Lifestyle
Brits are among the world’s biggest couch potatoes
Overall a fifth of the world are not doing enough exercise increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancer
New hope for men with aggressive forms of prostate cancer
Men who suffer with an aggressive form of prostate cancer could have their life-expectancy increased by immunotherapy
This one-off coin is worth more than an exclusive mansion…with swimming pool
‘Discovery’ is a 2kg coin encrusted with four pink diamonds which is inspired by the Holey Dollar, the first official coin in Australia.
CONTINENTAL DRIFT: Fewer Britons dream of new life abroad thanks to UK heatwave
Forget the Dordogne and the Costas: the new destination of choice for Brits chasing a new life in the sun is…BRITAIN. The scorching summer – set to be one of the longest and hottest on record – has convinced two-thirds of would-be expats to “strongly reconsider” a move abroad. When the sun shines and temperatures soar, the UK is the “perfect home” and beats France, Spain and even the Caribbean “hands-down”, new research suggests. Towns and cities – including the...
This ‘Crystal ball tool’ could herald dementia breakthrough
It combines a blood test with a person's age and sex to work out their risk of developing the devastating condition.
Babies can identify this negative human trait even before they can talk properly
They know the difference between respect and fear based power by the time are 21 months old, according to new research.
This animal could hold key to beating antibiotic resistant superbug MRSA
Their saliva contains a chemical that kills potentially deadly Staphylococcus aureus
Rheumatoid arthritis pain could be reduced due to new treatment technique
The neutrophil "nanosponges" safely soaks up and neutralises a variety of proteins that play a role in the progression of the disease
Baboons use essential hygiene technique lots of humans forget to do
The images were taken by researchers during a study at Paignton Zoo