Laxatives are products that promote bowel movements, and are used to treat constipation (the passage of hard, dry stools). People who are constipated may find it difficult and even painful to have bowel movements. They may also feel bloated, sluggish,...

Laxatives (or purgatives) are foods, compounds, or drugs taken to induce bowel movements, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations. They...

In the early 1950s, I became the family doctor for an Asian couple who I shall call Mai and Patrick. Mai, a beautiful, middle-aged, fashionable woman, was born in Oakland, California. Prior to Mai's marriage to Patrick, she moved to Shanghai via an arranged...

NORCROSS, Ga.--As the benefits of fiber and regularity continue to influence health-conscious Americans, the laxative category will remain a growing, profitable one for many retailers. Laxatives, which are among the oldest and most widely used medicines, have always been steady sellers. Until...

A terminal at Los Angeles International Airport was partially evacuated Thursday when an item found in luggage triggered a security alert. The object turned out to be a sprinkler pipe.The item, in a checked bag, prompted the closure of a departure area, ticket counter and...

Two workers who provide wheelchair assistance at Los Angeles International Airport filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation, claiming their employer hasn't provided proper training and well-maintained wheelchairs.The complaint filed Thursday alleges Aero Port Services has failed to train some of its 350...