A ‘gender bending’ chemical in food and drinks containers could be behind rising male infertility, scientists say.
Loneliness is a killer: It’s as bad for your health as alcoholism, smoking and over-eating, say scientists
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010According to a study the support of family, friends and neighbours can increase your chances of living to a healthy old age by 50 per cent.
Homebuyers to pay thousands more in stamp duty if their properties not energy efficient
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010The higher rate of stamp duty would hit millions of ‘energy guzzling’ homes with draughty windows, insufficient loft insulation and old inefficient boilers.
Parents warned of overdose risk of giving medicine to children on teaspoons
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Parents were warned today not to give their children medicine using an ordinary teaspoon because of the risk of overdose.
Divorce is contagious: Why there is a 75% chance your marriage will fail if your friends split
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010The domino effect means that if an immediate friend or colleague splits up, your own chance of divorce increases by 75 per cent.
Vitamin D confusion for pregnant women as new study suggests daily dose IS best after all
Monday, July 5th, 2010Experts at the University College London Institute of Child Health said expectant mothers should take vitamin D supplements to protect their babies.
Chemical that can stop you eating for pleasure is discovered by British scientists
Monday, July 5th, 2010An appetite suppressant that takes away the desire for post-pub kebabs and calorific late-night snacks has been discovered by British scientists.
Money isn’t everything: Family, friends and a fulfilling job all count more towards happiness
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Money can buy you only a little happiness, according to the biggest survey of its kind ever held, which found that while wealth improves quality of life and ‘life satisfaction’, it has only a small impact on day-to-day mood.
