You already know that chocolate has a reputation as a potent aphrodisiac, thanks in part to its high caffeine and antioxidant content and melt-in-your-mouth texture. No wonder chocolate in all forms is tempting you in store windows and on your social feed right now, as Valentine’s Day is about to arrive. But chocolate isn’t the …

At least once every flu season, we hear a chilling story about someone who has experienced an abnormal or dangerous psychiatric event after taking the prescription antiviral flu medication Tamiflu. The latest accounts? That Tamiflu can cause suicide or suicidal thoughts. Tamiflu, known generically as oseltamivir, can be taken by anyone who has the flu. …

A DEADLY outbreak has sparked a warning to tourists after a dangerous infection known as Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) spread to hundreds of people in India leaving 19 dead, a watchdog has warned. The virus, which is in the same family as yellow fever and dengue fever, is believed to be spreading from an outbreak …

And CRISPR technology has the future potential to treat patients who have a strong family history of the disease. I’m proud to be the bringer of glad tidings on behalf of Cancer Research UK and spread the word about the latest advances in prevention as part of their Good News Campaign. Over the next three …

We’ve all been there: after a long day of work, we get in bed exhausted. However, despite our desire to fall asleep, we simply can’t. Insomnia has its claws in us. We stare at the ceiling. Suddenly, it’s time to get up for the day. Between demands at work and home, it’s hard to get …