The world’s first clinical trial designed to explore using a hallucinogen from magic mushrooms to treat people with depression has stalled because of British and European rules on the use of illegal drugs in research.

BOYS are more likely than girls to consider themselves good-looking and their overall confidence levels are higher, according to the most recent research on mental well-being of 11 to 15-year-olds.

Top British scientists visiting Vietnam today said the country was making great strides to prepare for a potential flu pandemic, but more anti-viral drugs were needed along with more time.