Lifestyle

UK Government Home Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed that doctors in Wales, England and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis from November 1. Cannabis has been upgraded by the UK Government to a Schedule 2, allowing doctors on the specialist register of the General Medicine Council to prescribe it. Javid said via a statement: “I have been clear that my intention was always to ensure that patients have access to the most appropriate course of medical treatment.” “I stressed the importance...

Takeaways have been warned not to serve a morbidly obese man after doctors warned he was eating himself to death.

Flavourings in e-cigarettes harm the lungs by triggering inflammation, scientists have warned.

The highly controversial industry of PPI mis-selling is coming to an end, as the deadline for making PPI claims draws near. From 29th August 2019, any claims regarding mis sold PPI will no longer be permitted, meaning that anyone who purchased PPI before this date will not be able to make a claim which could be worth several thousand pounds. Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) emerged several years and was a typical add-on for mortgage brokers to help you cover any...

The phenomenon is when teens are blackmailed after intimate webcam shots and is largest amongst boys.

The 13-year-old girl, who has alopecia totalis - a total lack of scalp hair - as well as eczema, experienced "significant" hair regrowth while being treated with dupilumab

Researchers found young people in England aren't just drinking less alcohol, more of them are never taking up drinking at all

The first study of its kind discovered that high levels of fine particulate matter and to a lesser extent, ozone, may be key

A study found too much of the nutrient - found in oily fish, meat, dairy products and vegetables - weakens bones.