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Food addiction at university

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It was at university that things started to spiral out of control for this writer. Read on to find out how she combatted her food addiction.

Manchester is worst in Europe for self harm

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Manchester has the highest rates of self harm in Europe, a new study has found.

Red Bull causes health risks, says study

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Drinking a can of Red Bull a day can increase young people’s risk of heart attack, researchers have warned.

Student fitness: Avoiding the freshers’ fifteen!

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It is said that university piles fifteen pounds on the average fresher. True or not, these tips will have you feeling and looking your best.

Skin cancer on rise

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Rates of skin cancer are increasing among affluent young people, experts have warned.

Leaving uni linked to depression

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Recent graduates are much more likely to suffer from depression and anger than those who have been graduated for longer, research has suggested.

Ketamine use sparks drug policy concerns

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Ketamine has ‘come out of nowhere’ in the last decade to be an increasingly popular drug among young people, research has found.

Drink and drugs used as sex aids

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Young adults are drinking and taking drugs to get better sex, it has been found.

Graduates may be better off unemployed

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Graduates who take low-level jobs after university as a ‘stop gap’ may be damaging their career prospects, a study has found.

Lads' mags cause body image obsession

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Lads' mags could be bad for your health, a study has found.