A pharmacist has warned that taking painkillers after drinking can be dangerous, as millions suffer with hangovers on Monday ...

Today marks two decades since the twisted and sadistic killing of a vulnerable man which sent shockwaves across Cornwall.

YouGov data shows 66 of Scots fear emergency contraception is difficult to access after 10pm, as doctors call for the morning-after pill to be ...

That’s the findings of a major observational study of more than 120,000 siblings that found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and the risk of ADHD or autism. Published on Tuesday in the ...

For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

Many people use drugs including paracetamol on a regular basis to treat headaches. But only part of each drug is taken into the bloodstream, while the rest is released into the wastewater through our ...

Why did East Asia’s economy grow so rapidly in recent decades and Africa’s so slowly? How might Africa replicate East Asia’s success? A vast literature addresses these questions, but new books keep ...

Recent public debates have led to heightened concerns about the potential impact of paracetamol use during pregnancy on child neurodevelopment. Prior studies have shown mixed results in terms of a ...