Health & Fitness
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
March 25, 2016
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
The Zika virus currently sweeping through the Americas looks to have hitched a ride on a plane into Brazil in…
Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?
March 24, 2016
Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?
Sugar is everywhere, and can sometimes be found where least expected. With so many forms of sugar out there, it's…
Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer
March 22, 2016
Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer
Researchers have been trying to design a male contraceptive pill for years.
Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad
March 22, 2016
Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad
Holidays abroad are a great opportunity for sampling local specialties and exotic cuisine. With Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning restaurants all…
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study
March 22, 2016
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study
Sufferers of Alzheimer's disease may not have "lost" their memories, but could simply have difficulty accessing them, researchers said as…
Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success
March 19, 2016
Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success
When embarking on a diet, the focus is usually on healthy eating and exercise. Learning to manage emotions is rarely…
Cocaine use may increase risk of stroke for young people
March 19, 2016
Cocaine use may increase risk of stroke for young people
Adults, even in their 30s and 40s, may raise their risk of stroke by six-fold every time they use cocaine,…
Listening to yourself chew could help you eat less
March 19, 2016
Listening to yourself chew could help you eat less
US researchers have found that hearing the noise of food while you're eating can significantly affect how much you eat. Dubbed…
Blueberries could help combat Alzheimer’s
March 16, 2016
Blueberries could help combat Alzheimer’s
As a superfood already prized for its antioxidant properties, new American research has now highlighted the benefits of blueberries on…
Genetically high cholesterol may be more common than thought
March 16, 2016
Genetically high cholesterol may be more common than thought
People who are born with genetically high cholesterol may be about twice as common in the United States as previously…