Cannabis ‘could cut tumour growth’
NEW research reveals the drug’s main psychoactive ingredient – tetrahydrocannabino (THC) – could be responsible for its success in shrinking tumours.
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German database study suggests diabetes drug cuts Alzheimer’s risk
A large German study is the latest clinical trial to suggest that a cheap generic treatment for diabetes can stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, although conclusive proof from a more formal trial could be about five years away.
I know what it’s like to live with Crohn’s disease
A photograph of Bethany Townsend wearing a bikini with her colostomy bags on display has become a turning point for those with Crohn’s disease, says a fellow sufferer.
Eye tests could detect early Alzheimer’s
Regular eye tests could in future be used to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer’s, new research suggests.
Head of NHS England announces a radical new patient care plan in move to save money
As part of a move to save money as well as keep the elderly, disabled children, the mentally ill and those with learning difficulties out of hospital, NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens wants to see vulnerable patients control their own budgets to spend on carers, physiotherapists and psychotherapy sessions.
Key to surviving bowel cancer could be vitamin D
Patients with bowel cancer with high levels of vitamin D in their body are more likely to survive the disease, Scottish research suggests.
Could sniffing flatulence be GOOD for you? Potent gas can help prevent cancer, strokes an heart attacks, claim scientists
The smell of flatulence has secret health benefits – and could help stave off cancer, strokes, heart attacks and dementia, scientists have revealed.
Assisted dying: Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey backs bill
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey says he will support legislation that would make it legal for terminally ill people in England and Wales to receive help to end their lives.
Sex addiction ‘looks the same’ as drug addiction
Pornography triggers brain activity in sex addicts similar to the effect drugs have on the brains of drug addicts, researchers said on Friday – but that doesn’t necessarily mean porn is addictive.
Hospital to be investigated over deaths of 100 patients who were injected with morphine
The Government today launched a Hillsborough-style inquiry to investigate up to 100 suspicious deaths at a hospital.