Health

A Welsh grandmother has hailed the positive effect cannabis has had on her battle with the constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis.

Staff Reporter Dec 30, 2017

Water fasting has been gaining traction online s people pledge to lose weight quickly in the new year

Kashmira Gander Dec 28, 2017

New research shows that more women are using marijuana while pregnant to treat symptoms including morning sickness

Kashmira Gander Dec 27, 2017

Prostate orgasms are much more powerful and pleasurable than penile orgasms according to new research.

Kashmira Gander Dec 22, 2017

The new rub-on gel lowers the production of sperm and is being trialled next year. It's been referred to as a 'less-invasive' form of birth control.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 22, 2017

Part of the patient's shinbone was removed after road accident eight months ago, and has now been regrown in a radical new procedure by Israeli doctors.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 21, 2017

Research into online activities suggests human sex cycles driven by cultural not biological factors.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 21, 2017

A new study shows that more dogs are poisoned by chocolate during the festive period than any other time of the year

Kashmira Gander Dec 20, 2017

Facebook site for sharing breastmilk has increased hugely in numbers. Experts fear that without NHS supervision, it could lead to infections and viruses.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 20, 2017

Reindeer antlers are covered in velvet – a type of fuzzy, hairy skin – which has the ability to "almost perfectly" regenerate.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 19, 2017

During the pregnancy, doctors informed the mother that it was extremely unlikely the child would survive

Aristos Georgiou Dec 19, 2017

Health officials have said medical professionals must adopt an early warning system to prevent conditions like sepsis.

Kashmira Gander Dec 19, 2017

Deep brain stimulation could be used to treat certain neurological disorders, according to researchers.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 18, 2017

Being mindful of someone struggling with mental health is important at the best of times, but Christmas can bring its own extra layer of pressure. Here's what not to do.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 15, 2017

Essex police came under fire today for sharing what was seen as an 'offensive' and 'dangerous' campaign on domestic abuse where people stay in the relationships.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 15, 2017

Doctors found an 'unusually large' 77cm-long sex toy that a patient had 'lost control' of, because he was intoxicated, according to a BMJ Case Report.

William Watkinson Dec 14, 2017

UN body cites controversial drug as an effective treatment for epilepsy and says it has no addictive properties.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 14, 2017

In England, alcohol consumption - and wine drinking in particular - has increased significantly in recent decades. But is the growth in glass sizes responsible for this rise?

Aristos Georgiou Dec 13, 2017

Toxic pollutants are particularly harmful to developing brains because they can damage brain structure and neural networks, researchers say.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 13, 2017

Computer algorithms have the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists when diagnosing diseases, which could save lives in the long-term.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 12, 2017

'Man flu' is the much-debated phenomenon where a man suffering from cold, flu or other minor ailment is regarded as exaggerating his symptoms.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 11, 2017

The genetic mutation which causes the deadly disease has been corrected for the first time, scientists say.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 11, 2017

Donald Trump reportedly drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke a day - so what does that do to the body?

Kashmira Gander Dec 11, 2017

Clinical trial looks at effects of extreme weight loss programmes on reversing type 2 Diabetes. 86% of participants who lost 15kg or more were in remission after a year.

Claire Toureille Dec 06, 2017

Phosphates help kebab meat retain its flavour and moisture even after hours of cooking on a spit. However, some argue the additives could pose a health risk.

Dec 01, 2017

Good Morning Britain caused a stir after hosting a debate on whether PMS was real or not. Twitter users were not best pleased and shared their angry responses.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 01, 2017

Cardiovascular diseases are world's biggest killers, claiming a death toll of 17.7 million people every year.

Aristos Georgiou Nov 30, 2017

Kellogg's decision to axe Ricicles has been met with dismay by fans of the childhood breakfast cereal.

Neil Murphy Nov 30, 2017

Far more BAME children would access help if it was anonymous instead of approaching traditional places like the NHS. Why is this?

Ruchira Sharma Nov 28, 2017

The Egyptian beauty queen wants to share her story from flab-to-fit and "be a role model for little girls".

Kabita Maharana Nov 28, 2017