Cannabidiol, or CBD, promises a variety of health benefits including reducing anxiety, however products often contain less CBD than is marketed, writes Joe Manock

Social media is addictive, and can be toxic, but is also an accessible platform for artists to share their work – writer Aisha Al-Janabi shares a few of her favourites

Kate Jackson discusses her student experience as an insomniac and details her tips on how to combat the stress of uni work

Why it’s unrealistic (and harmful) to pressure yourself in having the best time of your life when starting university

We know fewer students enjoy going out than ever before, yet Fresher’s Week is still dominated by club-nights and, according to our Lifestyle Editor, that needs to change

The FCO have told student to stick together this summer if they go abroad

Joe Carroll speaks to Cameron Dale, a recent participant of BBC Three’s Porn Laid Bare, a documentary showing the real side of pornography industry

The University of Manchester hosts the Sexuality Summer School: a five-day, city-wide, public conversation on gender, sexuality and culture open to all

Holly Ktorou explores the importance of discovering self-love and support in the city of Manchester.

Writer Victoria Evans compares the introduction of tobacco to Europe to the modern day tourist’s consumption of ayahuasca and the disregard for both of their traditional ceremonial significance

Oli Storey writes about his own experiences with mental health whilst at university, and the ways he has found to manage it

Reinforcing that periods are painful can be damaging as this can be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as endometriosis, which can cause a delayed diagnosis writes Aisha Al-Janabi

Writer Joe Manock shares his essential places to visit in Manchester to ensure you make the most out of your time here

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Grads had fun in a special venue

Victoria Evans highlights the positive activism of ‘Madlug’: a brand fighting to end the stigma many children in care experience

How well do younger women really know their vaginas? According to a new study, the answer is less well than they think

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