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For centuries, historians and scientists mostly agreed that when early human groups sought food, men hunted and women gathered. However, a 9,000-year-old female hunter burial in the Andes Mountains of South America reveals that gender…

A study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that there was a serious surge in online search queries for 'insomnia' during the lockdowns. Results show there was an increase of 58% compared with the same period from the…

Growing a wide range of plants and flowers looks beautiful and is very rewarding. But did you know that some common garden plants are poisonous? That means you should take extra care around them. It’s worth knowing which plants in your…

Despite the maximum need for hygiene, a kitchen can quickly become the dirtiest room in the house. Everyone wants their kitchen to smell fresh with no nasty whiffs, but one of the biggest causes of unpleasant aromas is your kitchen bin.…

A chemical analysis of the bones of ancient Nubians shows that they were regularly consuming tetracycline, most likely in their beer. The finding is the strongest evidence yet that the art of making antibiotics, which officially dates to…

Older adults who join group exercise classes experience decreased loneliness and social isolation, a new Cedars-Sinai study, published in the ‘American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry’. Loneliness is connected to higher rates of depression,…

The ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. Built in a remote Andean setting atop a narrow ridge high above a precipitous river canyon, the site is renowned for its…

People spend a lot of money on beauty products and cosmetic surgery to improve their looks, yet it is possible that doing good could help to draw inner beauty to the surface, says research from Indiana University. Along with an increase in…

Since first appearing in late 2019, the novel virus, COVID-19, has had a range of impacts on those it infects. There are several factors that influence your susceptibility to having a severe reaction, like age and other medical conditions.…

People who report work-related stress are more likely to be hospitalised for peripheral artery disease compared to those who don’t have work-related stress, says research published in the ‘Journal of the American Heart Association’, an open…

Whether it is in your home or office, palm house plants add beauty and several health benefits. Aside from cleaning the air, palm plants can make more oxygen available in the room. Palms are slow-growing, particularly as potted plants. It…

If you want to be healthy and lean, having a breakfast is a must. Breakfast skippers tend to weigh more and consume too many sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks. Research has shown that those who skip breakfast tend to eat 45% fewer…

For decades, scholars have assumed that the reason humans are so commonly afflicted with back problems is because we walk on two legs. A new study, published in the journal ‘Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health’, is the first to show a…

Earth turned faster at the end of the time of the dinosaurs than it does today, rotating 372 times a year, compared to the current 365, according to a new study of fossil mollusk shells from the late Cretaceous. This means a day lasted 23…

People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release those compounds into non-smoking environments - exposing people nearby to cigarettes' adverse effects, a study from the Yale…

The El Algar society thrived in complex hilltop settlements across the Iberian Peninsula from 2200-1550 cal BCE, says a report in the journal PLOS ONE Researchers decided to find out what they ate and conducted carbon and nitrogen isotope…

Older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn't have to be strenuous to be effective, says research by the American Heart Association. Say the researchers, finding a way to physically…

In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey have found that social isolation could be linked to increased inflammation in the body. Inflammation can eventually start damaging healthy cells, tissues and organs…

Mental fatigue is caused by prolonged periods of demanding mental activity which results in slower reaction times and attention deficits. It is often responsible for traffic accidents or poor workplace efficiency. University of Southern…

When you gift a plant to someone, whether it is family, friends or even coworkers, it means something special – you are giving them a living plant, full of life, instead of a bouquet that will wilt and die in no time. Research shows that…

Spices, like all other foods, do go bad. If you are an impulsive shopper and pick up new spices on every trip to the supermarket, or then are a Budget Babushka buying them in bulk, do so only for spices that are used often so that they stay…

To avoid problems leading to food poisoning in the kitchen, remember the following: Keep raw poultry away from ready-to-eat foods. Store raw foods below ready-to-eat or cooked foods in the fridge. Use separate chopping boards…

A new study, led by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, says that cereals from the Fertile Crescent and broomcorn millet from northern China spread across the…

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates that improving the rates of handwashing by travellers passing through just 10 of the world's leading airports could significantly reduce the spread of many…

Despite significant advancements in protection from ballistics and blunt impacts, old military helmets, especially the French Adrian helmet, actually performs better than modern designs, biomedical engineers from Duke University say. Notes…

There is a strong link between the amount of fast food that pre-school age children consume (2-5 years), and their likelihood of becoming overweight or obese, says a study published in the journal ‘Pediatric Obesity’. The researchers found…

Human activity thousands of miles away managed to reach Himalayan glaciers contaminating them even before humans set foot on them, research from the Ohio State University shows. The study indicates that the byproducts of burning coal in…

Scientists from the Yale School of Public Health have found that even a few hours' exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack. Myocardial infarction is a major form of…

When planning your garden, gardening experts, websites and magazines suggest conventional guidelines like say, for instance, choosing colours that complement one another. The problem with rules is that they stifle your creativity. Sometimes…

A set of high-quality, well-maintained knives is an essential element of a kitchen. A good set of sharp knives makes the preparation of food quicker, easier and safer. Even top-quality knives will blunt if not properly maintained,…