Have scientists finally found a hangover cure? 15p pill containing L-cysteine can alleviate the dreaded nausea, headaches and anxiety, scientists claim

The pill tested by academics contains an amino acid called L-cysteineResearchers tested the tablet on a group of men who drank for three hoursMen reported fewer hangover symptoms than those…

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Parents of baby girl suffering with horrendous seizures so painful doctors wanted to put her in a coma say CANNABIS is saving her life

Baby Luella suffers from a very rare type of epilepsy called West syndromeThe 10-month-old has hundreds of seizures a day, impacting her development Doctors were wanting to remove half her brain…

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Honey ‘beats antibiotics’ for curing coughs or colds: New research shows it is more effective than medication

Oxford University experts said patients should have honey instead of antibiotics'Nectar of the Gods' is filled with anti-microbial compounds put there by beesThe study found it reduced the frequency of…

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Marijuana sales in Illinois have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, raking in more than $200 million since March

Since recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois on January 1, sales have surpassed $300 millionAt least $200 million has been made since the coronavirus pandemic began in March and $61…

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Eating less, exercising more, and quitting alcohol and cigarettes could slash dementia rates by up to 40%, major study finds

Team of 28 world-leading dementia experts conducted the review for the LancetPoor blood circulation is hugely influenced by diet, exercise and drinking habitsEducation also now known to have a protective…

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Not brushing your teeth increases chance of developing mouth and stomach cancer, 20 year study finds

Gum disease sufferers have higher risk of stomach and mouth cancer, study saysOral hygiene research in Boston surveyed people over a period of 20 years Gum disease was linked to a…

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Blood test can detect five types of cancer FOUR YEARS before symptoms appear — including tumours in the lungs and liver

PanSeer test can detect stomach, oesophagus, bowel, lung and liver cancerTheir findings could help identify those at high risk of developing the disease Analysed plasma samples from 605 people who didn't…

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Putting exercise bikes in offices and getting employees to use them for just nine minutes twice a week could slash their risk of heart disease, study claims

The short workout is so easy people can do it in their work clothes, scientists saidJust two eight-minute sessions per week boosted cardiovascular fitness by 10% People who took part said…

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HPV could cause prostate cancer: Scientists find firm link between the disease and sexually transmitted virus for the first time

Findings suggest the HPV vaccine might help lower the risk of prostate cancerResearchers based in Australia compiled all the results from 26 previous studiesHPV already causes certain cancers in men,…

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New Zealand is set to legalise cannabis after most Kiwis indicated that they would vote ‘Yes’ in referendum

A referendum will be being held on whether to legalise cannabis in New ZealandThe vote will coincide with the national election on September 19New polling from supporters indicates the poll…

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