People who smoke potent skunk are more at risk of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia than those who simply use cannabis, scientists suspect.
According to new research, regular users double their risk of psychosis but heavy skunk users increase theirs seven-fold.
UK experts have a hunch it is down skunk’s composition – it contains more of [...]
By Jane DreaperHealth correspondent, BBC News
The French first lady says it is "unfair" that women and children in the developing world often miss out on treatment for HIV.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy spoke about her work as an Aids ambassador for The Global Fund to mark World Aids Day.
She wants to raise awareness about the plight of [...]
A woman’s genes are much more likely than lifestyle factors such as stress or diet to cause greying hair, a study suggests.
Unilever scientists studied more than 200 identical and non-identical Danish twin sisters aged between 59 and 81.
The scientists found little difference between the greyness of the identical twins – who share the same [...]
By Nick TriggleHealth reporter, BBC News
The NHS in England must get better at diagnosing cancers at an earlier stage if it is to continue to improve survival rates, the cancer tsar says.
Prof Mike Richards wants more focus on one-year survival rates, an indication cancer is spotted at a treatable stage.
His report found huge disparity, [...]
The International Court of Justice is set to begin hearings deliberating on the legality of Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia.
It is the first time the UN’s highest court has examined if a secession complies with international law.
Although 63 countries have recognised Kosovo’s independence, Serbia – which requested the case – refuses to do [...]