Health

Teagan Appleby suffers hundreds of seizures every day thanks to a rare genetic disorder which trials have shown is relieved by taking THC - the compound in cannabis that causes users to become 'high.'

Researchers have identified compounds in the brew that inhibit tumour growth in a pilot study on mice.

But you would have to down ten cups a day to get the maximum effect, scientists claim.

Sleep expert Dave Gibson has revealed his top tips for a great night's rest after new research revealed disrupted sleep patterns are among the biggest irritations about travelling for business. A poll of 2,000 business globetrotters found more than one in five dislike being away from home, with missing out on family time and living out of a suitcase the primary reasons why. Disrupted sleep patterns which come with being away from home was also commonly cited. In fact, the...

The study showed that the non invasive treatments boosted memory by destroying rogue proteins in the brains of mice

The study shows that an extract found in avocado seeds dampens down inflammation - high levels of which are now known to be associated with most chronic illnesses

Researchers found that having great-grandparents or cousins with Alzheimer's disease is linked to a higher risk of the degenerative illness

Contact lenses in different weather can be quite challenging to adapt to. For instance, if you have allergies, you must avoid wearing contacts completely during flu season to prevent an infection from occurring. Due to your pre-existing allergies, you are already prone to red, itchy eyes and wearing lenses at this time can aggravate this situation. As a general rule, avoid wearing lenses if your eyes are red or itchy. During the winter: Wear sunglasses for UV protection and protect...

The 'Sniffphone' analyses gases in the mouth using a breathalyser that is added to the phone