Satisfying your sugar cravings makes life much sweeter. Candy, in particular, is a hard-to-beat sweet treat. But while most commercial candies contain sugar, many people with diabetes or who are ...

A Buc-ee's customer issued a warning to other fans of the travel stop after a bag of chocolate-covered peanuts caused an unexpected call from nature. Texas woman Kimberly Claborn visited Buc-ee's for ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say laxatives can be helpful for constipation, but regular use of them is not recommended. Westend61/Getty Images Researchers say regular use of laxatives may increase a ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Magnesium citrate helps relieve occasional constipation by increasing water in the ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Dates help relieve constipation because they have both soluble and insoluble fiber.Sorbitol in dates draws water into the colon, which helps ...

USA TODAY Reporter Greta Cross gave the new Zero Sugar Oreos a taste test. Here what she thought - and what taste-testers are ...

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.