Since the late 1800s non-nutritive sweeteners have promised to deliver all the sweetness of sugar with none of the calories. They have long been believed to have no effect on the human body, but rese… [+3440 chars]
It's sometimes said that you can smell fear, when, in fact, the signals that generate fear are often multi-sensory. A fire, for instance, has heat, smoke, and smell to give it away. An eagle flying … [+4018 chars]
More than 40 birds have died on the Isles of Scilly amid fears that bird flu has spread to the islands. It follows confirmation of bird flu at a premises near Newlyn in Cornwall. The Isles of Scill… [+935 chars]
Vitamins are needed in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and while most people can get the nutrients they need from a balanced diet, others may need to supplement with a vitamin. Millions of Ameri… [+4499 chars]
Imagine if there were foodie babies. These infants would offer nuanced critiques of breastmilk and strained peas, noting the layers of sweet and umami in applesauce. Theyd request their squash and … [+4400 chars]
Dr Titilayo Oluwabusi, a Family physician and fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians, tells ALEXANDER OKERE how ulcers can be prevented, treated or managed What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a … [+12156 chars]
An ovarian cancer survivor who was diagnosed months after her husband was told he had bowel cancer has called for greater awareness of the disease's symptoms at a charity demonstration in Westminster… [+9803 chars]
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a vascular condition resulting from an impaired venous return to the right atrium. The majority of SVCS cases are caused by mass effect in which extrinsic compre… [+15330 chars]
The monkeypox virus can linger on many common household objects, though its not yet clear if that can spread the infection, according to a new government study. Two monkeypox patients sharing a home… [+2039 chars]
We present a case of a 35-year-old female with an extensive history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who experienced a traumatic sexual and physical assault and later developed post… [+13842 chars]
According to the findings of a recent animal study, testosterone levels can also help in encouraging males to be sociable and friendlier. The results of neuroscientists at Emory University's study o… [+6664 chars]
Can yoga help you lose weight? There’s plenty of evidence to suggest it can help with mobility, but there’s not much proof to show that the exercise is a real calorie-torcher. One study, published in… [+5336 chars]
