Health & Social Affairs

By HANNAH UTTLEY Coca-Cola is said to be close to a deal that could see it infuse cans of soft drink with cannabis. The US giant is said to be in ‘serious’ discussions with a cannabis producer as it looks to … Continued

By PAT HAGAN Scientists have discovered that a lifetime of daily coffees may shrink a part of the brain that controls sleep patterns For many of us, a cup of strong coffee is just the thing to jolt us into action … Continued

By NATALIE RAHHAL California stores must now warn that coffee contains a carcinogen, but research shows a weak link between the two and suggests that coffee has more benefits than risks for health A California judge ruled yesterday that coffee sellers will have … Continued

‘Most people could probably eat a little less sugar, a little less often, but you don’t have to quit it for good to be healthy’ / Getty/iStock Quitting sugar is unlikely to improve your health any more than cutting down on … Continued

By JALEESA BAULKMAN Social media use does not decrease face-to-face social interactions, according to a new study Facebook does not decrease the amount of time people spend with each other, a new study claims. Researchers found that social media use was not … Continued

Social media posts have claimed a Harvard study blamed Peppa Pig for autism WASHINGTON — There is no Harvard study that says a British children’s television cartoon causes autism, despite what a social media post claims. In fact, there’s at … Continued

By VICTORIA ALLEN SCIENCE Researchers at UCL have found those who smoke once a day expose themselves to fully half the risk of heart disease and stroke seen in people who smoke 20 cigarettes ust one cigarette a day is enough … Continued