2 October 2018
For some they are lifesavers, for others ineffective and even addictive. Our special report looks at why even experts disagree on antidepressants, and what the real truth is
28 August 2018
When we're under general anaesthesia, we are still internally conscious and we even have dreams, but we don't remember them because anaesthesia gives us amnesia
22 June 2018
The UK government is reviewing medicinal cannabis after two boys with severe epilepsy were withheld cannabis oil treatments. Here's everything you need to know
2 May 2018
Thanks to one man's researches, cannabis was drug of choice for ailments from migraine to epilepsy – until an unexpected twist led to its downfall
18 April 2018
Millions of healthy people have been recast as “sick” under new blood pressure rules, which could trigger unnecessary anxiety and medication use
14 March 2018
Boosting IQ is a hot topic in self-improvement. But a riveting new read leaves some big questions hanging
5 October 2017
People have been found to experience stronger side effects when a treatment looks more expensive, according to a study of the nocebo effect
31 August 2017
Mind-bending street drugs are increasingly being hailed as potent antidepressants. Will they live up to the claims, ask Colin Hendrie and Alisdair Pickles
18 August 2017
Doing science with psychedelics has unique challenges, but the rewards could be mind-blowing. New Scientist looks at the state of play as things begin to ramp up
18 August 2017
Many people who take statins ditch them due to painful side effects. But genetic testing can help choose the right drug, minimising this risk
