Having long been considered to have ‘no accepted medical use’, psychedelics are finally being recognised as being beneficial for treating a range of mental health disorders.
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New research highlights why male baldness should be taken seriously — and not only by those seeking to profit from it
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker says she “pounds breast milk” to stop herself feeling sick – but are there really any proven health benefits for adult consumption of human milk?
Religious leaders are vital links for health services looking to counter vaccine hesitancy.
The link between ejaculation and prostate cancer explained.
Social media has transformed how we connect and communicate online — affecting even how we get health information.
Smoking is the single greatest cause of ill health and death globally.
In one trial, atogepant was shown to reduce the number of migraine days a person had each month by 30%.
Dozens of people in Argentina are critically ill with ‘atypical’ pneumonia. But this is unlikely to be another pandemic looming.
World’s oldest living conjoined twins – Lori and George Schappell – have died aged 62.
The more ours joints are used, the stronger the bones and muscles surrounding them become.
When the public sees an institution is failing, they generally lose trust in it. Not so with the health service.
One study found 86% of young people had gone through a friendship breakup.
Gym equipment has multiple surfaces, nooks and crannies – all of which come into contact with many unwashed hands and sweaty bodies
Fran (Daisy Ridley) has a complex and creative inner world that she escapes into in order to feel real.
People are increasingly being asked to pay for services they could once access as part of the NHS for free.
Changes to the voice could signal ill health. An anatomist explains.
B virus is a biosafety category 4 virus. That is, the same level as Ebola and unknown new pathogens.
Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
Women’s increased participation in high-impact sports is often seen as cause for celebration – but this progress comes with costs to brain health
People with personality disorders more likely to have a bad trip on psychedelics.
‘HardestGeezer’s’ 16,000km feat highlights the remarkable capabilities of what the human body can endure
The review revealed women reported lower quality sleep compared to men – though men were more likely to stay awake later.
Rubbing your eyes might feel satisfying but it could introduce pathogens to the body. Here’s a summary of the most common eye infections.