McCann Health and Truce Films have collaborated to come up with their third instalment for Metamucil with client Proctor & Gamble. Tapping into the current political climate, and the last ten years of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 84-year-old male who has recently found relief from lifelong strain in bowel movements by using stool softeners. I would like to know if they’re habit-forming if taken once a ...

Digestive discomfort affects us all from time to time, but it’s something few people like to talk about. On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated, sluggish, gassy and ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 84-year-old man who has recently found relief from lifelong strain in bowel movements by using stool ...

A healthy gut is key to overall wellness, and Metamucil can provide a range of benefits for gut health. From promoting regularity to boosting immune function, here are four ways Metamucil can help ...

You're doing the right thing by eating fiber. However, sometimes it doesn't help to add bulk if there's already a lot of dry, hard stool that's blocking things. That's where laxatives come in (and ...

Is it safe to take stool softeners to treat pregnancy constipation? Stool softeners are generally considered safe during pregnancy. Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel ...

You can’t watch television without seeing commercials marketing products that relieve constipation. Many of these products are bulk-forming laxatives. If you’re thinking about using one to ease ...

Dear Doctor K: There are so many laxatives on the market. Which one should I take for my constipation? Dear Reader: Anyone suffering from constipation should start by boosting fiber and fluid intake.