Health

Researchers found binge eating when drunk is involuntary

The natural compound found in garlic - allyl sulfide - improves the health of bacteria in the stomach and also improve cognitive health in the elderly

The average Brit will spend more than £65,000 over their lifetime – looking after their basic health, it has emerged A poll of 2,000 adults found we spend an average of £1,091.26 each year on gym memberships, vitamins and supplements, prescriptions, exercise classes and healthy foods. And over the course of a 60.3 year average adult lifespan, that adds up to a staggering £65,802.98. The research also revealed the average Brit spends an average of £113.46 each year on gym...

A dog's ability to use their smell receptors which are 10,000 time more accurate than humans' can be used to detect malignant lung cancer in patients.

Teagan Appleby suffers hundreds of seizures every day thanks to a rare genetic disorder which trials have shown is relieved by taking cannabis.

The natural compound capsaicin that give the fruit its fiery kick could be used for treating lung cancer patients

Mark Fawcett, an e-cigarette expert, has warned users of e-cigarettes that a legal loophole could mean some “short fills” are harmful. Fawcett, who is the manager of GoSmokeFree.co.uk, has stated that a clause in the Tobacco Products Directive 2016 (TPD) restricting e-liquids containing nicotine to bottles of under 10mL is being deliberately avoided by people who make their own flavoured e-liquids. Short fills, which are widely known as “shake and vape”, allow e-cigarette users to add a 10mL nicotine shot...

Cystic Fibrosis is an incurable and degenerative disease with a very unpredictable life-expectancy. However, people with Cystic Fibrosis are now living for longer because of advancements in treatment, largely made possible thanks to awareness and fund-raising work from some very special volunteers. The Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund’s third annual reception was held last week, at the Virgin Money Lounge in London. The evening was dedicated to raising awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and the Fund’s Family Revitalise programme which provides respite...

The idea grey matter returns to normal immediately after stopping hitting the bottle is a myth