POPULAR herb St John's Wort is being tested as an aid to help people give up smoking, it was revealed today.

Researchers believe the herb may combat the depression many smokers experience when they try to quit.

News of the trials was revealed at the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Glasgow - and was one of several breakthroughs:

Algae found on the south coast of England could prove to be a powerful weapon in the war against cancer.

The humble pond snail may pave the way to healthier ageing in humans. Researchers have found that the pond snail can be used to study age-related changes in the nervous system.

Infectious bugs could be defeated by giving them a caffeine rush.

　　From Healthy.net