Some people have a gene that means they only need a few hours of sleep a night
Scientists have found a gene that allows people to thrive on just a few hours of sleep each night. Rather …
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Pollen count: Will hay fever symptoms be triggered today? Drinking this tea could help
The pollen corn across most of England and Northern Ireland has been forecast by the Met Office as moderate today. …
New doubled-up diseases: measles in Europe on the rise
The number of measles cases in Europe has increased considerably this year. The world health organization (WHO) counted in the …
Girl, three, is the ‘only person’ to suffer from a chromosome disorder
Girl, three, who is the ‘ONLY person in the world’ to suffer from a disorder that has left her unable …
How This Guy Got Sober and Packed on Serious Muscle
“I suffer from the disease of addiction,” says David Adesman, a 31-year-old creative director from Los Angeles, California. “I reached …
Science says single people feel more pain than those in a relationship
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain finds that passive social support from a romantic partner — meaning, …
Kids from disadvantaged neighborhoods more likely to be obese as adults
Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods are nearly one-third more likely to experience obesity as adults, according to new …
How often should you get your teeth cleaned?
If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself a pat …
Properties of cells that affect how tissue structures form
Researchers have found that changing the mechanical properties of individual cells disrupts their ability to remain stable, profoundly affecting their …
Women should’t fear that the Pill will make them FAT
Women should not worry that taking the contraceptive pill will make them FAT ‘because there is no evidence to support …
Meet the families who say we’re glorious proof you don’t need IVF
Remarkably, one in six couples who have fertility treatment at vast personal cost go on to conceive naturally. Now meet …
Even scientists have gender stereotypes … which can hamper the career of women researchers
However convinced we may be that science is not just for men, the concept of science remains much more strongly …
Poor HIV control ups risk for sudden cardiac death in heart failure
(HealthDay)—Persons living with HIV (PHIV) who are hospitalized with heart failure are at an increased risk for subsequent sudden cardiac …
Remodeling unhealthful gut microbiomes to fight disease
You are what you eat — right down to the microbiome living in your gut. Diet can affect which microbes …
My day on a plate: Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, actor, TV presenter and musician, shares her day on a plate. Natalie Bassingthwaighte.Credit:Janie Barrett 7am Hot water with …
‘The phrase that pays’: Schools push parents of ADHD children to switch diagnosis
One in five parents of children with ADHD have been urged by their school to seek a different diagnosis as …
'I learnt to swim last year, now I'm training to row the Atlantic solo at 61'
Strong Women is a series that celebrates diversity in the world of sport and fitness. Rather than presenting a singular …
This Woman Says Losing 76 Lbs. Helped Her Become a Better Mom
At nearly 200 lbs., California native Jennifer Riveira says she was unhappy, unhealthy and unable to be. “My marriage was …