Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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E-cigarette row hits Euro-conference
European experts weighed into the controversy about electronic cigarettes over the weekend, calling for caution. Read more
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Experts slam e-cigarette restriction proposals
Proposals for worldwide restrictions on e-cigarettes are based on a misleading analysis, British experts said today. Read more
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Diabetes risk for vulnerable coffee drinkers
Intake of coffee appears to be linked to growing risk of young adults with high blood pressure developing diabetes, new research has found. Read more
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Restrict e-cigarettes, summit to be told
E-cigarettes should face similar restrictions to other tobacco products even if they show "promise" in some ways, according to World Health Organisation experts. Read more
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Drinking before pregnancy may affect children
A woman’s drinking behaviour before pregnancy is linked to behaviour problems in their toddlers, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Doctors warn of party dangers and mushroom possibilities
So-called magic mushrooms really do induce a sensation of dreaming, according to a new scientific study. Read more
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Lifestyle plea to beat pancreas cancer
Many people could avoid one of the UK’s deadliest cancers by lifestyle changes, researchers say today. Read more
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New gene link to schizophrenia and cannabis
Scientists have found a link between genes that increase the risk of schizophrenia and the likelihood of using cannabis. Read more
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World Cup may be alcohol contest
The alcohol industry will be the real winner of the 2014 World Cup, it was claimed today. Read more
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E-cigarettes may aid quitting
Electronic cigarettes dramatically boost a smokers’ chance of successfully quitting, say researchers today. Read more