DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, age 66, and often have hard stools and/or constipation. I have been a runner for over 40 years. I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults ...

Livonia, Mich.-based Rugby Laboratories is recalling its Diocto liquid and Diocto syrup stool softener products over a risk of bacterial contamination. The products, manufactured by PharmaTech, may ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

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 ...

Constipation is common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the growing fetus. While these changes are impossible to prevent, you can take measures to reduce constipation. Stay hydrated, ...

Rugby Laboratories announced a voluntary recall of all lots of Diocto Liquid and Diocto Syrup (docusate sodium solutions) due to a risk of contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. Rugby Laboratories ...