Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While ...

Constipation can make life miserable. That heavy, bloated feeling, the discomfort, and the frustration of sitting on the toilet for what feels like forever, most of us have been there. While ...

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 ...