If You Like to Sleep in, We Have Some Bad News For You...
A new study shows that there's a link between sleeping too much and getting dementia (or even dying early). Read all about it here.
This Test Explores the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Spices
Spices are renowned for their beneficial health properties, however this experiment looks at them in a whole night light. Take a look.
Scientists Create a Human Heart in a Lab
After a new breakthrough in the United States, it looks like scientists will be able to grow synthetic hearts in the coming years. Take a look.
Science Shows That Touching is Vital For Your Well-Being
Touching is vital for human development in children, and it's also vital for the strength of familial and romantic relationships. Learn more here.
Learn How Strong Muscles Can Extend Your Life Expectancy
According to a recent study, people with more muscle strength tend to live longer lives. Read all about it here.
Discover the Link Between Temperature & Blood Pressure
A recent UCL study has found a link between low indoor temperatures and hypertension. Read all about it here.
Marijuana Might Not Be As Harmless As Previously Thought..
Marijuana is being pushed as a harmless recreational drug around the world, but it might not be as harmless as previously thought thanks to this study.
This Off-limits Island Didn't Exist Just 55 Years Ago
Surtsey is an island that was formed off the coast of Iceland after a three-year-long underwater volcanic eruption. Find out why this island is off limits.
Red Meat Allergens Can Increase Heart Disease Risk
Red meat has long been linked to heart disease, but a new study marks the first time that the allergens it contains can increase the risk of contracting it.
Can You Really Get Food Poisoning From a Humble Tea Towel?
If you've seen some alarmist reporting regarding tea towels and food poisoning recently, there's no need to worry. Here's more information on the study.
Researchers Have Managed to Actually Reverse Dementia...
Dementia doesn't yet have a cure, but the world is a step closer to having one after researchers managed to reverse the illness in mice. Read on to learn more.
Forget Apples! It's an Egg a Day That Keeps the Doc Away!
According to new research, it could actually be an egg a day that keeps the doctor away.Find out more here!
These Bacteria Can Turn Toxic Metal Compounds Into Gold
Scientists have discovered the process that a bacteria uses to change toxic metals into gold nanoparticles. Discover the amazing findings here.
This Joke Starts With a Bible Study Group Discussing Death
A Bible study group is discussing the possibility of imminent death. Everyone gives predictable answers, except for one man in the group that is...
Did This Woman Augment Her Memory Using Surgery?
A new study has opened the door to the possibility of creating memory-enhancing prostheses and implants following successful clinical trials. Read on for more.
WARNING! Eating Out May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
New scientific research seems to suggest that people who eat out a lot could have very high levels of harmful phthalates in their bodies. Learn more here...
It Looks Like Men Might Soon Get Their Own Birth Control
Despite research being conducted for the past 40 or 50 years, no definitive contraception for men in pill form has emerged. Until now that is...
The Full Story of Amelia Earhart and the Nikumaroro Bones
What happened to Amelia Earhart has always remained a mystery, however a new study has now almost certainly established exactly what did.
Scientists Have Found a 1.5-Million-Strong Penguin Colony
It's not a regular occurrence for a 1.5-million strong penguin colony to be discovered, but that's exactly what happened in Antarctica...
Here's Why You Should Hold Your Partner's Hands More Often
A recent study has revealed that holding hands with a loved one could help ease pain. Find out more here!
Study Shows: Calling Your Parents is Making Them Healthier
If you don't call your elderly parents on a regular basis it could be having a negative opinion on their health. find out why here!
Scientists Have Just Reversed Alzheimer's in Mice. Wow.
The future treatment of Alzheimer's disease looks promising thanks to this new study.
Battle of the Sexes: How Our Brains React Differently
A new study claims to have discovered why women are typically more emotionally sensitive than men. Read all about it here.
This Killer Whale Has Been Taught to Mimic Human Sounds
For the first time ever, a killler whale has been proven to have the ability to recall and repeat human sounds. Find out more about the amazing Wikie!
If You're Middle-Aged and Mainly Sedentary, Read This
If you lead a largely sedentary lifestyle and are middle-aged, you should know that exercise can reverse any damage to your heart. Find out more here.
Women Have Better Memory Than Men, Says New Study.
It's now official - women have better memories than men. In a recent study, women aged 45-55 years performed better in memory tests...
If You're Lonely, Your Risk of Diabetes Could Increase!
A recent study has discovered a surprising relationship between loneliness and the development of type 2 diabetes. Find out more here.
WARNING: Birth Control increases Risk of Breast Cancer?!
Some new research has added to the increasing pile of evidence that taking hormonal contraceptives increases your chances of developing breast cancer.
Get a Dog Now - It Might Actually Improve Your Longevity!
It has long been known that dog ownership can help with loneliness and boost social interaction, but a correlation now been found with good heart health...
This New Treatment Looks Set to End Annoying Eye Floaters
Eye floaters aren't a problem for some people, but for others, they can get pretty annoying. Read on to find out about a new treatment to get rid of them.
Scientists Ask: Does a Limit to a Human Lifespan Exist?
Scientists are currently locked in a debate as to whether there is a biological limit to how long humans can live. Read more about this fascinating subject.
These Monkeys Have Learned to Hold Tourists to Ransom!
The long-tailed macaques at an Indonesian temple have learnt that stealing from humans will result in a nice snack.
Scientists Found a Way to Reverse Age-Related Blindness!
Scientists may have found a new cure for age-related blindness.
WARNING: Painkillers May Increase the Risk Of Heart Attack
New research has revealed that certain painkillers could increase the risk of having a heart attack.
This is How to Activate Your Brain's Ability to Learn
A recent study has shown that overlearning might improve performance in a particular task by altering the chemicals in the brain that "lock" in training.
Just One Hour of Running Could Add 7 Hours to Your Life
Want to live a long life? According to a new study, runners tend to live about three years longer. Discover more.
Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Dementia?
It is often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep that the young. However, this is not the case. Read on to find out more.
Study: Drinking Wine Engages Your Brain More Than Math
Dr. Gordon Shepherd, who has spent years studying how the brain, reveals that drinking wine engages more of this organ than any "other human behavior".
The Results Are Out! Doing Good Does Benefit Your Health!
The results are in! Science has finally proven that there are health benefits associated with carrying out a good deed. Here are seven of them!
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Linked with Cardiac Arrest - Study
It has long been thought that common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can contributed to cardiac arrest, but now that link has been put beyond doubt.
WARNING TO MEN: Here's Another Reason to Cut out Red Meat
It's becoming an increasingly well-known fact that high red meat consumption is bad for our health, and this new study only adds to that knowledge.
Eating Cheese Every Day Helps Your Heart, Says New Study
Good news for you cheese lovers out there. A new study has found that a single ounce of Grana Padano cheese per day can help reduce blood pressure. Read on!
Heartburn & Indigestion Meds Shown To Increase Stroke Risk
An observational study concluded that very common over-the-counter heartburn and indigestion medications could increase people's susceptibility to strokes.
Sniffing Rosemary Can Help Improve Your Memory
For hundreds of years, Rosemary has been thought to improve memory. A study carried out by researchers from Northumbria University has shown that it does.
A Few Things You Need to Know About Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer and associated cancers can be quite hard to spot, because symptoms aren't immediately obvious. This guide will tell you what you need to know.
AMAZING: You Can Drink Wine For Weight Loss Purposes
According to recent studies, wine has the ability to help people lose weight. Read on to learn about this fascinating new information.
Consigning Diabetes to History? The Artificial Pancreas
This amazing new clinical trial has resulted in the successful test of an artificial pancreas. Could this be the road to defeating diabetes once and for all?
Is it True? Can Alzheimer's Really Be Caused By a Fungus?
Dementia is a debilitating neurological disorder. A recent study has found that it may actually be caused by something completely unexpected...
Regular Exercise Boosts My Odds Of Remaining Cancer-Free...
Being diagnosed with cancer is never a pleasant thing - for anyone. However, for these 7 cancer types, the risk can be reduced simply by exercising.
An Incredible Breakthrough In Cancer Treatment!
A groundbreaking study claims that a new treatment can destroy cancer cells in patients with certain types of blood cancer.
Fascinating: Should We Bring Back People From the Dead?
A new and very radical procedure involves replacing all the patient's blood with a cold salt water mixture can bring people back hours after they have died...
You Won't Believe How a Walk in Nature Affects Our Brain
I was absolutely shocked to discover just how beneficial a walk in nature is for the brain. And upon reading #2 and #4, I couldn't wait to put my walking boots on and hit the park.
Is Red Wine Really Healthy? Busting the Myth
Red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, but what you may not know is that resveratrol may not really be working at all.
5 Fascinating Health Studies You May Have Missed!
Five medical studies that you may have missed, but may interest you...