Well: Ask Well: The Laxative Effect of Prunes

Both prunes and prune juice have a laxative effect that is not entirely understood, but may be caused by the presence of sugar alcohol called sorbitol.











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VIDEO: Harry, 4, steals show on donor discussion

Four year old Harry received a liver transplant just two days before his first birthday. He now needs a new liver and is hoping to find a donor.

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Operation cancelled over strike threat

Disruption to patients despite the junior doctors' strike being called off

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VIDEO: The vest that lets you feel words

How a vibrating vest could change the way deaf people understand speech

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VIDEO: Junior doctors' row in 70 seconds

A 24-hour strike by junior doctors is called off following a breakthrough in talks. But what exactly is this row about?

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How does your brain cope with Tinder?

How does your brain cope with Tinder?

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'Down to the bone' model's health alert

A model who was asked to slim "down to the bone" will hand in a petition to Downing Street calling for better healthcare in the modelling industry.

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