Health & Beauty

People in Devon are being reassured there are extensive measures in place to keep them safe when attending hospital, as doctors urge patients to make sure they take up appointments.

Many services were suspended to free up beds and staff for COVID-19 patients, but as the number of cases falls across Devon and nationwide, hospitals in the county are increasing the number of urgent and...

Everyone knows just how hard the day is when you have not slept well. The small tasks and problem balloon into unsolvable challenges and your emotions run wild. If you’re lucky, this can happen very occasionally, but for some people, no matter how tired, sleep eludes them. It can be frustrating to be so tired, but unable to sleep. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do...

The hemp or marijuana plant belonging to the Cannabis sativa family contains over a hundred chemical compounds. Out of these, two of them are quite active - they are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the one that makes you feel intoxicated and gives you a high upon consumption. It contains psychoactive properties, which is why it is banned in most of the countries....

In today's image-driven, health-obsessed society, where everyone is trying to become the perfect person, it's easy to think that there's something wrong with your body.

If you just have to get it fixed, either for your health or mental wellbeing, then surgery is often the best answer.

However, with NHS waiting times for non-urgent, consultant-led treatments as long as 18...