In 1775, 250 years ago, William Withering, a physician practising in Birmingham, learnt of a folk remedy for dropsy involving the use of digitalis from purple foxgloves. He started to use it in his ...

Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England, is home to the Poison Garden, which contains around 100 deadly and toxic plants.

The heart drug digoxin could potentially be combined with existing cancer therapies to prevent the spread of tumors, an early ...

Successful test in breast cancer patients: the active agent digoxin, a cardiac medication, dissolves clusters of circulating breast cancer cells in the blood, thus reducing the risk of metastases ...

Planting foxgloves in your garden comes with specific warnings due to their toxicity and potential risks. Foxgloves are versatile and add a dramatic vertical element to cottage gardens ...

This immaculate 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, built less than 5 years ago, offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and practical living. Situated in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood, this ...

Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to "transform public services". They will be accessed on a new government smartphone app and could ...

Some plants hide deadly secrets. These toxic plants can cause severe illness or even death. Here are the top 10 most poisonous plants worldwide.

The global plant-based API market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected value of USD 30,084.8 million in ...