Skunk 'is riskier than cannabis'

Food hormone link to Alzheimer's
High levels of a hormone that controls appetite are linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.

Child cancer heart checks urged
Children who battle and survive cancer are at increased risk of heart problems and must be closely screened, say experts.

Exercise 'risk' for middle aged
Middle-aged men and women may be risking arthritis if they overdo their exercise regime, US research suggests.

Bottling-up anger 'bad for heart'
Men who do not openly express their anger if unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, researchers say.

Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'
Regularly drinking alcohol dramatically cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men, a major study suggests.