SINGAPORE: Codeine cough syrup made up the majority of illegal health products seized by authorities in 2024, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Monday (Feb 3). Authoriti ...

But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

Aloe vera was officially listed as a purgative and skin protectant by the U . S . pharmacopoeia in 1820 and was clinically ...

Almost a third of adults have symptoms of constipation at any given time. That means that if you’re sharing a lift with two ...

These homemade laxatives can kick your toddler’s digestive system into gear without any unexpected side effects.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, explores how diet can help manage childhood constipation. "She's so constipated. I give her a laxative, and she eats fruit. What else can I do?" This familiar concern echoes ...

And while maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than your typical granulated sugar, per the Cleveland Clinic (meaning it won’t cause as much of a spike in your blood sugar), it’s still ...

If you regularly find yourself being, well, not regular, it’s crucial to remember that laxatives are not a long term solution. In a chat with HuffPost UK, Dr Karan Rajan (who you’ll no doubt ...

"Before the competition started, crews sprayed a layer of coke syrup around the track. "You put the syrup down on the floor and you let it sit for about 45 minutes to an hour," Kruse explained.

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...