Constipation is a frustrating and at times painful experience but this simple trick could help you go to the toilet ...

An NHS doctor has recommended a simple 6p sweet for those struggling with constipation and any accompanying bloating.

But not just any laxative - a reusable laxative ... ingredient in Pepto-Bismol - it probably tastes less like bubble gum in its elemental form, though. Make-up seems to be a running theme with ...

This usually contains a common artificial sweetener like sorbitol, which works as an osmotic laxative. It draws water into the large intestine and increases gut motility." Sugar-free gum can be ...