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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,…

For decades, an ancient Egyptian known as Merit Ptah has been celebrated as the first female physician and a role model for women entering medicine. Yet a researcher from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus says she never…

Researchers from the Iowa State University have found, for the first time, that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets as we become older, and changes in parts of the immune system could be responsible.…

Archeologists say that people chewed gum as far back as 5,700 years ago. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have not only found an ancient chewing gum but have also managed to get a hitherto untapped source of DNA. The gum, which…

A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), has found an association between exposure to air pollution and poor bone health. The researchers have found that exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly to fine…

University of Cincinnati archaeologists have discovered two Bronze Age family tombs near the grave of the Griffin Warrior, a Greek military leader who was buried with armour, weapons and jewellery, and was found in 2015. Among the priceless…

Ketone monoester drinks -- a popular new food supplement -- may help control blood sugar, say researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. Ketone supplements, say the researchers, are proving fertile ground for…

There are many different factors that go into keeping your garden healthy including nutrients, pest control, disease and fungus control and even pH. Calcium is as much a necessity in people and animals to build and maintain strong bones and…

How successful your attempts to control diabetes will depend a lot on what you eat and how you cook. Since the kitchen is the theatre of where this plays out, here are a few tips for diabetes-friendly cooking: Replace unhealthy fats – Cut…

Scientists at Cardiff University have reconstructed the cooking techniques of the early inhabitants of Puerto Rico by analysing the remains of clams. With cooking temperatures getting up to around 200oC according to the new analysis, the…

Type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin up to four times a day. But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. This triggers a vicious cycle of higher insulin doses, continuous weight…

If you’re a man reading this, thank your stars that you don’t live in the mid-19th century! Apparently, men of that time, who had problems in the bedroom, had a drastic cure offered to them - electric shock therapy to the ‘weak’ body part!…