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How to get the measure of a shifty man... check out the width of his face

Published on 2011-07-06 02:35:00

If you want to know if a man can be trusted, look hard at his face.Those with a wider visage tend to be more devious and more willing to cheat, say researchers. Thinner-featured men are more likely to be honest and open.The findings suggest that

Cutting back on salt 'does not make you healthier' (despite nanny state warnings)

Published on 2011-07-06 02:25:00

Eating less salt will not prevent heart attacks, strokes or early death, according to a major study.Its findings contradict all recommendations by the Government and medical profession urging the public to reduce the amount of salt they consume.Res

You know what they say about men with big feet? Well try looking at their index finger instead

Published on 2011-07-06 02:17:00

Revealing: Men whose index fingers are shorter than their ring fingers may have longer penises, according to the study Hands may say more about their owners than commonly thought, especially in the case of men.Men whose index fingers are shorter th

Love me tender: Men need more cuddles than women for a happy long-term relationship

Published on 2011-07-06 02:14:00

Women in a committed relationship more likely to be sexually satisfied, Kinsey Institute study says Tenderness in a long-term relationship is more important to middle-aged men than it is to women, according to a study.Men in a committed relations

The tide waits for no man but artist still finds time to make incredible sand frescos

Published on 2011-07-06 02:13:00

The tide waits for no man - which is why the creator of these stunning works of art etched onto the beach has got his work cut out. From a pod of dolphins playing in the ocean to a tender moment between a mother a child, Jamie Wardley's eye-catch

'Homosexuality is a disease': Indian health minister's extraordinary outburst at Aids conference

Published on 2011-07-06 01:41:00

There are approximately 100m gay, bisexual and trangender IndiansGaffe-prone minister has been in trouble beforeIn 2009 he suggested India's high birth rate could be reduced by introducing late-night TV to rural villages India's health minister ha

'Wonder pill' that claims to contain your entire five-a-day quota of fruit and veg goes on sale in UK

Published on 2011-07-04 23:52:00

A daily 'wonder pill' said to contain all five portions of fruit and vegetables has gone on sale today. The supplement, called Juice Plus+, is popular in America and has a string of celebrity fans including TV adventurer Bear Grylls and

How sitting at a desk for too long could give you a deadly blood clot

Published on 2011-07-04 23:49:00

When Diana Buchan developed sharp pains in her calf, the 30-year-old graphic designer tried to ignore it.Although she first thought she had pulled a muscle while training for a charity bike ride, she hadn’t been training hard enough for that to b

Taking ibuprofen every day 'can raise the risk of strokes'

Published on 2011-07-04 23:48:00

Risk: Painkillers including ibuprofen and common arthritis treatments can drastically increase the risk of strokes, a new study has claimed Painkillers including ibuprofen and common arthritis treatments can drastically increase the risk of strok

Liar-exics: Why do women always fib about how much they eat?

Published on 2011-07-04 23:45:00

A group of forty-something female friends are ordering lunch. 'Starters?' asks the waiter. Lucy, the slimmest of the three, piles straight in.'Garlic bread with cheese — and can you put extra pepperoni on my pizza, please?' Lucy's appetite is th

What's for dessert? 105lb 'Black Widow' wins 1st ever women's July 4th hot dog eating contest by scoffing 40 in 10 mins (& she works at Burger King)

Published on 2011-07-04 23:39:00

Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas tasted victory today, eating 40 hot dogs to win the first-ever women's July Fourth hot dog competition on New York's Coney Island.The champion eater easily swept eight other competitors today to win the Nathan's Hot

Four in five parents fear their children 'will become Facebook addicts'

Published on 2011-07-04 23:37:00

One in three parents believes the internet has the power to 'rewire' brains without a person's knowledge A staggering four out of five parents worry that their children will become addicted to Facebook, according to a study.Eighty per cent believ

No need to sleep on this one: A good night's rest really does help you make important decisions

Published on 2011-07-04 01:52:00

It has long been accepted as common wisdom that a good night's sleep helps when making an important decision.But now scientists have backed up this notion after finding that one key effect of sleep is facilitating and enhancing complex cognitive sk

Why your partner is more likely to cheat if they worry about their sexual performance

Published on 2011-07-04 01:50:00

Men who are easily sexually excited are at least 4 per cent more likely to cheatSexual excitement has no bearing on a woman's likelihood to stray It sounds unlikely, but men and women are more likely to cheat on their partners if they worry abo

Why 45 is start of a golden age of health: Confronted with their own mortality many kick drinking and improve diet

Published on 2011-07-04 01:47:00

It is an age when our plans to exercise regularly have usually petered out and our waistlines are expanding.But this doesn’t mean people have given up wanting to be in good shape when they reach 45.For many, halfway through their fifth decade is a

Smelling salts, luncheon baskets and how to deflect the unwanted attentions of men: The 1889 guide to gap years for girls

Published on 2011-07-04 01:38:00

An extraordinary handbook for travelling ladies in the 19th century has come to light - and proves a stark contrast to the gap year girls of today.The book, called Hints to Lady Travellers, was first published in 1889 and contains a myriad of help

Now THAT'S a fry-up! Pub that's battered its way to world record for largest portion of fish and chips

Published on 2011-07-03 23:56:00

Britain has battered the competition after snatching the world record for serving the biggest portion of fish and chips from their American rivals.Salt was rubbed into the wounds of English pride when the record was poached by The Black Rose Rest

The Twiggy effect: Women over 50 who don't want to dress their age

Published on 2011-07-03 23:50:00

Twiggy effect: The 1960s model is now the face of M&S and has been credited with helping older women be more fashion aware When Helen Mirren strutted on to an Italian beach wearing a red bikini, she drew admiring glances from across the globe.Now

French government warns of potential mass suicides over predictions world will end on December 21, 2012

Published on 2011-07-02 23:38:00

Rush of converts to remote hilltop village said to be only place to surviveConcerns over increased activity of Apocalyptic groups across FranceThe French government has warned of the risk of mass suicides in the country by people who believe the wo

Women don't trust men in flash cars to be good for anything more than a fling (but will the chap care?)

Published on 2011-07-02 23:36:00

It will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever giggled to herself about the male fascination with fast cars.Porsche owners, however, may be a little taken aback. Research has likened men who drive fast cars to peacocks.Just as the beautiful b

Men are the first to say 'I love you' after 97 days (but women don't trust them)

Published on 2011-07-02 23:35:00

All talk: Men say 'I love you' first - but it's not always what women want to hear It may take them at least three months to get round to it but, contrary to popular perception, men are the first to say ‘I love you’.However, their motives may n

Fighting fit: How 'virtual boxing' can tackle the middle-age spread

Published on 2011-07-02 23:30:00

A video game that helps middle-aged men lose weight by pitting them against a virtual boxing opponent is among the top 100 pieces of research taking place in UK universities, researchers say.The Big Ideas for the Future report - produced as part o

Children 'face liver disease epidemic' because of poor diet and lack of exercise

Published on 2011-07-02 23:27:00

Growing problem: Government advisor professor Martin Lombard says as many as half a million under-15s face liver disease because of their unhealthy lifestyles A top liver expert has warned that hundreds of thousands of children may have a potenti

The Ladies who lunch... a lot: Hot dog hotties prepare to eat 20,000 calories in Monday's contest

Published on 2011-07-02 23:20:00

When these ladies who lunch go out to eat, they know how to put away an awful lot.These four women are going head to head in the first ever women's eat-off at the Coney Island hot dog eating contest on Monday.Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas, who is

Forget fists: Why BOYS not girls are using the internet to bully others

Published on 2011-07-02 02:36:00

But 70% of boys had been victims of electronic bullyingBoys are more likely than girls to use the cover of the internet to bully others, a study has found.Half of the boys and young men polled admitted to ‘cyber-bullying’, something that had be

Why toddlers naturally gravitate to other children of their own ethnicity

Published on 2011-07-02 02:34:00

Toddlers instinctively play with other young children of the same ethnicity, according to a study.And children interacting with a contemporary of a different race adjust their behaviour to match their playmate's, scientists claim.Researcher Nadine

Children risking ill health and shorter life by eating 50% too much salt every day

Published on 2011-07-02 02:24:00

Children are routinely eating too much salt, risking ill health and a shorter life.Typical amounts are at least 50 per cent more than the recommended daily maximum but some consume almost double.Health experts warn that the processed foods and sauce

Is pornography desensitising the male brain? Feminists claim X-rated content is as addictive as cocaine and gambling

Published on 2011-07-02 02:23:00

Pornography today permeates society - available on television, in magazines and to anyone on the internet.It may not come as a surprise to some that men spend up to 80 per cent more time than women looking at X-rated content online.But feminists are

Anglers are banned from using white bread as bait... because it's too unhealthy for the fish

Published on 2011-06-30 04:11:00

Anglers are being banned from using white bread as bait because it is bad for the fish - leaving them bloated and lethargic.Instead, fishermen are urged to cast out chunks of wholemeal and granary bread into lakes in their bid to lure a catch.White b

Regular dusting 'is best way to protect children from toxic chemicals'

Published on 2011-06-30 04:10:00

Parents need to vacuum and wet mop their homes regularly to protect their children from toxic substances, researchers warned today.Dusting topped a list of the five best ways to limit the dangers of exposure to chemicals at home. 'House dust is a

Don't look down! Japanese theme park set to take the title of 'world's steepest rollercoaster' from UK's Flamingoland

Published on 2011-06-30 04:08:00

A new rollercoaster in Japan - which will boast the steepest vertical drop of any ride in the world - is set to raise the bar for thrill-seekers.On July 16th, the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park, in the shadow of Mount Fuji in Yamanash, will unveil

Women who lost their virginity as teenagers are 'more likely to divorce', says new study

Published on 2011-06-30 04:06:00

Women who lost their virginity as young teenagers are more likely to divorce - especially if it was unwanted, according to new research.The University of Iowa study shows that 31 per cent of women who had sex for the first time as teens divorced wi

They've got it down to a tea: Scientists unveil the formula for a perfect brew

Published on 2011-06-30 04:04:00

Tea is best drunk 'six minutes after it has been made'The optimum brewing time is two minutes and the ideal amount of milk is 10mlMany of us might think of it as an art, but apparently making the perfect mug of tea is all down to the science.A team

Britain and the U.S. top league table of countries that would be worst affected by an asteroid strike

Published on 2011-06-30 00:45:00

If you live in Britain, the U.S. or China, start preparing now.Scientists have drawn up a league table of the countries which will be worst affected in the event of an asteroid strike.They have identified for the first time those which will suffer c

Men who hold open doors for women are SEXIST not chivalrous, feminists claim

Published on 2011-06-28 23:41:00

Unseen sexism: A man holding a door open for a woman (file photo) Men who open doors for women are guilty of 'benevolent sexism' according to a new study by feminist psychologists.Helping the ladies choose the right computer as well as carrying thei

Ooh Matron, do cover up! Naughty nurses ordered not to show too much cleavage as bosses claim 'patients complain'

Published on 2011-06-28 23:36:00

Sid James would have approved – but an NHS trust has ordered a cover-up of nurses wearing too-revealing clothes.Employees now face disciplinary action if they are caught showing too much décolletage or midriff. Miniskirts and tight-fitting leggi

Why that weekend lie-in doesn't work after days with just six hours' sleep

Published on 2011-06-28 23:34:00

After hard week’s work, you might think that spending Saturday morning snuggled up under the duvet will help you catch up on your sleep. But you’d be wrong. A weekend lie-in doesn’t make up for the hours of shut-eye lost by burning the cand

What she wants, she gets: How your teenage daughter dictates the family spending

Published on 2011-06-28 23:32:00

It may not be news to parents of teenage girls but researchers confirmed it yesterday: no-one can stop their 16-year-old daughter from deciding how the family spends its money. The willpower and determination of teenage girls gives them a big say

It's no joke: Laughter lights up the neurons in our brains

Published on 2011-06-28 23:31:00

When we find something funny, our brains as well as our faces ‘light up’, it seems.The funnier a joke is, the more activity is seen in ‘reward centres’ – specific neurons which create feelings of pleasure, research shows.And learning how

Why listening to the radio gives us more pleasure than watching TV or using a laptop

Published on 2011-06-28 23:28:00

The rise of new technology was predicted to spell the end of traditional media. But despite the nation’s fascination with the latest gadgets, it seems the simple pleasure of listening to the radio is what makes Britons happiest. The Media And

Just two hours of telly a day can kill you, say doctors

Published on 2011-06-28 06:57:00

Sedentary: Watching TV increases the risk of diabetes Watching more than two hours of TV a day could lead to an early death, claim researchers.They found that for every two hours of daily viewing, there was a 20 per cent higher risk of developing t

Ex-PE teacher, 90, becomes oldest man EVER to complete U.S. triathlon

Published on 2011-06-28 06:51:00

At the age of 90, most people would be content with a gentle stroll to the shops.But not former PE teacher Charlie Futrell, who has became the oldest man in America ever to complete a triathlon.He finished the gruelling 440-yard swim, ten-mile bike

Born cheater? Why being unfaithful could be in your genes

Published on 2011-06-28 06:50:00

Genetic analysis of the birds revealed promiscuous males tend to sire promiscuous daughters - and this explanation for 'playing away' may also apply to humans, believe scientists. The shamed golfer Tiger Woods is believed never to have forgiven h

Airports 'are more stressful than work or moving house'

Published on 2011-06-28 06:17:00

Millions of travellers find airports so stressful that they have given up flying, a report reveals today.While most refuse to give up their holidays, the study shows four in ten Britons who have flown find the airport experience stressful.More than

The king of berries: British black raspberry superfood will help prevent cancer

Published on 2011-06-28 02:02:00

A new superfood – black raspberries that have been grown in Britain – will go on sale today.The variety, which has been named Mac Black, apparently has a more intense flavour than traditional red varieties.Perhaps more importantly, it is also s

Mr Loophole provokes outrage after claiming women who dress provocatively 'victimise men'

Published on 2011-06-27 04:08:00

Beckham lawyer slams 'lamentably-named' Slut Walk protestsHe said women had to 'take more responsibility' over how they act and what they wear Outrage: Lawyer Nick Freeman said women should 'take responsibility' for how they act and what they wearA

How mothers 'eating for two' can put babies at risk from eating disorders and a low IQ

Published on 2011-06-27 04:05:00

Pregnant women who ‘eat for two’ could be damaging their babies’ IQs, research shows.They may also put them at risk of developing behavioural problems, eating disorders and mental health conditions such as schizophrenia.Doctors have long kno

Like father, like son: Men more likely to cheat on wives if their fathers were unfaithful, survey shows

Published on 2011-06-27 04:01:00

If you want to know if your husband will cheat, you may want to take a close look at your father-in-law.According to a new study cheating really does run in the family, at least as far as men are concerned.The research confirming the old adage 'like

Middle children 'are more likely to be bullies' than their siblings

Published on 2011-06-27 03:57:00

New research shows that children who are slapped or yelled at by their parents are more likely to bully their brothers or sisters - and middle children are most likely to be the bullies.One shocking statistic to come from the research is that hal

Why the priciest olive oil isn't always the best: Aldi beats an array of dearer rivals in taste tests

Published on 2011-06-27 00:04:00

Splashing out on expensive olive oils is a waste of money, a study suggests. The cheapest oil produced by discount chain Aldi beat an array of dearer rivals to take second place in taste tests carried out by a panel of food experts. They placed c

The over-50s are fitter now than they were at 25

Published on 2011-06-26 23:47:00

The average 50-something is fitter and healthier than they were in their mid-20s, a report revealed yesterday.They have better diets, take more exercise and have increased free time to focus on their health.More than 70 per cent of over-50s do more e

What an odd couple! Meet Gakii the three-month-old orphaned bushbaby who has been adopted by a baboon

Published on 2011-06-26 01:19:00

Clinging to the under-belly of a baboon, Gakii, a 3-month-old orphaned bush baby has plumped for an unlikely surrogate-mother.In the grounds of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, the duo cavort around in each other’s arms, drink milk out of the same b

Number of people with brain cancer could soar 20-fold in 20 years because of mobile phones, experts warn

Published on 2011-06-26 01:17:00

Two weeks ago, the World Health Organisation warned for the first time that mobile phones may cause cancer - urging users to limit their use.The warning followed Interphone's research from 13 countries that found that the even just using a phone f

Tennis grunt could actually improve players' performance say scientists

Published on 2011-06-26 01:15:00

It has long been a source of irritation for opponents and tennis fans alike.But the infamous ‘tennis grunt’ could actually improve a player’s game by enhancing the power of their strokes.New research claims that controlled grunting has physiolo

Why a wife's sleep is key to marital bliss, although husbands can shrug off not getting enough rest

Published on 2011-06-26 01:14:00

Cause for concern: Women who sleep badly have more 'negative interactions' with their partners the next day Husbands whose wives have trouble sleeping beware – it could ruin your marriage.But a man’s inability to fall asleep at night does not hav

They're taller, better fed and have fewer fillings - so why are today's children LESS healthy than 50 years ago?

Published on 2011-06-25 23:50:00

There is little doubt that over the past 50 years or so children have got heavier. They’ve also got taller and even their feet have got bigger. But what effect is this having on their health? Many of these changes have been good for children’

Struck by a stroke at age SIX: Obesity epidemic fuelled by parents feeding children pureed junk food

Published on 2011-06-25 23:47:00

An epidemic of obesity is leading to babies being treated in hospital for weight problems - and children as young as six are suffering strokes. By the time they leave primary school, one in three children is classified as clinically obese. And h

'We wouldn't have it any other way': Conjoined twin brothers, 19, tell their incredible story in first-ever interview

Published on 2011-06-25 04:13:00

Stefan and Tyler Delp have spent every moment of their lives together, but have never seen each other's faces, except for in the mirror.The 19-year-old conjoined twins from South Jersey are a rare set of identical twins joined at the head so one

Chocolate milkshake is ideal drink to recover from exercise and boost performance, claim scientists

Published on 2011-06-25 04:11:00

Thirst quencher: Amateur cyclists built more muscle and shaved off more fat if they drank chocolate milkshakes after exercise instead of sports drinks After an exhausting session on the treadmill, many athletes reach for an isotonic sports drink or

Is this the world's smelliest man? The farm worker who has not had a wash in 37 years

Published on 2011-06-25 03:24:00

Kailash Singh believes not washing will help him have a sonWife's threat to stop sleeping with him didn't change his mind Guru Kailash Singh has refused to wash for the past 37 years, despite the best efforts of his family It is not an achievement

Good news for Wimbledon fans - eating strawberries could help stave off effects of ageing

Published on 2011-06-25 03:20:00

It's the news that Wimbledon tennis fans have been waiting for - eating strawberries could help stave off ageing and even prevent cancer.New research reveals that eating the fruit helps boost antioxidant levels in the blood. Tasty treat: Strawb

This is not the way I'd imagined Bill Gates... A rare and remarkable interview with the world's second richest man

Published on 2011-06-23 02:22:00

Rocking gently in his chair, he begins to sing: 'I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad. Buy all the things I never had. I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine. Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen...' 'It will be a minuscule portion of my

Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes...why lack of sleep is much worse for women

Published on 2011-06-22 23:41:00

Lack of sleep hits women harder - both physically and emotionally - than men Sleep deprived? Join the club. About a quarter of the population regularly misses out on the healthy six to eight hours sleep we need a night, with potentially dangerous e

A rural life is better: Living in a concrete jungle is stressful and make you vulnerable to depression

Published on 2011-06-22 23:39:00

Scientists have confirmed what every urbanite has long suspected – life in the city is more stressful.Researchers have shown that the parts of the brain dealing with stress and emotion are affected by living among the crowds.The findings help shed

Drivers who lean out their windows more likely to get cancer on the left side

Published on 2011-06-22 23:24:00

It is the quintessential sign of summer.But now scientists are warning that hanging your arm out of a car window greatly increases your chance of getting cancer on the left side of your body. Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle

Being married can boost your chances of beating cancer, say scientists

Published on 2011-06-22 23:21:00

Colon cancer patients could improve their chances of beating the disease by walking down the aisle, new research suggests.A study by Penn State College of Medicine and Brigham Young University in the U.S. revealed that sufferers who were married ha

Dieters told: Quality of food, not quantity, is what counts

Published on 2011-06-22 23:09:00

It is the quality of the food you eat, not the quantity, that matters most when it comes to losing weight, a study has found.Diet had more of an impact than physical activity, watching TV or sleep duration. But focusing on calories alone was not the

Back-seat drivers cause one in seven accidents and near misses... but the chances are you're guilty of it too

Published on 2011-06-22 00:40:00

Men more likely to take eyes of road to chat Women more likely to lose temper at criticism Back-seat drivers: The bad habit of passengers causes one in seven accidents or near misses on the roadBritain is turning into a nation of 'Hyacinth Bouquet

Why one biscuit is never enough: Doctors reveal the science of hunger pangs - and what you can do about them

Published on 2011-06-22 00:36:00

Why do some people manage to say no to that extra slice of cake, yet others can’t resist? And what can you do to control your appetite?Appetite is an incredibly complex system which even scientists are yet to fully understand. It is one of our mo

Why scoffing junk food actually makes you want to eat more

Published on 2011-06-22 00:34:00

Experts say it destroys brain's ability to control your appetiteFatty junk food destroys the brain cells that control weight, leading to a vicious circle of obesity, scientists have revealed.The findings may explain why it is so hard for fat people t

Just half a glass of wine a day 'raises risk of breast cancer'

Published on 2011-06-22 00:33:00

Health warning: Just half a glass of wine a day raises a woman's chance of developing breast cancer, says leading doctor (Posed by model) Just half a glass of wine a day raises a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer, one of Britain's lead

High doses of statins could increase risk of diabetes

Published on 2011-06-22 00:32:00

Professor Peter Weissberg said people shouldn't stop taking statins despite his research High doses of cholesterol-lowering pills can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn.They have found that patients taking intensive courses of sta

Beware the 'alpha female', she's less likely to succeed if she's ballsy in the boardroom

Published on 2011-06-22 00:25:00

Having fought their way into the boardroom they are a match for any man.But a study has shown that when women bosses try to 'act like a man' and copy aggressive management styles it actually has the opposite effect - with staff working under so-ca

Need not apply: Get 20 minutes of sun a day (without lotion) 'to help beat brittle bones'

Published on 2011-06-20 23:49:00

Need not apply: A group of MPs have said 20 minutes unprotected in the sun is actually good for you Britons should spend up to 20 minutes in the sun every day to protect their bones, according to MPs.There are fears that rising numbers of elderly pe

Feeling sad? Go shopping because it really does make you happier, say psychologists

Published on 2011-06-20 23:47:00

They don’t call it retail therapy for nothing. Shopping can actually make you happy, a study has found.Treating yourself to something nice at the shops apparently has a ‘lasting positive impact on mood’ and leaves ‘few if any negative emoti

Rock-a-bye baby: Why gentle swinging motion of hammocks sends us to sleep

Published on 2011-06-20 23:45:00

If you struggle to get off to sleep at night, maybe you should try reclining in a hammock.For people tend to drop off more quickly – and even achieve better quality sleep – if they are gently swayed, scientists say.The findings may explain why p

Breast cancer treatment so effective that two thirds of sufferers end up dying from other diseases

Published on 2011-06-20 23:44:00

Breast cancer treatment is so effective that two thirds of women with the disease end up dying from other causes, a study has found.Researchers at the University of Colorado found that heart disease is now the leading cause of death in older women

World's oceans in 'shocking' state say scientists as they warn of marine extinction

Published on 2011-06-20 23:42:00

The world's oceans are facing an extinction crisis as the result of a range of human impacts from over-fishing to climate change, scientists warned today.A preliminary report from an international panel of marine experts said that the condition o

Why this pop-porn will damage a generation of children

Published on 2011-06-20 23:40:00

The recent final of Britain’s Got Talent was broadcast at 7.30 pm on a Saturday evening, featured two finalists who were 11 and 12 years old, and was watched by millions of children of about the same age or even younger. Yet the producers sti

One portion of fish and chips a week could increase your risk of heart attack by 50%

Published on 2011-06-20 06:37:00

Eating fish and chips just once a week could increase your risk of heart failure by almost 50 per cent, a study has found.Researchers in the U.S. found that white fish - including cod and sole - were among the least effective at reducing heart risks.

Men twice as likely as women to die before 65 because of smoking and alcohol abuse

Published on 2011-06-20 06:36:00

Smoking and drinking too much means men are twice as likely as women to die before the age of 65, a European Union study has revealed.The report shows that every year 630,000 men of working age die compared with 300,000 female deaths across the Eur

Why passion is more popular in your 50s than your 30s

Published on 2011-06-20 03:02:00

'That wasn't the earth moving, that was my hip replacement' Men and women in their 50s rate sex more highly than those in their 30s, a survey revealed yesterday. It found that after gardening and eating out, passion is the third most popular pastim

Heels put women on high road to arthritis, warn experts

Published on 2011-06-20 02:58:00

Stylish: But towering stilettoes could put women at risk of arthritis in later life, say experts They are the height of fashion and considered essential wardrobe items by millions of women.But towering heels could bring an increased risk of arthriti

Women believe 29 is the ideal age to have a baby

Published on 2011-06-19 23:49:00

Age appropriate: 59 per cent of women believe 29 is the best age to have a baby Well over half of women believe just before they reach their 30th birthday is the best time to start a family, according to research.The majority of women - 59 per cen

Robbie Williams is right: Sex hormone really does work, say experts

Published on 2011-06-19 23:23:00

Testosterone treatment - as used by pop star Robbie Williams - really can help reverse the ageing process in men, according to a new study. The chart-topping singer, 37, has admitted injecting himself with the sex hormone twice a week in a bid to

Why it is better to regret something you HAVE done than something you haven't

Published on 2011-06-18 23:58:00

The saying 'it's better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all' is true, scientists say.The pain of lost chances lingers on far longer than the short term regret of doing something wrong according to the study by two U.S. universities

How just ONE mobile phone can make a plane crash, leaked study reveals

Published on 2011-06-18 23:56:00

Using just one mobile phone or electronic device during a flight can cause a plane’s systems to shut down, a leaked study has found.A single Blackberry or iPad can cause the auto pilot to disengage and critical warning lights to come on, testers

Man up, Dad: Fathers have more of an influence on childhood obesity than mothers because they portray fast-food as a treat

Published on 2011-06-18 23:55:00

Mothers are traditionally depicted as the ones who choose what to feed their children - with fathers turning up just in time to put their feet under the table.But a new report suggests that men need to make more of an effort to make the right cho

Wipe them all out! Australia considers cull of 1.2million camels 'to save the planet'

Published on 2011-06-18 23:53:00

Australia is considering proposals to kill all the wild camels that roam the outback as part of its contribution to fighting global warming.The 1.2 million camels, considered pests by farmers and conservationists, each produce a methane equivalen

Herbs used in curries can spice things up in the bedroom

Published on 2011-06-18 23:51:00

A herb widely used in curries may also help spice things up outside of the kitchen. New research suggests that fenugreek, which is found throughout Asia, may improve male libido. According to a trial by the Centre for Integrative Clinical and Mole

The barefoot gym workout that cures an arch enemy... flat feet

Published on 2011-06-18 23:28:00

Barefoot exercise is more than just a new gym trend, as wearers of expensive orthopaedic shoe insoles are discoveringIt is now so popular a trend that the gym I work for has launched a class based around it.But the latest craze for barefoot exercise

Lives are being lost because cancer is not being diagnosed early enough in older sufferers

Published on 2011-06-18 02:23:00

Lives lost: Elderly patients are twice as likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer, according to research by Cambridge University Late diagnosis of cancer is far more common in the elderly than younger age groups, research shows.Patients with

How the evening G and T is harming the kids: Children who see parents drink 'more likely to binge'

Published on 2011-06-18 02:22:00

Parents having a regular gin and tonic or bottle of wine in the home are more likely to see their children become binge drinkers, says a report.Family drinking and seeing their parents drunk raises the risk of children having an alcoholic drink by

Pop 'descending into pornography' says songwriter who launched Kylie Minogue's music career

Published on 2011-06-18 02:19:00

Pop music is on an ‘unmistakable descent into pornography’, chart-topping songwriter Mike Stock has said in an open letter to broadcasters and regulator Ofcom.Stock – who as one third of legendary music factory Stock, Aitken and Waterman is

Leaving Facebook? You can try... but 'evil genius' social network won't make it easy

Published on 2011-06-18 02:17:00

The tide is turning against Facebook - last month, more than 100,000 Britons deleted their accounts on the social networking sit.But committing ‘Facebook suicide’ is not as easy as you might think.If you are truly determined to do the deed ther

Armless archer targets the 2012 Olympic games in London and is determined to be the world's greatest

Published on 2011-06-18 02:13:00

He was given his first bow and arrow when he was 16-years-old and never looked back.Now Matt Stutzman, 28, from Iowa, is getting international attention after he qualified for the National U.S. Olympic team in archery.An impressive feat for anyone

The 5p-a-day wonder: Cheap blood pressure drug 'slashes breast cancer risk'

Published on 2011-06-18 02:12:00

A drug used to treat high blood pressure costing less than 5p a day could cut the risk of women dying from breast cancer.Researchers found the beta blocker propranolol, a drug developed 40 years ago, cut the chances of dying by up to 81 per cent.Wome

Nearly half of dads under 45 say they have a child out of wedlock, shocking new survey reveals in run-up to Father’s Day

Published on 2011-06-18 01:53:00

Nearly half of American dads under 45 this Father's Day say they have at least one child who was born out of wedlock. And the share of fathers living apart from children is more than double what it was just a few decades ago, according to a new stu

Can your mobile give you brain tumour? Yes (and no) say a battery of scientists and experts as health controversy continues

Published on 2011-06-18 01:52:00

Conflicting advice: The use of mobile phones has long been at the centre of health controversy. The debate over exactly how dangerous mobile phones are to users took a fresh twist today with the publication of a fresh report.Researchers from the U

Teenager obesity 'raises cancer risk' and even losing weight in middle age doesn't help, study finds

Published on 2011-06-16 02:56:00

Being fat at 18 raises your chances of dying from cancer in later life, warn scientists.Men who were overweight or obese as teenagers were 35 per cent more likely to die from cancer as those who were a healthier weight, says a new study.Even losin

Happy 100th Birthday IBM! The original computer giant reaches milestone (and it's still bigger than Google and Apple)

Published on 2011-06-16 02:40:00

Google, Apple and Facebook get all the attention.But what about the company that invented barcodes, a computer that almost thinks like a human and enables you to save a file on your laptop or even get money from an ATM?IBM - or International Busi

The appeal of peel

Published on 2011-06-16 02:34:00

Papaya skin for pedicures. Potato peelings to darken grey hairs. The very surprising ways fruit and veg skins can work wondersYour grandmother was right, after all. An apple a day really can keep the doctor away — but only if you don’t peel it fi

Celebrity culture 'is making educated women dim-witted'

Published on 2011-06-16 02:33:00

It is a guilty pleasure for many educated women – devouring celebrity magazines and reality TV to laugh at those who seem so much less refined than themselves.But reading Heat and watching shows such as The X Factor or Big Brother makes women j

Olive oil used in cooking and salads 'cuts risk of stroke by 41%'

Published on 2011-06-16 02:22:00

People who cook with olive oil, add it to salads and dip their bread in it are 41 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke than those who never eat it.Researchers who carried out a study of almost 8,000 people say all older people will live longer i

Seven out of 10 UK workers say they are bullied by their bosses

Published on 2011-06-15 09:10:00

More than a third driven to tears by cruel jibesBrits are among the most bullied workers in the world - with a staggering seven in ten having been picked on by bosses or colleagues, a new study found.More than a third, 36 per cent, have been drive

One born every minute: The maternity unit where mothers are THREE to a bed

Published on 2011-06-15 09:04:00

It may look more like an overcrowded squat but this is actually a maternity ward. The ward is at Dr Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila in the Philippines where some 300 new mothers crammed three to a bed. It is one of the busiest maternity w

Does your month of birth hold key to future health?

Published on 2011-06-15 09:02:00

Birthday lottery for disease: The likelihood of being asthmatic, autistic, schizophrenic or having MS are all linked to how much sunlight a mother gets while she is pregnantWhen you’re planning a family, there are many issues to consider – and

What do you call a funny German? Nothing, there isn't one

Published on 2011-06-15 09:00:00

As Mark Twain observed, a German joke is no laughing matter.Sadly for the nation that brought us everything from Beethoven to lederhosen, it seems that everyone agrees.Germany has been voted the least funny country in the world in an international po

Smoking in front of children can make them addicted to nicotine

Published on 2011-06-15 02:29:00

Most smokers are very aware of the damage they are doing to their own health - and know that others can also suffer though passive smoking.But a worrying new study reveals that smoking infront of children not only passes on the harmful effects of

Sleeping on your right side 'could put your unborn baby at risk'

Published on 2011-06-15 02:24:00

Women who sleep on their right side or back during the late stages of pregnancy could be at higher risk of stillbirth.The risk doubles in the last three months compared with those sleeping on the left side, a study suggests.But experts stress a link

Like it or not: Study shows teenagers' subconscious knows whether a song will be a hit, despite personal preference

Published on 2011-06-14 06:34:00

An 'accidental study' has revealed that teenagers' subconscious can help predict the popularity of new songs.Research into how peer pressure impacts on our musical preferences looked at brain movements while the subjects were listening to music th

Brain training computer games ‘can improve your child’s grades within weeks’

Published on 2011-06-14 00:00:00

Brain training computer games can improve children's grades within weeks, scientists have found.A study showed that video puzzles designed to exercise a child's 'working memory' boosted reasoning and problem solving skills for at least three month

Facebook fatigue sets in for 100,000 Brits: Users bored with site deactivate accounts amid privacy fears

Published on 2011-06-13 23:58:00

Facebook fatigue' blamed for drop in usersSocial network with 600m users has been rocked by privacy scaresTired of social networking? Logging off Facebook? You’re probably not the only one.Fearing for their privacy or perhaps just bored with using

Secrets of an A-List body: How to get legs like Nicole Scherzinger

Published on 2011-06-13 23:44:00

We reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars. This week, U.S. pop star Nicole Scherzinger’s legs...She’s replaced Cheryl Cole as a judge on the U.S. X-Factor and has Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton as a boyfriend — and on top of tha

Women are BORN to be moody Feeling blue? New research shows it’s not your fault - women’s brains are just wired differently

Published on 2011-06-13 23:41:00

Are women born to be grumpy? This sounds like the sexist moan of a disgruntled husband, torn off a strip for failing to put the rubbish out. Again.Except that science now seems to back the idea that women’s brains may be wired for increased anx

Cracked lips, wrinkles, droopy eyelids... The illnesses staring you in the face

Published on 2011-06-13 23:37:00

The face really can divulge some surprising secrets about your health We tend to see narcissism as an unattractive characteristic, best left for reality TV stars.However, studies show that taking more than a passing glance at ourselves in the mirror

Gambler bets just 90p on online casino... and wins £2.6m

Published on 2011-06-13 02:04:00

A civil servant who still lives in his parents' council house won £2.64million from a 90p bet in an online casino.David Robson, 36, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was killing half-an-hour on Sky Vegas Millionaire's Club when he hit on a bonus round and

And relax... Why do most people 'let themselves go' at the age of 41?

Published on 2011-06-13 00:24:00

They say life begins at 40 - but according to health campaigners, that is just when everything starts to go rapidly downhill.Researchers have found that 41 is the age when most Brits ‘let themselves go’. Many over-40s begin to eat too much, put

We're all getting smaller and our brains are shrinking... is farming to blame?

Published on 2011-06-13 00:19:00

Having conquered Everest and landed on the Moon, it is tempting to think we are bigger and better than our ancestors.But on a purely physical basis, it seems, we just don’t measure up. Mankind is actually shrinking.Cambridge University experts say

I read the Koran every day says former prime minister Tony Blair who claims it keeps him 'faith literate'

Published on 2011-06-13 00:16:00

Faith: Tony Blair has now spoken of how he reads the Koran every day He was notoriously reluctant to discuss religion while Prime Minister, with his chief spin doctor Alastair Campbell famously commenting: ‘We don’t do God.’But since leaving

Why quilting improves your health in ways even exercise can't manage

Published on 2011-06-13 00:13:00

As devotees of a quiet and contemplative pastime, they would be the last to make a fuss about it.But quilters, it seems, have every right to celebrate their craft after researchers found that it is ‘uniquely’ good for you.A study found quilting

Men care more about cars than their health because of 'big boys don't cry' syndrome, new survey shows

Published on 2011-06-13 00:11:00

Nearly 70% of men find it easier to care for their cars than they do their personal health, a new national survey shows.Some men may be ignoring symptoms of treatable health conditions and don’t visit their doctors sometimes for as long as six mo

Men should be allowed sex slaves and female prisoners could do the job - and all this from a WOMAN politician from Kuwait

Published on 2011-06-12 10:16:00

A Kuwaiti woman who once ran for parliament has called for sex slavery to be legalised - and suggested that non-Muslim prisoners from war-torn countries would make suitable concubines.Salwa al Mutairi argued buying a sex-slave would protect decen

Why women fake orgasm: Because they are 'insecure and have a fear of intimacy'

Published on 2011-06-12 10:15:00

It is news that will undoubtedly be met with great scepticism by the fairer sex.But scientists claim the real reason why women fake orgasms in bed is because they are riddled with insecurities and have a fear of intimacy.While 60 per cent of women

Don't try this at home! 'Superhands' chef takes cooking to the extreme by dipping his bare hands into BOILING fat

Published on 2011-06-12 10:12:00

Dipping his hands into hot boiling fat, this chef takes his cooking to extremes. Kann 'Superhands' Trichan can bury his hands in boiling fat and sieve fried chicken with his own fingers.Amazingly the 50-year-old - a world record holder - walks away w

Are human beings extinction proof? Evolution expert makes startling claim after Doomsday clock moves another minute further from midnight

Published on 2011-06-11 23:32:00

The theory that human beings may be extinction-proof has been put forward by a leading anthropologist.Darren Curnoe, a senior Lecturer at University of New South Wales, made the argument in an article published on academic website on The Conversat

King of his castle: Man beats (his own) world record by building the world's tallest sandcastle...at almost 38-feet high

Published on 2011-06-11 23:26:00

He needed a lot more than a bucket and spade and a few pats on the top.In fact Ed Jarrett, from Connecticut, needed 1,500 volunteers and 1.6million pounds of sand and water to build the world's largest sandcastle - breaking his own record in the p

Stressed at work? Put pot plants on your desk

Published on 2011-06-11 23:18:00

The more plants office workers could see, the less sick leave they took Having potted plants in the office is good for your health, a new study has discovered.Research found that the presence of pot plants in offices reduced fatigue, stress, dry th

Wrinkles in your face could be a signal that you'll get brittle bones

Published on 2011-06-11 10:46:00

Wrinkles: Facial lines could reveal which women are at risk of fragile bones It's bad enough watching as your face gains crags and crevices over the years.But now scientists have warned women with wrinklier skin are more likely to have brittle bones.

Will your mobile turn you into a hunchback?

Published on 2011-06-11 10:45:00

How many people do you see walking down the street with their head held high these days? The answer is virtually none. Whether they’re choosing a song on their iPod, tapping out a text message on their phone or checking an email on their Blackber

Forget what you've been told by Facebook, your brain cannot handle more than 150 friends

Published on 2011-06-11 10:43:00

It may be good for the ego to have an impressive list of friends on social networking sites, but new research suggests that human beings cannot develop close bonds with more than 150 people.The seemingly random number has been reached by Robin Dun

Country living adds up to two years to your life (but you need to work in the city to afford it)

Published on 2011-06-11 06:49:00

Living in the countryside could add more than two years to your life but only as long as you are a commuter, it was claimed today.The fresh air and slower pace of life in rural areas is not just good for the soul as it really does help people out

A woman's best friend: The dog who inherited $12MILLION from billionaire Leona Helmsley dies

Published on 2011-06-11 06:47:00

Money can't buy you everything it seems - even if you are a dog.Leona Helmsley's pampered Maltese 'Trouble', who inherited $12million from the real estate billionaire, has died at the age of 12.That's 84 in dog years.Helmsley, who died in 2007, cut

Why men who are good listeners are better at sex

Published on 2011-06-11 06:46:00

It won't come as a surprise to women the world over, but an understanding male partner is far more likely to provide you with a fabulous sex life, scientists say. Men who can communicate and listen well are more likely to give their female partners

Unarmed man shot at point blank range by military police who casually watch as he bleeds to death in the street

Published on 2011-06-11 06:42:00

After pleading for life on his knees, an unarmed man is shot at point blank range by a military police officer before being left to bleed to death in the street.In the footage, a plain-clothed man grabs the victim, who allegedly robbed someone, by

Can I have a short please? Tiny teen enjoys his first beer as he becomes world's new smallest man

Published on 2011-06-11 03:31:00

Junrey Balawing sips a beer nearly as big as him as he celebrates becoming the world's smallest man.The 22-inch Filipino turns 18 on Sunday when Guinness World Records will award him the crown - which he takes from Nepal's 26.4-inch Khagendra Thap

Women are more selfish than men and more likely to bad-mouth their friends says study

Published on 2011-06-09 06:46:00

They ignore charity workers at the front door and take bigger piece when they split chocolate, claims surveyWomen are more selfish than men and more likely to bitch about their friends behind their backs, a study today revealed.The survey claims they

How half of a chap's wardrobe has been bought by his other half

Published on 2011-06-09 06:44:00

It is said that behind every great man there is a great woman.And she is almost certainly responsible for dressing him, it seems. A man relies on his wife or girlfriend to buy more than half of his clothes, a study shows. While he is responsible for

I want to meet Take That! Brave girl, 15, pens 'bucket list' of things she wants to do before she dies of cancer

Published on 2011-06-09 06:42:00

Prime Minister David Cameron backs Alice Pyne's bone marrow aimAn inspirational teenage girl has created a 'bucket list' after being told that she has terminal cancer.Alice Pyne, 15, suffers Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has created a website to update foll

Magnets could prevent heart attacks by thinning the blood as effectively as aspirin

Published on 2011-06-09 06:39:00

People at risk of heart attacks are often prescribed aspirin to thin the blood, but now scientists believe that MAGNETS could one day be used instead.Scientists at Temple University in Michigan found that a device that uses a magnetic field to th

Hefner's secret: Old age is no barrier to a man's sex drive, say scientists

Published on 2011-06-09 06:38:00

Scientists have discovered what Hugh Hefner already knows: old age does not lower a man’s sex drive.If you’re into middle age and your libido is not what it was it’s more likely to be the result of declining health, say researchers.That won

With ALL my rings I thee wed: The world's most pierced woman ties the knot... and her husband's not got a single one

Published on 2011-06-08 23:46:00

For someone covered from head to toe in nearly 7,000 metallic piercings, one extra ring might not be anything particularly special.But the latest addition to Elaine Davidson's collection could be her most cherished ring yet, as the world's most p

Stressed men really DO make snap decisions when put under pressure (while women sit back and take their time)

Published on 2011-06-08 06:30:00

It will come as no surprise to women, but men really do respond differently to risky situations when under stress. Scientists found that when the pressure is on, men charge ahead and make snap decisions for small rewards, while women are more inclin

Were you a bully at school? If so, you're much more likely to abuse your wife

Published on 2011-06-08 06:23:00

Boys who are bullies at school are more likely to continue with their menacing behaviour and abuse their partner later in life, according to researchers.Academics have discovered a strong link that suggests men who terrorise others in the playgro

Want more self-esteem? Saddle yourself with mountains of credit card debt, new study claims

Published on 2011-06-08 06:22:00

Being crushed under a mountain of debt is typically frowned upon.Not being able to pay for goods outright, and then being hit by extortionate interest rates which spiral out of control, is the stuff that financial nightmares are made of.But new re

How your medicine could be draining vital nutrients from your body

Published on 2011-06-08 06:19:00

Medication can do much to alleviate the symptoms that make your life miserable. But in most cases they don’t actually tackle the cause. There is also the risk of side-effects.And as a new book suggests, they might be adding to your health woes b

Piece of cake or expensive chocolate? Give in to temptation - it'll be good for you

Published on 2011-06-08 00:26:00

Giving in: A study has found that resisting treats is actually bad for us Denying ourselves that last piece of chocolate cake or walking past that expensive new dress in the shop window may make us feel more worthy.But resisting the treats we love

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... as long as you eat the peel

Published on 2011-06-08 00:23:00

Skin deep: Apple peel is full of goodness, according to researchers An apple a day really could keep the doctor away – as long as you don’t throw away the peel.The chemical behind the apple skin’s waxy shine is being credited with a host of h

Stressed at the office? Break out the pomegranate juice - it will make you more enthusiastic about your job

Published on 2011-06-07 09:40:00

Office boost: Pomegranate juice can make you feel more positive about your job, says new research Pomegranate juice could help beat stress at the office, research claims.It has been shown to lower workers' heart rates and make them feel more enthusia

Nuclear age has led to millions of fewer baby girls being born

Published on 2011-06-07 09:39:00

Study claims nuclear radiation from bomb testing and power plant leaks hits female birthrateJapanese nuclear disaster could hit girl births in U.S.Nuclear radiation from power plant leaks and bomb tests resulted in millions fewer baby girls born wo

Obese children perform poorly in exams compared to those who eat healthy foods

Published on 2011-06-07 09:38:00

Obese children eating unhealthy food are more likely to have poor exam results, an experiment has revealed.Researchers found that school children eating good food at lunchtime are four times more likely to concentrate in the afternoon.This led to pup

'Semi-happy' in your marriage? Historian’s new poll on the extreme lengths couples go to re-ignite the spark

Published on 2011-06-07 09:36:00

A new study shows as many as 65 per cent of marriages end in divorce - because couples found wedded life just mediocre.But according to historian Pamela Haag, that doesn't mean you can't make your stomach flip for your spouse once again - with an o

Long commute? Don't fret - you are likely to earn more than people who live round the corner from work

Published on 2011-06-07 09:34:00

Three out of four workers take less than half an hour to get to workCar is king with 76% of commuters driving inOutside London 91% of people don't use public transportThe further you commute the more you are likely to earn, new figures from the Offic

Drinking too much coffee can make you hear voices, warn scientists

Published on 2011-06-07 01:32:00

Caffeine: Those who drank a large number of coffees were more likely to hear White Christmas in white noiseIf you keep hearing things that aren’t there, you’re probably drinking too much coffee.Just five cups a day could be enough to make your ea

World’s most expensive camera from 1923 sells for more than £1m - at least it still works perfectly

Published on 2011-06-06 00:08:00

A picture is usually worth a thousand words - but they are worth a lot more if taken by the world's most expensive camera - worth more than a staggering £1MILLION.The extremely rare model, a Leica 0-series was described as in 'excellent and fully

Men only take three pairs of underwear when holidaying for a WEEK while women take ten, survey finds

Published on 2011-06-06 00:06:00

Men only think three pairs of underpants are sufficient for a week's holiday, it has been revealed.British men seem to think it is acceptable to pack only three pairs of underpants for a week-long break, whereas the majority of their spouses take

Why eating dirt can be good for you... and act as a shield for your stomach

Published on 2011-06-06 00:01:00

Hungry: Children who swap apples for dirt could actually be doing their stomach a favour, new research says (posed picture) Parents who have watched in horror as their young children stuff a handful of mud into their mouths while playing in the gar

Forget deforestation: The world's woodland is getting denser and change could help combat climate change

Published on 2011-06-05 23:59:00

For years exponents of climate change theories have used images of deforestation to support their cause.However, the density of forests and woodland across much of the world is actually increasing, according to a respected scientific study.The cha

Has equality destroyed your sex life?

Published on 2011-06-05 23:55:00

A controversial book claims feminism and the rise of ‘new men’ have killed off women's libidos...Corporate lawyer Amy, 38, goes to work in killer heels and a pencil skirt, commands a mega-salary and has a team of assistants at her beck and cal

More women convicted of battering men, as domestic violence soars in last five years

Published on 2011-06-05 23:49:00

The number of women convicted of domestic violence in England and Wales has more than doubled in the last five years.Nearly 4,000 women were successfully prosecuted last year, compared with fewer than 1,500 in 2005, figures from the Crown Prosecuti

Don't look down! Mother-and-son team re-enact fatal Puerto Rico high-wire walk that killed Wallenda family patriarch

Published on 2011-06-05 03:51:00

It's a heart-stopping way to honour a family legacy.Two members of a famed acrobatic family commemorated patriarch Karl Wallenda today by completing the stunt that killed him, walking between two towers of a seaside hotel on a wire 100ft above the

Boost your bones decade by decade...

Published on 2011-06-05 01:59:00

Jerry, 54, Elizabeth, 27, and Georgia May, 19, all look as if they have perfect bones. But what should they - and you - be doing to keep them strong?Our bones change as we age, and so do the ways we should look after them through the decades.Di

Beauty AND business brains: Why Gisele is on track to becoming world's first model billionaire

Published on 2011-06-04 09:43:00

Business brains: Gisele Bundchen, who is set to be the first billionaire model, launched her own lingerie line in May Her flawless looks have made her the world's top-earning supermodel. But it seems Gisele Bundchen is more than just a pretty face.

What would Michelle say? President Obama wolfs down TWO chili dogs and fries... the day after his wife unveils new dietary guide

Published on 2011-06-04 09:41:00

Mr Obama also visits Chrysler factory in Toledo - and fails to mention grim unemployment statisticsWhen his wife unveiled the USDA's new nutritional plate yesterday, there definitely wasn't a space for chili dogs.But that didn't stop Barack Obama wol

World’s oldest working model turns 80 (she has been working since her first Vogue cover aged 15)

Published on 2011-06-04 09:40:00

In an age obsessed with youth and beauty, Carmen Dell’Orefice is a welcome reminder that the two are not inextricably linked.The veteran model this weekend celebrated her 80th birthday as she continues to be a hit on the catwalk.The style icon and

Why the deaf see better than those who can hear

Published on 2011-06-04 09:38:00

Deaf people have better eyesight than those who can hear, research shows.Scientists discovered that the retinas of people born deaf, or who lost their hearing early in life, developed differently from those in people who can hear.This gave them g

The gel that slows hair growth and lets men shave every THREE WEEKS

Published on 2011-06-04 09:37:00

Miracle gel: Adonia Hair Serum which claims to reduce bodily hair growth by 70 per cent A cream which slows the growth of hair by 70 per cent could result in men shaving just once every three weeks.It works on both men and women, meaning five o’cl

School yearbook puts Bush and Cheney on list of 'worst 5 people of all time' (alongside Hitler, Bin Laden and Charles Manson)

Published on 2011-06-04 09:33:00

A middle school yearbook has listed former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Dick Cheney among the 'worst people of all time' - ranking them alongside Adolf Hitler, Osama Bin Laden and Charles Manson.Printed in the yearbook for s

Laughs, friends and hugs: A new survey finds the best things in life are free

Published on 2011-06-04 03:11:00

Happiness is not all money in the bank, fast cars and designer clothes, but family, friends and the beauty of nature, a study has found.A new survey has revealed the things which bring a smile to our faces are in fact life's simple pleasures - av

It's all a bit tattoo much! Great-grandfather, 69, is Britain's most inked man

Published on 2011-06-04 03:05:00

Great-grandfather Tommy Wells has been hailed the most tattooed man in Britain after having an incredible 1,000 tattoos etched across every inch of his body.The 69-year-old has spent 52 years indulging in his bizarre hobby and now has tattoos not

Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy 'increases the risk of stillbirth'

Published on 2011-06-04 03:00:00

Pregnant women who tuck into fatty foods are at greater risk of having a stillbirth, a study reveals.Researchers found an unhealthy diet decreased the blood flow from mother to baby via the placenta - the temporary organ that nourishes the foetus.

Doctors baffled after baby girl with breasts and periods starts puberty at three-MONTHS-old

Published on 2011-06-04 02:58:00

Doctors in Russia have been baffled after treating a baby girl who started showing signs of puberty at just three months old. Milana, now seven-months-old, has regular periods, her breasts have started forming and she has developed pubic hair. A sou

Keep your cool: Seeing red makes us faster and stronger, claim scientists

Published on 2011-06-04 02:40:00

Losing one’s temper is often seen as a sign of weakness. But seeing red could actually make you stronger. A study found that a mere glimpse of the colour red is enough to make us faster and more powerful. The researchers believe the phenomenon h

It's time to confront this taboo: First cousin marriages in Muslim communities are putting hundreds of children at risk

Published on 2011-06-04 02:38:00

The man wept as he told how his beautiful, dark-eyed child died in a hospital cot with medical tubes snaking from his frail body as nurses fought unsuccessfully to save him. Sick with pneumonia, the two-year-old gave up the battle for life.A rare

Will YOUR marriage survive the menopause?

Published on 2011-06-02 00:36:00

Snapped at, sidelined, spurned in the bedroom. . . men reveal the emotional turmoil of living with a wife going through 'the change' For women, the menopause is a time of profound change, both physically and emotionally. But what of the husbands

Been dumped by a friend? It's probably YOUR fault!

Published on 2011-06-02 00:34:00

About a year ago, I was chatting to a good friend one evening when she said something that shocked me to the core. Describing a recent night out with a mutual pal, she laughed as she told me: ‘We were talking about you, trying to guess how long i

The birth junkies: Why women can become addicted to giving birth

Published on 2011-06-02 00:32:00

An agonising ordeal? No, says maternity expert NICOLE CROFT, giving birth is a natural high so powerful it can leave mothers wanting moreThe offer of a Caesarean section might seem heaven sent to any pregnant woman approaching delivery day with risi

Flipping unbelievable: BMX rider achieves world record three rotations (and lands safely) in back flip stunt

Published on 2011-06-02 00:23:00

Flying through the air this bike rider looks set for one almighty crash landing.But BMX star Jed Mildon is in perfect control.That's because the 24-year-old New Zealander is in the middle of the first ever completed triple back-flip. Flipping unbel

The young traditionalists: How most children are not obsessed with TV but prefer friends and family

Published on 2011-06-02 00:20:00

Tweens are dubbed 'Generation You' because of their caring attitude, concern for others and empathy Generation You: Today's eight to 13-year-olds are more concerned with family and friends than image It's a common stereotype: the child engrossed in

Divorce 'permanently harms learning and affects their ability to make friends'

Published on 2011-06-02 00:15:00

Children struggle with maths and making friends when their parents divorce, a study has found.They often fall behind classmates whose parents stay married, suffering from anxiety, loneliness and feeling sad – and may never catch up academically.

How warming up your kidneys can treat heart failure

Published on 2011-06-01 06:47:00

Heating the kidneys with high energy waves is being used on patients with heart failure to relieve their symptoms Heating the kidneys with high energy waves could be the latest treatment for a weak heart.Doctors from Imperial College London are using

Blood pressure drugs 'may improve a woman's chances of surviving breast cancer'

Published on 2011-06-01 06:46:00

Potential: The possible link between beta-blockers and breast cancer survival was described as 'very promising' by scientistsWomen with breast cancer who take common blood pressure drugs may have better odds of surviving the disease, two studies ha

Girl, 3, with IQ of 140 who already reads bedtime stories to her baby sister (well, dad is a Countdown champion)

Published on 2011-06-01 06:43:00

Experts say three-year-old Saffron Pledger should only just be learning to count, running for the first time or simply scribbling with crayons as her young mind develops.But she is no normal child - this prodigy already reads bedtime stories to h

Mobile phones may cause cancer, warn world health chiefs: After years of contradictory claims, an authoritative verdict

Published on 2011-06-01 02:55:00

Concerns: Though experts are still divided over the risks of mobiles, the UN health agency has urged caution Mobile phone owners were urged to limit their use last night after the World Health Organisation admitted they may cause cancer. The UN’

Not tonight, I'm closing my wings: How female butterflies avoid the attention of over-zealous males

Published on 2011-06-01 02:54:00

Scientists have found that female butterflies keep their wings closed when they do not want male attention When being chased by a man, women have a number of techniques to show they are simply not interested.Now scientists have discovered that butter

Why Factor 15 sunscreen is not enough to prevent the risk of skin cancer

Published on 2011-05-31 23:29:00

Not enough: A top doctor has warned that Factor 15 sunscream may not prevent sunburn or the risk of skin cancer The official advice given to sun-bathers to use factor 15 sunscreen is insufficient, a top doctor has warned.If people wish to prevent s

Children should avoid energy drinks due to 'toxic levels of caffeine', warn doctors

Published on 2011-05-31 06:25:00

Energy drinks like Red Bull have been highlighted in a new report on the potentially harmful impact energy drinks can have on children Doctors say parents 'should never' give their children energy drinks warning they contain 'toxic' levels of caffe

Seventy-four with a six-pack: Meet the grandmother who is the world's oldest female bodybuilder

Published on 2011-05-31 00:01:00

'Officially amazing': Ernestine Shepherd was added to the 2012 Guinness World Record book as the oldest female body builder She may be a grandmother, but don't call her old. Ernestine Shepherd, 74, of Baltimore has been crowned by the Guinness Book

Video games being blamed for divorce as men 'prefer World of Warcraft to their wives'

Published on 2011-05-30 23:51:00

A growing number of marriages are being wrecked by video game addiction.More women filing for divorce are complaining that their husbands spend too long playing video games, according to research.Of those wives who cite unreasonable behaviour for en

Woman chopped off man's penis as he 'attempted to rape her' before taking it to police as evidence (21+)

Published on 2011-05-30 23:44:00

A woman cut off a man's penis as he attempted to rape her and took it to a police station as evidence against him.Monju Begum, 40, attacked the man in Bangladesh after he burst into her shack and launched his sex attack.The victim then wrapped up the

Why GPs should be prescribing acupuncture to patients branded hypochondriacs

Published on 2011-05-30 07:07:00

Millions of patients with ‘unexplained symptoms’ could benefit from acupuncture on the NHS, it is claimed.Just 12 sessions led to health improvements for patients taking part in the first study of its kind.British researchers want GPs to prescri

PayPal co-founder pays 24 teenagers $100,000 each to quit school and follow their dreams

Published on 2011-05-30 06:54:00

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has created a scholarship programme that comes with a unique catch: the recipients are being paid not to go to college. Instead, these teenagers and 20-year-olds are getting $100,000 each to chase their entrepreneuria

Why it is easier for men to give up smoking (even though women try harder)

Published on 2011-05-30 06:53:00

Breaking the habit: Men find it easier to quite smoking, a study found Men are better at giving up smoking – even though women are keener to quit, a study has found.The researchers believe that women may find it harder to kick the habit because t

What makes an ideal man? A career as a manager and a healthy bank account

Published on 2011-05-29 23:42:00

Manager: Women surveyed were attracted to wealth and status A single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife, Jane Austen wrote in 1813.But though almost 200 years have passed since the publication of Pride and Prejudice, it ap

Lost in a book? How reading and doing crosswords can block your ability to hear

Published on 2011-05-29 06:59:00

Becoming engrossed in a good book or a crossword really can block the ability to hear, a study has found.Scientists demonstrated that when someone focuses their full attention on something, they can become deaf to normally audible sounds.It happens

Why coffee cuts your chance of pregnancy

Published on 2011-05-29 03:18:00

Scientists say they have discovered why drinking coffee makes it harder for women to conceive.Caffeine, the stimulant in coffee, impairs the transport of eggs from the ovaries to the womb, they found. Warning: Drinking too much coffee can affect t

Can drinking donkeys' milk help you to stay in shape?

Published on 2011-05-29 02:38:00

Good for you? A study found volunteers drinking cows' milk put on more weight than those on donkey milk Fed up with skimmed milk and can’t stomach soya? Give donkeys’ milk a try.Said to be the secret of Cleopatra’s flawless complexion, donkey

How it takes just 15 minutes of web tuition for anyone to hack into your email

Published on 2011-05-29 01:59:00

Hacking in to an email account is easier and faster than you may expect. In fact it takes less than 15 minutes, according to a new study.A class of volunteers, including a TV producer, a self-employed baker and a retiree, were able to learn how to

Ibuprofen 'could be used to treat prostate cancer'

Published on 2011-05-28 23:53:00

Painkillers shown to slow tumour growthPainkillers such as ibuprofen could be used to combat prostate and other cancers, research suggests.It is believed the drugs interact with cancer cells to slow tumour growth.Ibuprofen belongs to a particular cla

Flaky skin? Try the ancient almond remedy

Published on 2011-05-28 23:32:00

To cure itchy skin, the answer may lie in a bottle costing just £1.59 High Street chemists' shelves heave with expensive creams and lotions for itchy, flaky skins and scalps.But could a bottle of almond oil, costing as little as £1.59, really be al

Graphic warnings on cigarette packets DO help smokers to kick the habit

Published on 2011-05-28 08:09:00

Graphic warning showing neck tumours and diseased lungs on the front of cigarette packets do push smokers in to giving up cigarettes, researchers say.Scientists found nearly all adult smokers in countries that are required to place health labels o

Don't mess with Britain's strongest schoolgirl! 14-year-old born so early she almost died is now tipped for Olympic Glory

Published on 2011-05-28 08:02:00

She's Britain's strongest schoolgirl and capable of hefting the equivalent of the weight of two of her teachers onto her shoulders.The 14-year-old from Newton Abbot, Devon, has experienced a meteoric rise in the sport after taking it up just eigh

First thing women notice about other women is how FAT they are

Published on 2011-05-28 08:01:00

Never mind the hours spent choosing new clothes, applying make-up and getting your hair just right: if you care what other women think, the priority should be squeezing in your waistline.That is the first thing your rivals will be looking at when

King of the Jungle: The rip-roaring story of the British Army officer who became the first man to walk the Amazon

Published on 2011-05-28 07:49:00

Looking back, I can’t say I wasn’t warned. I’d asked an Indian chief to contact the next village by radio, and heard the threat loud and clear: ‘If the gringo comes here, he’ll be killed.’It was my Peruvian guide, Cho, who came up wit

Sex education: Why ARE so many female teachers having affairs with their teenage students... and is the 'cougar effect' to blame?

Published on 2011-05-28 07:28:00

Charged: Nicole Letcher, an English teacher at Fulton High School, Illinois, has been charged with six counts of sex abuse with a 16-year-old As school years go, this one has been riddled with sex scandal.But it's not droves of male teachers who

If at first you don't succeed... give up! Why quitting is the best way to be a winner

Published on 2011-05-26 06:35:00

It's the opposite of what we're all told. But from jobs to relationships, psychologists have some VERY surprising advice...For years, I dreamed of going back to university to study literature. I had romantic notions of days spent in the library, ga

Opposites DO attract: Ever thought your marriage was a bit of a mismatch? Here's proof love conquers all

Published on 2011-05-26 04:26:00

When it comes to love, the old adage is that opposites attract — something these four couples know all about...YOUNG/OLDVesna Pivcevic, 41, is a film company director. She lives in London with her partner Joe Lamb, 28, who works in a kitchen desi

Why are women so cruel when it comes to dumping friends?

Published on 2011-05-26 04:17:00

For many women, there’s only one thing more devastating — more visceral in many ways — than being dumped by a bloke. And that’s being dumped by a girlfriend.Like being fired, it is a rite of passage into emotional adulthood that many of us

A 45-minute commute could mean you are on the road to divorce

Published on 2011-05-26 04:12:00

If you are reading this on your way to work, then your marriage may already be in trouble.Long commutes to work make it more likely a marriage will fail, a study has found, Those who spend a long time on trains or stuck in cars shuttling to the off

Drink-driving women are more likely to be 'older, better-educated and divorced' according to a new study

Published on 2011-05-26 04:09:00

Young men in their 20s are four times more likely to be involved in drink-drive accidents than other age group and you might assume the same would apply for women.But a new study has revealed that females who drink and drive are often older, better

Don't bother buying your wife or girlfriend flowers...she'll only think you're cheating

Published on 2011-05-26 01:38:00

They are the classic gift of love. But giving your wife a bunch of flowers may not have quite the effect you desired.She may well think it’s a sign you’re cheating, a study has revealed. It found that three quarters of women admit they are suspic

Counting their millions: The Harry Potter stars working their magic on the Rich List

Published on 2011-05-25 04:15:00

The final Harry Potter book may have been published and the final film due for release this summer, but the wizard continues to cast his lucrative spell.The author of the series of seven books, JK Rowling, 45, increased her wealth by £11million t

Schoolboy, 13, becomes youngest Briton to design iPhone app video game

Published on 2011-05-25 00:36:00

Spud Run will be available to download for 59p from next weekA schoolboy has become Britain's youngest iPhone app developer - after learning how to write a smartphone game by watching online tutorials.Aaron Bond, 13, designed and produced Spud Run

Millions of Indian babies aborted because their mothers do not want two girls

Published on 2011-05-25 00:27:00

Girl talk: Data from India's census showed the country's population comprised of 914 girls under age six for every 1,000 boys In a society that values the birth of a baby boy over that of a girl it's still an alarming fact that an increasing number

How taking a brisk walk could stop onset of prostate cancer

Published on 2011-05-25 00:10:00

Walking briskly could be a lifesaver for men with prostate cancer, say researchers.At least three hours of walking a week can delay or even prevent the disease’s progression.But the benefits are gained only by men who walk briskly, rather than at a

What would Tom and Jerry say? Children DON'T enjoy violence in TV programmes

Published on 2011-05-24 23:58:00

It may come as a surprise to some parents whose children beg to watch the more unsuitable programmes on television.But researchers have found that violence adds nothing to youngsters' enjoyment of TV shows.They found that children who watched cartoo

Computers are 'wrecking children's reading skills as they abandon library books'

Published on 2011-05-24 23:55:00

Book borrowing from libraries has fallen as computer use has increasedComputer games are harming children’s reading, researchers warned last night.They found that the reading ability of nine and ten-year-olds has slumped in countries where house

Brits are happier and wealthier than European counterparts....but we're also fatter and frightened of going out after dark

Published on 2011-05-24 10:29:00

It may come as a surprise to many, but living in the UK makes you one of the happiest people in Europe.Compared to other countries, we also work fewer hours, make more money and in an average day are less likely to feel sad, worried or bored.On the

Women really DO like the strong, silent type: Scientists find happy men are 'significantly less attractive' to ladies

Published on 2011-05-24 10:23:00

Men rank women more attractive than women rank men, researchers concludedWomen find happy men significantly less sexually attractive than those who swagger or brood, researchers said today.They are least attracted to smiling men, instead preferring

'Whites suffer more racism than blacks': Study shows white American people believe they are more discriminated against

Published on 2011-05-24 10:18:00

White Americans feel they are more discriminated against than blacks, a new study reveals. Sociologists from Harvard and Tufts universities asked 209 white and 208 black men and women to rate 'racism' against both ethnic groups since the 1950s on

Driving into a rage: Why male motorists are more stressed by traffic jams

Published on 2011-05-24 03:04:00

They may pride themselves on performing the perfect parallel park and never asking for directions.But it seems male drivers are consistently overtaken by women when it comes to staying cool in congestion.Men’s stress levels soar seven times higher

Looking for the ideal man? Try the nearest museum or art gallery, say health experts

Published on 2011-05-24 03:02:00

If you’re looking for a man who’s healthy and contented, perhaps your first date should be at a museum or art gallery.That is because men who regularly indulge in cultural activities are likely to be in better shape, both mentally and physical

Psychiatric help to be offered to women who insist on a caesarean because they are too scared to give birth naturally

Published on 2011-05-24 03:00:00

Overcoming fears: The counselling will try to persuade women to give birth naturally Women who ask for a caesarean because they are too frightened to give birth naturally will be offered psychiatric counselling under guidelines from the health watc

The secret of eternal youth? Give your DNA a workout!

Published on 2011-05-24 02:57:00

From the moment we're conceived, our telomeres start shortening A blood test costing £400 that can reveal how long you will live is going on sale later this year, the Mail reported last week. The test works by checking on the length of your telome

How men can perk up their virility WITHOUT Viagra (21+)

Published on 2011-05-24 02:53:00

Last week, British researchers revealed impotence drugs such as Viagra might cause sudden hearing loss — which is worrying news for the estimated 2.3 million men in Britain who suffer from erectile dysfunction.It is thought that a chain of chemi

Feeling popular? The average 22 year old has 1,000 plus Facebook friends, that's 50 times more than their parents

Published on 2011-05-24 01:56:00

Can you claim to know over 400 people well and call every one of them a ‘friend’? Well that’s exactly what social networking sites such as Facebook help you achieve - if you’re 22 that is.The average 22 year old in the UK boasts more than

Now thang is a good Scrabble word, innit

Published on 2011-05-23 02:33:00

Perhaps it will tempt youngsters to take up stimulating board games.Or maybe the latest version of the ‘Scrabble Bible’ will simply prompt more blazing rows between seasoned players.Street slang terms including thang, grrl and innit are among al

Is obesity contagious? If you’ve got fat friends you’re more likely to be overweight

Published on 2011-05-23 02:32:00

Obesity is contagious - with people who have a higher number of fat friends or relatives at greater risk of becoming obese themselves, new research warns.And while standing beside a fat pal has long been regarded as a way of looking good in pictur

Could blowing your nose lead to a stroke?

Published on 2011-05-23 02:30:00

Drinking coffee, making love, getting angry or even blowing your nose can significantly increase your chances of having a deadly type of stroke, scientists have warned. Seemingly harmless everyday functions such as going to the lavatory, drinking a

The women who say they would rather be blind than fat

Published on 2011-05-23 02:29:00

One in six women say they would rather be blind than obese, a survey has found.Others would prefer alcoholism or catching herpes to being massively overweight.Researchers in the U.S. interviewed 100 women and asked whether they would rather be obes

Want to get fitter? Running backwards is the way forward

Published on 2011-05-23 01:04:00

Yes, it sounds bonkers but it protects the joints and burns more caloriesOn a breezy afternoon in a South London park, my attempts at boosting my fitness are heading in the wrong direction. Bemused onlookers can’t help but take a second glance as

Couch potato lifestyles of the internet generation 'creating weak children'

Published on 2011-05-23 00:57:00

Over-anxious parenting also causing drop in fitnessChildren's bodies now have less muscle and more fatChildhoods dominated by computer games, TV and Facebook have resulted in a generation of ten-year-old weaklings, research suggests.Modern primary

The 2011 Glosscars: Face and body

Published on 2011-05-22 03:34:00

Best New Bath and Body Product Mass Market WINNER Sanctuary Ultra Rich Body Butter One of the first ‘spa’ brands in the UK, Sanctuary’s having a renaissance – winning here with a skin-meltingly hydrating body balm giving 24 hours of mois

The 2011 Glosscars: Haircare, fragrance and men's grooming

Published on 2011-05-22 03:32:00

Best New Haircare/Styling/Colouring Product Mass Market WINNER Batiste Dry Shampoo Fresh Have you noticed how suddenly it’s all about dry shampoo? No need even to wash-and-go: simply spritz roots, brush hair – and your hair is instantly clean

Social networking linked to rise in STDs: How health experts blame Facebook for making it easier to find casual sex

Published on 2011-05-22 03:23:00

A rise in sexually transmitted diseases among teens and young adults could be attributed to social networking websites, a report has suggested.Health experts said a recent spike in STDs in America may be due to users letting their guards down bef

Centers for Disease Control issue official guidelines to prepare for the world being taken over by... zombies

Published on 2011-05-22 03:21:00

The next time a decaying corpse approaches you in the street, you'll know what to do.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal agency, has posted guidance telling people what to do in a ‘zombie apocalypse’ - and they don’t ad

The man with the Midas touch: LinkedIn founder to get $1.7billion as company goes public (he also invested in Facebook and Flickr)

Published on 2011-05-22 01:36:00

Reid Hoffman, the founder of business networking site LinkedIn, has a way of picking winners.The American entrepreneur, 43, has invested in some 80 start ups including Facebook, Groupon and Flickr.Now he and his wife Michelle Yee are set to make more

Atheists have 'better sex lives than followers of religion who are plagued with guilt'

Published on 2011-05-22 01:35:00

Atheists have far better sex lives than religious people who are plagued with guilt during intercourse and for weeks afterwards, researchers have found.A study discovered that non-believers are more willing to discuss sexual fantasies and are mor

Japanese superquake moved ocean floor 79 feet sideways and 10 feet up - and new data shows region is under more strain

Published on 2011-05-21 02:43:00

The ocean floor shifted sideways by 79 feet in the Japanese earthquake in March - much further than scientists originally predicted.And researchers are warning that immense amounts of seismic stress remain stored in the area, putting it at risk of

Cult of Apple: Why the must-have brand triggers brain reaction 'similar to religious devotion'

Published on 2011-05-21 02:40:00

Fans of Apple products are known for their extreme devotion to the technology brand.But a new TV programme suggests that this desire for iPods and iPads can occasionally border on the religious.An MRI scan of an Apple fanatic's brain has found the s

Middle-aged and worried about having a heart attack? A jogging test could reveal your risk

Published on 2011-05-20 23:36:00

How fast can you run a mile? It could tell you much about your risk of developing heart disease If you're middle-aged and worried about having a heart-attack, a simple jogging test could put your mind at rest.Researchers found how fast a middle-aged

Sunshine linked to fatherhood: Vitamin D boosts sperm quality

Published on 2011-05-20 23:35:00

Would-be fathers should make the most of the next sunny day by taking off their shirt and topping up their tan.A study of 340 men found that vitamin D, produced by the body when exposed to the sun, boosts the quality of sperm.They become better at s

Playing computer games increases obesity risk in teens by making them hungry

Published on 2011-05-20 23:30:00

Computer games make teenagers hungry and more likely to become obese, scientists claim.They stimulate youngsters’ appetites encouraging them to raid the fridge and cupboards for snacks.Experts believe this may explain why children who spend hour

Organic food 'can help you lose weight and live longer': How natural fruit and vegetables are packed with more nutrients

Published on 2011-05-20 23:29:00

Switching to organic produce could help you live longer as well as keeping you healthier and slimmer, say academics.Fruit and vegetables grown without artificial fertilisers have significantly more key nutrients, including vitamin C.As a result, goi

Domestic bliss (If you're a man): Study finds husbands relax more when women are at the kitchen sink

Published on 2011-05-20 06:52:00

Researchers find women do TWICE as much housework as men Stress: Men relax most when their wives are doing the chores It is the news most women today do not want to hear - their husbands relax best when their wives are doing the chores.Researchers

How a jab of gel could be the surgery-free solution to your bad back

Published on 2011-05-20 06:50:00

Clinical trials likely to start in three years Excruciating: Eighty per cent of Britons suffer with back pain at some point in their lives An injection that could ease the misery of back pain for millions has been invented by British scientists. It

How crossing your arms can confuse your brain and help lessen pain

Published on 2011-05-20 06:49:00

Crossing your arms after burning your hand or suffering an injury could lessen pain, research suggests.Scientists found that crossing the arms across the body may confuse the brain about where pain is occurring.Researchers think the theory has most i

Had a row with your partner today? That'll be one of the 2,455 you will have this year

Published on 2011-05-20 06:47:00

Couples bicker an average of 2,455 times a year, it has been revealed.Money issues, laziness and not listening are among the top gripes for couples, say researchers.Snoring, driving too fast and what to have for dinner are also common sources of tens

The glamour model, the billionaire patriarch with 22 wives and the child terrorist: Meet the OTHER Bin Ladens

Published on 2011-05-18 23:53:00

New generation: Osama's lingerie model niece Wafah Dufour reclining on a bed in a magazine shoot With their monstrous black sheep apparently 20,000 leagues under the Arabian Sea, it’s back to business for the much misunderstood Bin Laden clan.And

Solar storms will peak in 2013 and wreak havoc on Earth's electrical communications, top scientist warns

Published on 2011-05-18 23:44:00

Solar storms could have 'devastating effects' on human technology when they hit a peak in two years' time, a leading scientist has warned.U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration assistant secretary Kathryn Sullivan said the storms pos

Fruit, wine and a roll of bread a day: How 114-year-old Maria became the oldest person in the world

Published on 2011-05-18 23:39:00

A 114-year-old Brazilian woman is the world's oldest living human, Guinness World Records said today.Maria Gomes Valentim attributes her longevity to eating a daily roll of bread for breakfast along with fruit, although she indulges in the occasion

Reasons NOT to be cheerful: Happy people die younger than their more reserved peers, study finds

Published on 2011-05-18 23:31:00

People who are too happy die younger than their more downbeat peers, claims new research.A study which followed children from the 1920s to old age showed that people who were rated 'highly cheerful' by teachers at school died younger than their mo

Cheating in exams, shoplifting and dodging fares: What a quarter of teenagers think is acceptable behaviour

Published on 2011-05-18 23:23:00

But 80 per cent still want to solve the world's problems Morally degenerate? A quarter of teenagers believe there's nothing wrong with cheating in exams The older generation are always grumbling about the youth of today - but it seems they may have

Why tall men are more striking... because they make better fighters

Published on 2011-05-18 23:15:00

The tall and the short: Researchers think they know why women prefer tall men - and it's not in their genes Women prefer taller men because they are better at fighting, scientists claimed yesterday.A study has shown men hit hardest when striking dow

Havana heaven: World's longest cigar rolls into the record books (made by a Cuban, of course)

Published on 2011-05-18 09:59:00

This is the world's longest cigar - made by an expert who was clearly on a roll.The amazing Havana - made in Cuba of course - checks in at a stunning 268.4ft (81.8metres)And when word came through from the people at Guinness, Jose Castelar was celebr

World's oldest newlyweds give marriage tips... and reveal secret to longevity is wine, whiskey and fried food

Published on 2011-05-18 09:57:00

Wine, whiskey and fried food probably wouldn't top any doctor's list of how to live longer.But they've clearly not done much harm to Forrest Lunsway and Rose Pollard, who became the world's oldest newlyweds when they married in California at a com

The 'sexist' tales of Peter Rabbit and Fantastic Mr Fox

Published on 2011-05-18 09:55:00

In books likeThe Tale of Peter Rabbit, Fantastic Mr Fox and Winnie-the-Pooh leading and positive female roles are scarce Children's literature is inherently sexist because the majority of heroes are male, a study claims. An analysis of 6,000 best-

Why swearing can ease the pain... but not if you curse too often

Published on 2011-05-18 09:53:00

Foul-mouthed: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his swearing Swearing can relieve pain – but only if you don’t curse regularly in everyday life, claim psychologists.Previous studies have shown that letting fly with a few choice expletive

Six cups of coffee a day 'can slash prostate cancer risk'

Published on 2011-05-18 00:18:00

Drinking cup after cup of coffee could more than halve the odds of developing a deadly prostate tumour, research suggests.A 20-year study of almost 50,000 men found those who drank at least six cups a day were 20 per cent less likely to get prostat

Life-long obesity risk of 'eating for two' in pregnancy: Mothers won't lose extra weight, experts warn

Published on 2011-05-18 00:15:00

It is advice that many an expectant mother will have heard as she settles down to a meal.But ‘eating for two’ during pregnancy could leave women saddled with the extra pounds for life, researchers have found.Pregnant women who gain excessive wei

Why a happy marriage gives the equivalent in satisfaction to earning £65,000-a-year

Published on 2011-05-18 00:13:00

Happy: Married couples are more content, researchers suggestA stable marriage has the same emotional value to a husband or wife as a salary of £65,000 a year, it was claimed yesterday.Couples in long-term marriages are ‘significantly more content

Death of Bin Laden makes Mexico drug baron world’s most wanted (and he may be behind more killings than 9/11 mastermind)

Published on 2011-05-18 00:11:00

Billionaire: Joaquin Guzman Loera "el Chapo Guzman" pictured in a Mexican prison in 1993 before his escape He is the top dog in Mexico's bloody drug war, presiding over a $1billion drug empire and acused of firing the first shot in a bloody cartel

Brotherly love: Britain’s oldest surviving triplets celebrate their 80th birthday

Published on 2011-05-18 00:09:00

They were dubbed the Tabloid Triplets after their photograph was published in a national newspaper in 1931.Now the oldest surviving triplets in Britain are celebrating their 80th year - as well as their unique status as being the only of their kind

Getting along with colleagues could help you live longer (but you don't need to like your boss)

Published on 2011-05-17 23:58:00

Getting along with your work colleagues could actually help you live longer, new research has shown.A study of 820 men and women showed those with good peer-to-peer relationships had a lower risk of mortality than those did not chime with their co

Boy, two, with brain cancer is 'cured' after secretly being fed medical marijuana by his father

Published on 2011-05-17 08:31:00

A desperate father whose son was suffering from a life-threatening brain tumour has revealed he gave him cannabis oil to ease his pain. And he has now apparently made a full recovery.Cash Hyde, known as Cashy, was a perfectly healthy baby when he

Nature's gastric bands: From cinnamon to seaweed, the foods that naturally curb your appetite and help you shed pounds

Published on 2011-05-17 08:26:00

Last week, researchers revealed spicing up meal-times with red chilli peppers could provide a natural appetite suppressant and help you lose weight. Here, LAURA STOTT explains why — and gives some other fascinating tips on how to curb your app

Twittering celebrities are less appealing and have shorter careers than those who maintain an 'aura of mystique'

Published on 2011-05-17 08:23:00

Celebrities who bombard fans with Twitter updates are likely to have shorter careers than those who maintain an aura of mystique, according to a survey.Constant access to music megastars such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber through soci

Reckless young drivers 'have greater risk of mental health problems'

Published on 2011-05-17 08:18:00

Young adults who take risks on the roads such as cutting up other drivers or speeding are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, say researchers. Psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, has been linked to risky behaviour

£435 DNA test that tells you how long you'll live to go on sale later this year... but will you be brave enough to take it?

Published on 2011-05-17 00:16:00

Critics said the controversial new technology opens a Pandora¿s box, whereby insurance companies may demand tests before offering someone a policy A test that tells you how long you will live for is to go on sale in Britain later this year.The blo

Just one poor night's sleep 'will slow down your metabolism' and lead to putting on weight

Published on 2011-05-17 00:10:00

If you are putting on weight, try counting your hours of sleep as well as your calories.According to scientists, just one night of sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain.It slows down the body’s metabolism the next morning – meaning less energ

First it was one child... now residents of Shanghai have been told they can keep only one dog

Published on 2011-05-17 00:07:00

A dog's life: Shanghai authorities have introduced a law limiting dog ownership to one per family After decades with a single-child policy, residents of Shanghai are now resigned to the fact that the strict control will also be applied to their pe

Why having lots of brothers and sisters is bad for your heart

Published on 2011-05-17 00:05:00

Heart disease is Britain’s biggest killer, with one person in the UK dying of a heart attack every six minutes. While we all know that smoking, lack of exercise and obesity increase the risk, there are many other, more unexpected factors that cou

The male urge to shop: Men spend more than women on items they buy on a whim

Published on 2011-05-16 23:56:00

Modern men spend more on impulse buys than women do, research has revealed.A study found that men regularly shell out an average of £25-a-week on items they bought on a whim, while women spend close to £19-per-week.Food, beer and DVDs are the mo

One cup cuts blood pressure, two stave off dementia... and six reduce your skin cancer risk - the GOOD news about coffee!

Published on 2011-05-16 23:45:00

We are a nation of coffee addicts — last year alone we spent almost £1 billion on it. Our caffeine habit was vindicated last week when Swedish researchers revealed women who drink five or more cups a day could be protecting themselves agains

Most 25 to 35-year-olds suffering from a 'quarter-life crisis'

Published on 2011-05-16 00:08:00

Anxiety: Many young adults feel 'locked into' their lives They may still be in the prime of their lives - but for many young adults, their 20s and 30s are now a time of panic and self-doubt as they suffer a ‘quarter-life crisis’.Faced with too

Many Strokes Occur in Sleep, Preventing Treatment

Published on 2011-05-16 00:06:00

Study Shows 14% of Strokes Are So-Called ‘Wake-Up’ StrokesMany people who suffer strokes have them while they are asleep, which may prevent them from getting clot-busting treatment in the critical first few hours after a stroke, a study shows.Suc

They married their first love. Now, divorced and lonely, they're the new generation of... women who don't know how to date

Published on 2011-05-16 00:04:00

Jennifer Lee was understandably excited when she bumped into an old school crush at a party. Newly single, after ending an 11-year relationship, she jumped at the chance of a bit of romance and was encouraged when he seemed to reciprocate. For the

Let them eat pizza: Parenting guru's recipe for bringing up children

Published on 2011-05-15 23:57:00

Children should be allowed to eat pizza and watch more television, says a parenting guru.Dr Bryan Caplan believes parents try too hard when bringing up their offspring and advises a more relaxed approach.He claims ‘investment parenting’ – musi

We are STILL being judged on our looks, say female workers

Published on 2011-05-15 23:44:00

Sexism prevails: Thousands of British women believe they are still judged on their looks and are held behind a glass ceiliing It's news which will come as no surprise to women struggling to rise to the top in the workplace.Sexism is till rife and app

Scientists discover the two pathways to women's pleasure

Published on 2011-05-15 23:21:00

It’s a mystery to many men and a source of frustration to many women.Now a study of the brain is helping scientists to unlock the secrets of the female orgasm.By using scanners to observe which parts of a woman’s brain become active when they

Nudists seek out the young and the naked to up their numbers (21+)

Published on 2011-05-15 00:30:00

Going naked isn't as big as it used to be.Over the past few decades, membership in major nudist organizations has been flat or declining, and operators of nudist cruises and beach resorts are worried about a dearth of young adherents to the clothe

Facebook could be worth $100BILLION by next spring as 'profits exceed expectations'

Published on 2011-05-15 00:28:00

Plenty to smile about: Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, is on track to make $2billion this yearFacebook is reportedly on track to earn more than $2billion in 2011, far exceeding forecasts made last year.The leaked figures indicate the Californi

Marital Strife Linked to Infants’ Sleeping Woes

Published on 2011-05-15 00:26:00

Study Shows Instability in Parents’ Relationship Has Impact on Sleep of InfantsInfants who are exposed to marital discord are more likely to have trouble sleeping during infancy and when they approach the toddler stage, a study shows.Researchers ev

A city united by glory! Double success as Manchester's two clubs win titles and Rooney celebrates with bizarre chest-shaving Tweet

Published on 2011-05-15 00:23:00

2.37pm: Manchester United win 19th league title - a new record4.54pm: City lift FA Cup, their first trophy for 35 yearsFor once, the city of Manchester really was united yesterday.Sir Alex Ferguson's footballers secured a record 19th league title

Between us, we're worth $1 trillion: The world's richest dinner party

Published on 2011-05-14 23:37:00

The heads of Apple, Google, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter - oh, and the U.S. President, too. Has there ever been a more powerful power lunch? And who got the bill? From left-to-right (clockwise): Eric Schmidt, Arthur D Levinson, John T Chamber

Taking asthma drugs? Avoid grilled meat

Published on 2011-05-14 23:21:00

Many foods considered essential for a balanced diet could interfere with some of the most commonly prescribed medicines – either rendering them useless or increasing the dosage to a dangerous level.Dr Jane Alder, lecturer in pharmacology at the

Belief in religion is 'simply a universal part of human nature'

Published on 2011-05-14 01:53:00

Humans are naturally inclined to believe in gods and an afterlife, according to a major three-year study.The £1.9 million international project, led by Oxford University academics, sought to discover whether beliefs in gods and an afterlife were

Why male bears are more likely to kill than protective mothers

Published on 2011-05-14 01:52:00

If you go down to the woods today be sure of a big surprise.For while forest rangers traditionally warn of attacks by mother bears protecting their cubs, it is actually the male of the species that is more dangerous, a study has revealed. Male bla

Caesarean risk: New research finds C-section babies are more likely to become obese in later life

Published on 2011-05-14 01:49:00

Babies born by C-section are at greater risk of becoming obese Babies born by caesarean section are at greater risk of becoming obese in later life than those delivered naturally, researchers have found.The obesity epidemic could be partly driven

'There's no style in San Francisco': Romance queen Danielle Steel sparks anger in former hometown

Published on 2011-05-14 00:25:00

Parisian chic: Danielle Steel believes there is 'no style' in San Francisco She has sold nearly 600 million copies of her racy novels, making her the most popular author writing today.But Danielle Steel, 64, the American-born author who now spends

Forget Atkins... carbs could help you LOSE weight

Published on 2011-05-14 00:16:00

An explosive new book claims carb-heavy foods - including potatoes - can actually help you lose weight For years, dieters have berated themselves for every bite of bread or pasta that has passed their lips.But tucking into carbs could actually help u

Winners by a whisker: Meet the hirsute gents with the world's wackiest beards

Published on 2011-05-13 23:56:00

Photographer Dave Mead has scoured the planet looking for the most extreme examples of facial hair and judging by these chaps he seems to have succeeded.And when it comes to hairy faces Germany seems to be leading the way, although there are stro

Aids virus vaccine 'could remove ALL traces of disease from sufferers for the rest of their lives'

Published on 2011-05-12 01:37:00

Vaccine enables immune system to be constantly 'on the alert' for HIVMore than half of infected monkeys given vaccine showed 'no signs' of virus in testsHuman trials is next step for vaccine developmentAn experimental drug helped monkeys with a form

Twice the nappies and double the trouble, but mothers who give birth to twins live longer

Published on 2011-05-12 01:36:00

With twice as many dirty nappies and double the number of feeds, it is easy for mothers of twins to envy those who just have one baby to bring up at a time.But all their hard work could bring an unexpected reward, with a study concluding that wome

Always feeling cold? You are destined to live a long life

Published on 2011-05-12 01:34:00

Those who constantly feel cold may have the last laugh They take a hot water bottle to bed in summer and are ridiculed for wearing their coat indoors.But those who constantly feel cold may have the last laugh, with a study linking low body temperatur

A spoonful of sugar can help beat bugs: Antibiotics made more effective by glucose

Published on 2011-05-12 01:32:00

It seems a spoonful of sugar can do more than help the medicine go down – it can also help make it work.Sugar can improve the effectiveness of antibiotics against infections, according to researchers.They found that glucose and fructose – types

Could five cups of coffee a day protect against breast cancer?

Published on 2011-05-10 23:29:00

Findings: Studies have claimed that drinking coffee could reduce the overall risk of breast cancer Women who drink coffee could be protecting themselves against an aggressive form of breast cancer, research suggests.Those who regularly enjoy the hot

Who cares about the bill... the waitress had a lovely smile: Why cheery service means businesses can charge more

Published on 2011-05-10 23:27:00

For the salesman or waitress with a sunny disposition, here’s some news to make you beam even more.A genuine smile of pleasure can make a customer feel better – even if they are being overcharged.The finding comes from a study in which psychologi

Microsoft set to buy Skype for $8.5bn in biggest deal in history

Published on 2011-05-10 23:24:00

Deal going ahead despite Skype making overall loss of $7million last year663 million registered on Skype but 124 million active users each monthMove sparks mixed reaction from Silicone ValleyMicrosoft shares fell by 1.87 per cent at time of opening M

Heart attack drugs 'most effective at bedtime' NOT in the morning as doctors claimed

Published on 2011-05-10 23:22:00

Drugs to prevent heart attacks are far more effective if taken at bedtime, research shows.Many doctors tell patients to take the medication first thing in the morning with their breakfast.But now scientists claim that they have so little benefit at

Taking painkillers increases risk of death to heart attack victims by '55 per cent'

Published on 2011-05-10 23:19:00

Dangers: Ibuprofen could cause repeat heart attack, researchers said Taking popular painkillers such as Ibuprofen could kill people who've suffered a heart attack, according to new research. Scientists looked at patients who had previously had a hear

Paracetamol found to have link to blood cancers

Published on 2011-05-10 23:16:00

Ground-breaking study tracked 65,000 older users Danger: A chemical in paracetamol has been linked to blood cancers Regular users of paracetamol have an increased risk of developing blood cancers, researchers have found.The tablets contain a chemic

Why your love handles may be GOOD for you: The latest findings might ease your fears about your chubby bits

Published on 2011-05-10 02:26:00

Fat — don’t you just hate it? Not only is it depressing to look at, but it’s a surefire route to diabetes, heart disease and a host of other disorders. As if we needed any more evidence of its malign effects, last week a group of researchers

How appreciating works of art can provide as much pleasure as being in love

Published on 2011-05-10 02:10:00

Looking at works of art can be as pleasurable as gazing into the eyes of a loved one, scientists have found.Researchers showed 30 different paintings to participants and used brain scans to measure the most powerful 'pleasure' response in those tak

Jobs well done: Apple overtakes Google as the world's most valuable brand

Published on 2011-05-10 02:06:00

Thanks to the success of the iPhone, iPod and of course, the iPad, Apple has overtaken Google as the world's most valuable brand, according to a new study. Apple's victory ends a four-year reign by the Internet search engine.The brand is now worth

Hot flushes from the menopause could last up to TEN years

Published on 2011-05-10 01:59:00

The hot flushes that are common during and after menopause may last an average of more than 10 years, according to a study.Women who go through the fertility change had previously been believed to have the uncomfortable symptom for around five years.

Rare conjoined twins who share a single body born in China

Published on 2011-05-09 23:52:00

A woman has given birth to a baby girl with two heads in the Chinese province of Sichuan.The conjoined twins, who share a single body, two arms and two legs, were born by Caesarean section last week, according to officials.The sisters are believed

Breastfeeding 'cuts risk of your child becoming badly behaved'

Published on 2011-05-09 23:49:00

Health benefits: Breastfeeding for the first six months protects babies from a variety of illnesses and allergies Just four months of breastfeeding can cut the risk of children becoming badly behaved by almost a third, a study suggests.It found 16 p

Intolerance to lactose: Why your aversion to dairy foods may be all in the mind

Published on 2011-05-09 02:14:00

Are people who say they're allergic to dairy products just milking it? The mere thought of a latte or cappuccino brings some people out in a cold sweat and they like nothing more than to bore others with the virtues of soy milk.But researchers say

Rise of the bride who's older than the groom, after Kate and Wills set trend

Published on 2011-05-09 02:05:00

Age gap: The number of women five years older than their husbands has doubled since the early 60s Married women are increasingly likely to be older than their husbands, figures reveal.They show 26 per cent of brides have a younger groom, compared wit

Phone battery flat? Yell at it! Gadget uses your voice to charge mobile

Published on 2011-05-09 02:03:00

Speak up: The greater the volume, the greater the charge It could go down as one of the most irritating inventions in history.Scientists have devised a gadget that will allow mobile phones to be recharged simply by talking into them.The technology t

The incredible paintings of amputee Chinese artist who creates pictures with only his toes and mouth

Published on 2011-05-09 02:01:00

A love of art and determination forced this Chinese man into using his mouth and feet to create some of the most sought after paintings in the world.Huang Guofu, 41, was involved in a tragic accident in which an electric shock forced him to have

For the real you, ask your friends: They are the best judge of character

Published on 2011-05-09 01:07:00

Worried about what other people think of you? Concerned you’re too aggressive or maybe timid?If you’re looking for advice, the natural reaction is to turn to your nearest and dearest for an impartial opinion. But you would be far better off ta

Healthier lifestyle ‘could save 20,000 from breast cancer’

Published on 2011-05-09 00:34:00

Almost 20,000 breast cancer cases could be avoided every year in Britain if women drank less alcohol, improved their diets and exercised more, experts claim.The World Cancer Research Fund said about two in five cases would be prevented if people

People who are fat in middle age 'far more likely to develop Alzheimer's and dementia'

Published on 2011-05-08 06:34:00

Piling on the pounds in middle-age pushes up your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 80 per cent, claim researchers.The latest evidence shows maintaining a ‘healthy’ weight – or losing the spare tyre – is the best way to avoid an increa

They're smiling now... Filipino youths wait in line to take part in mass 'circumcision party' world record attempt

Published on 2011-05-08 04:22:00

Preteen Filippino boys queued in their hundreds for a daylong 'circumcision party', which officials hope will earn their city a place in the record books.Some boys cried in their mothers' arms while others bit their shirts to stifle sobs as docto

Psychologists warn of 'causal link' between internet porn and rise in sex offences

Published on 2011-05-08 04:11:00

Extreme sexual fantasies are being normalised because of the rise in deviant pornography on the internet, psychologists have warned.Researchers now believe there is a 'causal link' between the rise in explicit images available online and an increa

It's in the jeans: Do all women inherit their mother's dress sense?

Published on 2011-05-08 02:59:00

All women become like their mothers,’ Oscar Wilde once declared. ‘That is their tragedy.’ His words came back to me as I saw the ghastly outfits sported by Beatrice and Eugenie at the Royal Wedding. The only other woman in the world I could

Take that, Mean Girls! New book explains how today's high school losers are tomorrow's success stories

Published on 2011-05-08 02:56:00

It can be heartbreaking for a parent watch their child struggle with unpopularity in high school, but according to one writer, this can be a good thing.Alexandra Robbins, who has written a book on the subject, believes that social exclusion as a t

Shaking hands, holding babies and how to handle a one-night stand: The unlikely skills that EVERY man should know

Published on 2011-05-08 02:02:00

Being a guy isn’t as easy as it used to be. Modern men are expected not just to bring home the bacon, but to home-cure it and serve it with braised peas and a salsify reduction.A different and far more diverse set of expectations are heaped upon

Children who have family meals are 'less likely to be overweight and binge on junk food'

Published on 2011-05-07 01:47:00

Children who sit down to eat with their families are less likely to be overweight and eat unhealthy foods, according to researchers.They found youngsters who ate with their parents at least three times a week were 12 per cent less likely to be overw

Smile, you're on camera: Croatians break the world record for biggest human smiley

Published on 2011-05-07 00:34:00

They may all be dressed in waterproofs - but they're plainly happy.This crowd of up to 768 people grouped together to dress in black and yellow to create the biggest human smiley in the world on Zagreb's main square. Their efforts today were said

Exposed as a myth: Men don’t have a one-track mind... they think about sleep and food as much as sex

Published on 2011-05-07 00:30:00

Rumour has long had it that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.And it turns out it’s true. Men spend more time thinking about food – and sleep – than they do about sex, a study shows.They think about all three more often than wo

Children conceived in winter are up to 16% more likely to have autism

Published on 2011-05-07 00:28:00

Family planning: Babies conceived in December were 8 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with autism than those born in July. This rose to 16 per cent higher in March Women who carefully plan their conceptions to avoid being heavily pregnant when

Children conceived in winter are up to 16% more likely to have autism

Published on 2011-05-07 00:28:00

Family planning: Babies conceived in December were 8 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with autism than those born in July. This rose to 16 per cent higher in March Women who carefully plan their conceptions to avoid being heavily pregnant when

Stress in pregnancy 'makes child unruly': Mother's anxiety can raise baby's risk of ADHD

Published on 2011-05-07 00:27:00

Stressed mothers-to-be are more likely to have unruly, hot-tempered children, researchers have found.A study discovered a strong link between mental pressures on the mother in the first months of a child’s life and the youngster’s behaviour whe

A third of wives don't trust their husbands to pay the bills

Published on 2011-05-06 06:52:00

One in three women look after the household finances as they don’t believe their other half can keep up with paying the bills, research has found.And so mistrustful are they of their husbands’ abilities with money, that only one in five is wil

Is your wife 'too tired' for sex? Don't worry - it's probably just her faster circadian rhythm

Published on 2011-05-06 06:50:00

It turns out women who say they are just too tired for sex may not be making excuses after all.According to a Harvard study, they run on a different biological sleep clock to men - and need to go to bed earlier because of it.Women's circadian rhyt

Why No smoking signs actually ENCOURAGE smokers to light up

Published on 2011-05-06 06:48:00

Wrong approach: Telling smokers not to light up may increase their desire for nicotine No smoking signs may be driving more people to light up, a psychological study suggests.Scientists say the messages have an 'ironic effect' on smokers that increas

Starting solid foods BEFORE four months could cut risk of peanut allergy

Published on 2011-05-06 06:40:00

Parents who feed their infants solid foods or cow's milk before the age of four months could put them at lower risk for peanut allergy, according to a new study. Researchers said introducing solids early on could 'kick-start' the immune system, ma

Millions risk hearing damage by listening to music louder than a pneumatic drill on their MP3

Published on 2011-05-05 08:30:00

Millions of Britons are risking their hearing by listening to music at a volume louder than a pneumatic drill, a study revealed today.One in ten people regularly turns their MP3 up to a higher volume than a drill on a building site, research foundA

Why living near green spaces DOES make you healthier and improves your life

Published on 2011-05-05 08:28:00

Few would be surprised to learn that those who live in upmarket, leafy suburbs tend to have healthier lives.Now, however, scientists have found that being closer to nature brings even greater advantages.Those who live in places surrounded by greener

'Muffin Tops' or a beer belly double heart disease risk

Published on 2011-05-05 08:27:00

Having a ‘modest’ beer belly or muffin top can double the risk of dying from heart disease or strokes, say scientists.A U.S. study of nearly 16,000 patients with coronary heart disease found that a layer of flab around the stomach can be as dan

You are NOT allowed to commit suicide: Workers in Chinese iPad factories forced to sign pledges

Published on 2011-05-05 08:26:00

Factories making sought-after Apple iPads and iPhones in China are forcing staff to sign pledges not to commit suicide, an investigation has revealed.At least 14 workers at Foxconn factories in China have killed themselves in the last 16 months as

The wrong amount of sleep 'can age your brain by up to SEVEN YEARS'

Published on 2011-05-05 08:25:00

The amount of sleep we get can impact our mental health in later life, a study has warned.Sleeping too little or for too long disrupts how we think and can age the brain by up to seven years, the findings show.Getting less or more than the six to ei

Grandma was right, babies DO wake up taller after a sleep

Published on 2011-05-05 08:23:00

Scientists have finally confirmed what grandma knew all along: babies really do wake up taller right after they sleep.Findings from the first study of its kind measuring the link between daily growth and sleep show the two are inextricably linked.S

The super-smoothie: Scientists devise blend of 13 fruit juices so good for you it could lower heart disease risk

Published on 2011-05-05 02:38:00

You’d have to be a graduate in fruitology to be familiar with all the ingredients.But if you can track them down then you could have the recipe for a longer, healthier life.Scientists say they have developed a cocktail of seven fruit juices that b

Salt is GOOD for you: Eating more could even lower the chances of heart disease

Published on 2011-05-05 02:37:00

Controversial findings question push by authorities to get people to cut consumption For years, doctors have been telling us that too much salt is bad for us. Until now.A study claims that cutting down on salt can actually increase the risk of dying

Prescribe statins to ALL over-55s, declares professor

Published on 2011-05-05 02:35:00

Wonder drug: Statins lower cholesterol Everyone over 55 should be offered statins to cut their risk of heart attacks and strokes, no matter how high their cholesterol or blood pressure readings, a leading doctor said last night.Professor Sir Nicho

'Headaches cost world economy £140billion': Most common brain disorder needs more medical attention, says health body

Published on 2011-05-05 02:33:00

47% of adults have a headache disorder190million work days lost per year in EU due to migraine Under-diagnosed: Headaches and migraines cost the world economy 190m sick days a year, says the WHO Headaches and migraines are under-recognised and under

Once-a-day asthma pill 'is more effective than inhaler'

Published on 2011-05-05 02:32:00

A once-a-day pill may be better than an inhaler at combating asthma, according to researchers.The tablet could revolutionise treatment for the condition, meaning patients are no longer reliant on inhalers, which many find difficult to use.Scientis

Toddlers given milk at bedtime risk obesity, research claims

Published on 2011-05-05 02:28:00

Night routine: Bottles before bed have been linked to obesity Toddlers given a bedtime bottle are far more likely to be overweight when they are older, research shows.Those regularly fed a bottle of milk when they are two years old are 30 per cent

HIV drug could prevent 'cervical cancer by killing off virus that causes disease'

Published on 2011-05-03 23:47:00

Hope for patients as cervical tumours caused by sexually transmitted HPV soar as new cases of HIV fall Threat: The human papilloma virus, which causes cervical cancer, can be eliminated by drugs that tackle HIV A simple treatment using a widely pres

The TV-addict children who can't swim or ride a bicycle

Published on 2011-05-03 23:43:00

One in six children cannot swim, a survey has revealed.It also found one in ten had not learnt to ride a bicycle and almost a quarter had never run 400 metres.The study found British children were more than twice as likely to spend their free tim

Playing soccer games on computers 'makes you more aggressive'

Published on 2011-05-03 23:41:00

Computer games about football make players more aggressive than violent ones, psychologists claim.While participants remain ‘numb’ when they see someone being ‘killed’ on screen, apparently harmless games that mirror real life can have a fa

Good year for the Rosie: Miss Huntington-Whiteley tops Maxim magazine's annual hot 100 list

Published on 2011-05-03 23:36:00

It looks at though 2011 could be Rosie Huntington-Whitely's year.Her Victoria's Secret career keeps going from strength to strength, she's about to make her big screen debut and she's fallen for a hunky English hardman.And today she was given the

Scientists record how memories change the brain's structure

Published on 2011-05-03 23:33:00

Research may even lead to the eradication of some phobias and conditions like dementiaScientists have recorded how the brain changes when it learns something new and forms fresh memories.The study shows how the brain's memory system works - and may

Cities under threat as sea levels set to significantly rise by 2100

Published on 2011-05-03 23:30:00

Quickening climate change in the Arctic including a thaw of Greenland's ice could raise world sea levels by up to 1.6 metres by 2100.Such a rise - above most past scientific estimates - would add to threats to coasts from Bangladesh to Florida, lo

What's cooking good looking? Nothing! Women who admit they can't boil an egg

Published on 2011-05-02 23:37:00

One in six British women struggles to crack the art of cooking, a survey revealed today.More than half said their husband is a better cook. The poll of 2,000 men and women commissioned by the Good Food channel found that the typical female can cook

Is drinking less milk putting our health at risk?

Published on 2011-05-02 23:32:00

Teenage girls are often deficient in iodine and it could affect brain development of their future children, according to research published last week. Experts blame the problem on girls drinking less milk. But girls aren’t the only ones cutting

Losing that spare tyre may help you avoid Alzheimer's

Published on 2011-05-02 23:29:00

Piling on the pounds in middle-age pushes up your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 80 per cent, claim researchers.The latest evidence shows maintaining a ‘healthy’ weight – or losing the spare tyre – is the best way to avoid an increa

Could a suntan actually protect you from skin cancer?

Published on 2011-05-02 23:16:00

Under cover: Nigella Lawson in her burkini on holiday in Australia Cheering though it has been, the glorious weather of the past few weeks will have left many in a quandry. Our instinct is to get out into the sunshine, but even the least health-con

Why left-handed people are more easily frightened than those who are right-handed

Published on 2011-05-02 23:10:00

Left-handed people get more scared than those who are right-handed, psychologists have concluded.Lefties who watched an eight-minute clip of horror film The Silence of the Lambs showed more symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder than right-han

Last-minute exam stress can actually help students to form stronger memories

Published on 2011-05-02 23:08:00

It runs counter to all the received wisdom about revision. But now scientists say cramming at the last minute could actually be better than spending months swotting up for exams.According to the latest research, hormones produced under stress caus

Study into the effect of passive smoking on children shows boys are more likely to suffer high blood pressure than girls

Published on 2011-05-02 02:35:00

In the first study of its kind, researchers have found that boys who inhale second-hand tobacco smoke at home may experience significant levels of raised blood pressure.In later life the study revealed that this could lead to high blood pressure,

Internet sex study reveals what people really REALLY want (21+)

Published on 2011-05-02 02:33:00

Straight men prefer heavier women to thinner females and find feet erotic, finds surprising survey of online searchesStudy also reveals women enjoy reading about romances between two menScientists have finally got a grip on our deepest sexual desires

The Al Qaeda sex files: How one insurgent made himself impotent to concentrate on jihad (and another was blackmailed with sex tape to be a spy)

Published on 2011-05-01 23:58:00

Dedicated: Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri took impotency injection to focus on jihad An Al Qaeda henchman used impotency injections so that he could focus on carrying out jihad and not on womanising, according to investigators.Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri was

Drawing a blank: Botox users find it harder to read others as they can't mirror emotions

Published on 2011-05-01 23:47:00

Botox injections may smooth facial wrinkles but they may also hinder our ability to understand the emotions of others, according to scientists.Researchers from the University of Southern California found those who opted to have the cosmetic proced

Why leggings make you fat: Wearing them 'causes lazy muscles and leaves legs and stomach flabby'

Published on 2011-05-01 23:37:00

Famous fan: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is one of a number of celebrities who has helped make leggings fashionable Whether it’s forgetting to wax or having a ‘fat’ day, leggings hide all manner of sins.But the army of women who rely on them could

Do you let people walk all over you?

Published on 2011-05-01 23:22:00

Many of us care so much about other people that we are neglecting our own needsMany women like to think they are quite empathic; good at tuning into other people’s feelings and reacting to them in a way that seems appropriate. If you see a child

Distance makes the heart grow fonder: Couple still happily married after living 3,000 miles apart for four years

Published on 2011-05-01 00:03:00

It couldn't be more romantic - not long after their eyes met across a crowded dance floor on a cruise ship, this transatlantic couple decided to get married.But it isn't exactly a fairytale ending, as Trish Sheppard-Jakovic, from Cardiff, and New

Tap water turning men pear-shaped

Published on 2011-05-01 00:00:00

Risks ... tap waterMEN could start turning pear-shaped from drinking WATER, experts warn. An increasing number of female hormones in tap supplies means that fellas may begin to experience girlie changes to their bodies. Chemicals called "foreign oes

How clean is your car? Steering wheels have nine times more germs than public toilet seat

Published on 2011-04-30 23:58:00

Keep this in mind next time you make a pit stop at a fast-food drive-through - the steering wheel of your car harbours nine times more germs than a public toilet seat.Research has found that while 80 bacteria lurk on each square inch of toilet, ar

Short and tweet: Romances among Twitter users finish TWO MONTHS earlier

Published on 2011-04-30 23:48:00

Over-50s have least patience with partnersTwitter is the social network phenomenon known for it's brevity, forcing users to compress their thoughts into just 140 characters.But it appears that the a preference for things to be kept short and sweet

Is it payback time for pushy parents?

Published on 2011-04-30 23:43:00

Parental involvement is the key to academic success, according to a new report. But there’s a big difference between encouraging your children and micromanaging their every step. Too much pressure can have devastating consequences, warns Anna M

Why we crave sugary snacks... and not fruit and veg

Published on 2011-04-30 23:39:00

Are urges to eat unhealthy food purely down to greed? We ask experts...It is the question that has foxed dieters and scientists alike: Why do we crave sugary snacks or fat-laden junk foods and not more healthy options such as, say, an apple?Some

Why living in an affluent area means you are more likely to commit suicide

Published on 2011-04-30 02:31:00

It may come as something of a surprise, but the happiest countries have the highest rates of suicide.Behavioural scientists found that the more affluent an area then the happier it was, but the more likely its residents are to take their own lives.

Drinking lots of coffee 'does NOT increase blood pressure'

Published on 2011-04-30 02:29:00

Good news for those of us who need a little caffeine to get through the daily grind – drinking several cups of coffee a day may not increase your blood pressure after all. Some scientists have suggested coffee could cause high blood pressure, or

One in four teachers 'have been bullied at school'

Published on 2011-04-30 02:27:00

Half said they had been bullied by a headteacher or senior school leaderMore than a quarter of teachers have been subjected to bullying by pupils and parents, a new poll has found.Twenty eight per cent of school staff report being bullied in their s

Young people would 'rather go without television than their mobile phones'

Published on 2011-04-30 02:26:00

28 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds would miss their mobile phone more than the Internet or televisionChildren aged between 12 and 15 are also most attached to their mobile handsetIt is proof, if any were needed, of the increasing dominance that the mo

Energy saving bulbs 'release cancer causing chemicals', say scientists

Published on 2011-04-30 02:25:00

New fears: Cancer causing chemicals are released by energy-saving bulbs when they are switched on, scientists said Energy saving bulbs emit cancer causing chemicals it was claimed last night as new fears were raised about their safety.Scientists sai

Half of men don't know the date of their wedding anniversary (and one in four buy their flowers at a petrol station)

Published on 2011-04-30 00:50:00

Almost half of men do not know the date of their anniversary, according to a study.Men under 25 were most forgetful, with 62 per cent in the study of 2,000 unable to remember the date they met or wed their partner, while a third of men over 55 can

3D artist paints stunning tiger from hidden, crouching women (who had to pose for a back-breaking 24 hours)

Published on 2011-04-29 11:25:00

Artist Craig Tracy chose a canvas with a difference for his striking three-dimensional picture of a tiger.Three naked women spent an amazing 24 hours as his subjects as he assembled his masterpiece to raise awareness about the plight of endangered

Erase painful memories: Scientific breakthrough could let us delete trauma from our minds

Published on 2011-04-29 11:13:00

End of trauma? Scientists have discovered a link between a protein called PKM and our recollection of disturbing events All of us have wanted to erase a painful memory at some point.Now scientists claim they are on the verge of a breakthrough after f

What's in a name? Deborah and Peter more likely to become CEOs

Published on 2011-04-29 11:09:00

What's in a name?Well a lot more than you would think if recent statistics are anything to go by.If your name is Deborah or Peter then chances are you're a CEO.Parents - if you'd like an athlete in the family then best to name your child Ryan, Matt o

'Have the hottest sex possible': Man who has made love to his wife 5,000 times reveals how to keep things interesting in bed

Published on 2011-04-29 10:53:00

'Excuses like "I've got a headache" are just lies and rationalisations'Key is 'ten seconds of sustained kissing twice a day' Sexpert: Athol Kay has had sex with his wife more than 5,000 times - and says its the secret to a happy marriageAfter two

Britain a world leader in working mothers: And it's harming children's development, warns global report

Published on 2011-04-28 02:11:00

Mothers in the UK are more likely to rush back to work than those in other Western countries Half of British mothers now go out to work before their child’s first birthday – despite clear evidence it can harm their development, an authoritative

Powerful people are the most likely to have an affair... be they men OR women

Published on 2011-04-28 02:08:00

One of the oldest accepted notions is that men are more likely to stray than women.But scientists now believe that it is a person's power, rather than gender, that plays the greatest role in infidelity.A team of researchers conducted an anonymous In

Have you got Goldfish Memory Syndrome? A third of women can’t remember their own phone number - and it’s all down to information overload

Published on 2011-04-27 23:46:00

Last week, I set off in the car on a brief shopping trip. But something terrible happened. Something so shaming, so toe-curlingly embarrassing that I almost don’t know where to begin.I was looking for a dress for a friend’s summer wedding. Aft

Why your brain takes a nap even when you're awake

Published on 2011-04-27 23:45:00

Scientists have found individual brain cells take 40 winks when we are tired even when you are awakeIf you have ever absent-mindedly put a teabag in the kettle, or poured orange juice on your cereal, blame it on a ‘micro-nap’.Scientists have show

Morning heart attacks 'are a fifth more severe than later in the day'

Published on 2011-04-27 23:41:00

Research has found that those who have a heart attack in the morning suffer damage up to a fifth worse than those struck down later in the day Heart attacks are far more dangerous in the mornings than at any other time of the day, research shows.Pa

Maybe skinny isn't so good after all: If you burn energy fast, your life may be shorter

Published on 2011-04-27 23:37:00

The ability to devour cakes and chocolate without getting fat may not be as great as it sounds.Scientists have shown that people with a fast metabolism don't live as long as those who burn up calories more slowly.The findings, based on a study of mo

Have you ever seen a photo move? Artists develop amazing cinemagraphs that take 'stills' to the next level

Published on 2011-04-26 23:51:00

It is, in their own words, ‘something more than a photo but less than a video’.Two artists have created a new way to to record your special moments - pictures with movement.The ‘cinemagraphs’ look like still photos but actually feature a sub

A sprinkling of red chilli peppers on your dinner 'keeps hunger pangs at bay'

Published on 2011-04-26 23:49:00

Cayenne pepper suppressed the appetites of those who rarely consumed the spiceSpicing up a daily diet with a sprinkling of chopped-up chilli peppers could help weight-watchers to curb their appetites.Researchers from Purdue University, in Indiana, f

Who do you trust? Study reveals our unconscious mind can have racist tendencies...no matter how liberal we are on surface

Published on 2011-04-26 23:38:00

If you were shown a picture of a black person and a white person and asked 'who do you trust more,' your actual answer may be very different from the one in your unconscious mind, a study has revealed.Researchers found that deciding who we trust -

Modern girls are born to plump for pink 'thanks to berry-gathering female ancestors'

Published on 2011-04-26 23:32:00

Girls really do prefer pink – and not just because it is pretty.Scientists have shown that females are drawn to pinks and reds and men to blues and greens – and they believe the explanation lies our hunter-gatherer past.As the gatherers of the

After 500 Taliban prisoners are freed through Great Escape-style tunnels in Afghanistan - forces fight back by recapturing 65

Published on 2011-04-26 23:28:00

1,000ft tunnel constructed over more than five monthsPrisoners took more than four-and-a-half hours to escapeAfghan police searched the compound two months before jail breakLocal government weakened and citizens are 'afraid to go out'Security forces

How spending too much time online 'can increase the chances of your teenager taking drugs'

Published on 2011-04-26 23:07:00

Those regularly glued to screens are' far more likely to engage in risky behaviour'Spending time online increases the likelihood of a teenager taking drugs or having unprotected sex, it has been claimed.Research revealed those who are regularly glue

'I thought there would be a bit of pain, then I would be in Heaven': Maimed Pakistani boy, 14, tells of failed suicide bomb bid

Published on 2011-04-26 00:05:00

A Pakistani teenager has told how he was brainwashed by the Taliban into becoming a suicide bomber because he believed he would go to paradise.Umar Fidai, 14, and another schoolboy were behind the attack on a Pakistani shrine earlier this month in

The quickest goal ever? Carlos Almeida scores after three seconds

Published on 2011-04-26 00:01:00

Carlos Almeida, who plays for Portuguese fifth tier side F.C. Oliveira do Hospital, has scored one of the quickest goals in history after finding the back of the net straight from the kick-off.It's goal time: Carlos Almeida scores after three secon

The two thirds of teenage girls with low iodine levels that put their future children at risk

Published on 2011-04-25 23:59:00

Danger: A study of more than 700 British schoolgirls found almost 70 per cent were deficient in iodine, which is key to brain development in the womb Two thirds of teenage girls have low iodine levels – putting the health of their future childr

No room for slip-ups! Artist creates creepy sculptures from bananas

Published on 2011-04-25 23:57:00

These a-peeling sculptures are sure to make you go bananas.The detailed works of fruity art - featuring the faces of Elvis and Davey Jones from Pirates of The Caribbean - are carved with a toothpick and a spoon.But there's no room for slip-ups; ea

Seven daily sins: Shower every day? Rinse after brushing teeth? These 'healthy' habits could be devilishly bad for you

Published on 2011-04-25 23:53:00

Could your daily routine be ruining your health? We all know that smoking, drinking and bingeing on junk food are behaviours to avoid if we want to keep fit — but an increasing amount of research is emerging to suggest other seemingly benign ha

A long hot soak on a cold day 'could be bad for the heart'

Published on 2011-04-25 23:47:00

Bath time: Getting into a hot tub on a chilly day causes a rapid blood pressure drop, which causes mild stress to the heart A long soak in the bath during th colder months could hold some unexpected dangers, a Japanese study has found. The researche

Study of a billion web searches reveals what we are really looking for online (apparently it's overweight, old women)

Published on 2011-04-25 01:32:00

Men are more interested in pornography featuring elderly and fat women than previously thought, according to a new book that says people’s sexual desires have become more exotic.The authors of ‘A Billion Wicked Thoughts’ analysed over one bil

Is YOUR child watching porn? The devastating effects of graphic images of sex on young minds

Published on 2011-04-25 01:27:00

Studies show half of children over nine have seen graphic sex on the Internet Every parents likes to think their children are not watching porn, but the reality is shocking On a bed emblazoned with Hello Kitty images, 13-year-old Natasha poses for

15 pupils under six attack teachers every day: Growing toll of disruptive primary children

Published on 2011-04-25 00:09:00

Experts blame soft parenting and teachingHampshire, Birmingham, Hertfordshire and Kent had most violent classroomsOther offences include vandalism, theft and sexual misconductFifteen children aged between four and six are being excluded from school e

Racing heartbeat leads to much better exam results, study reveals

Published on 2011-04-25 00:06:00

Some anxiety - 'good stress' - focuses studentsStudy does not recommend using stimulants, howeverSome 10% of Cambridge students use legal stimulantsThe higher a student's heart beat increases during an examination, the more likely they are to achie

70 ways boredom can kill a marriage (and women are more likely to lose interest than men)

Published on 2011-04-25 00:04:00

Stale mates: The research showed that while men are more likely to be bored with a partner outside of marriage, for those couples who had tied the knot the roles reversed Women are more likely to become bored in a marriage than men, according to a

Dude looks like a lady: Men with feminine faces more likely to be a hit with women

Published on 2011-04-25 00:00:00

Men with feminine faces will be luckier in love as more women are attracted to them than masculine men, according to a new study.Most women prefer men with more feminine shaped faces and darker skin, according the research by psychologists at New

Ferrero Rocher heir dies after crashing his bike 'as he suffered a heart attack'

Published on 2011-04-24 02:44:00

The heir to the Ferrero Rocher millions has died in a cycling accident in South Africa.Pietro Ferrero fell from his bike on Monday whilst on a business trip.It is thought the 47-year-old, CEO of the Ferrero Group, may have suffered a heart attack, pr

Ten years in a desk job 'doubles bowel cancer risk' (even if you go to the gym)

Published on 2011-04-24 02:42:00

Workers who sat down for long periods had a higher bowel cancer risk, even if they exercised in the evenings For the millions of us who sit in front of a computer all day at work, it's not good news.Spending ten years or more in a sedentary job almos

Have confidence, your first impressions of a stranger usually ARE accurate

Published on 2011-04-24 02:40:00

The more confident the person, the more likely they are to be a good judge of characterAll of us have taken an instant dislike to someone, then felt guilty about being too judgmental.But now it seems we should place more trust in our first impression

Now you can enjoy a guilt-free Diet Coke break: Artificial sweeteners 'do not raise obesity and diabetes risk'

Published on 2011-04-24 02:38:00

If the adverts are to be believed there are a number of benefits to a Diet Coke break.And now research has discovered one more.Diet fizzy drinks and other artificially-sweetened beverages do not cause diabetes as previously thought, a study has show

Why older employees are more productive than young colleagues

Published on 2011-04-24 02:37:00

Older staff are more productive than their younger colleagues, say researchers.More mature members of staff may be weaker and less agile than their junior counterparts, but they more than compensate with their greater experience, ability to work i

India's economy is booming - so why is the UK still sending millions of pounds in aid?

Published on 2011-04-24 01:03:00

Britain gave £45m (which we haven't got) to India (which is spending £1bn on aircraft carriers sending a probe to Mars) for a scheme that planted this biofuel crop (which is poisoning their children, using up valuable grazing land and can't act

The car most likely to be attacked: If you drive a Lexus, keep an eye out for vandals

Published on 2011-04-22 23:31:00

The car most likely to be targeted by vandals in Britain is a Lexus, research shows.Japan’s upmarket Lexus IS tops the first vehicle vandalism index, compiled from analysis of thousands of vandalism claims.It is followed by the BMW Z4 sports car an

Study of Hollywood films shows men speak and women strip

Published on 2011-04-22 23:23:00

Although George Clooney boasts that Hollywood is ahead of its time, a new study shows that women in movies still don't get the same respect as men.A study of the 100 top-grossing films of 2008 by Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Vitamin-takers more likely to gorge on fast food because pills provide 'false sense of security'

Published on 2011-04-22 23:20:00

'False sense of security': They like to think they are paragons of health. But people who take vitamin pills may be more likely to gorge on fast foodThey would probably tell you that they take excellent care of their health.But those who take vitam

Young men watch TWO HOURS of porn online each week... and one in three have missed a deadline because of it

Published on 2011-04-22 23:18:00

Young men spend an average of two hours a week viewing pornography on the internet, a survey found.One in four men fear that they are watching too much X-rated content online.In contrast young women, aged between 18 and 24 watched an average of just

The death of innocence: How the crude sexualisation of pop music, TV and fashion is destroying childhood

Published on 2011-04-22 23:13:00

Bad influence? Toys like Bratz are marketed to young girls A typical afternoon in a typical middle-class home. It’s just after 4.30pm, I’m back from the school run — and in the next room I can hear my four-year-old daughter Clio rehearsing a

We all know the story of the Crucifixion. But how much is myth - and how much brutal reality?

Published on 2011-04-22 23:09:00

The description of Jesus’s triumphal, palm-strewn procession into Jerusalem, his clash with Pontius Pilate and the Temple authorities, his agonised prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, his arrest by Roman guards, his torture, trial, Crucifixion a

Primary pupils who use educational apps are at the top of the class

Published on 2011-04-21 06:29:00

Pupils at primary schools who use educational apps on smart-phones and tablets are performing better in their lessons, a new report showed has revealed.The study reveals that forty per cent of parents who download educational apps say their child'

Playing music as a child helps you stay sharp in old age

Published on 2011-04-21 06:28:00

Endless hours of piano practice can be the bane of a child's life - but there might be an added benefit of sticking with it.A study has found that learning a musical instrument as a child could keep you sharp into old age.Pensioners who had piano, fl

Too much TV IS bad for children: The heart attack risk facing young couch potatoes

Published on 2011-04-21 06:25:00

Children as young as six are risking heart problems in later life because they are allowed to spend too much time watching TV or playing on computers, scientists warn.A study of 1,492 primary school pupils found that those who spent hours glued to

PG Lips: Chinese tea plantation seeks virgins to pick leaves with their MOUTHS

Published on 2011-04-21 06:21:00

Virgins must also have a bra size of at least a C cupGirls have to 'cleanse themselves completely' before work Leaves used to be picked by fairies' mouth, legend statesSpecial tea can cure diseases, claims companyIt is billed as the most refined tea

Time to spring clean... your mind? Scientists say memory lapses can be blamed on too much irrelevant information

Published on 2011-04-21 06:19:00

If you struggle to remember names and numbers or frequently fail to follow the plot of a film, help could be at hand.Scientists say the problem is that you know too much – and you need to declutter, or spring-clean your mind.Experiments show that t

Crying babies ‘more likely to grow into problem children’

Published on 2011-04-21 02:06:00

Babies who persistently cry are more likely to become problem children with behavioural disorders, researchers say.According to their study, around one in five infants is ‘difficult’, with excessive crying and problems sleeping and feeding –

‘Cooking makes me feel so calm and happy’: Gwyneth Paltrow on why her domestic role is just bliss

Published on 2011-04-20 02:23:00

Never more content than when in the kitchen, with a tea towel over her shoulder, Hollywood A-lister Gwyneth Paltrow, whose new cookbook-cum-family memoir is about to hit the shelves, tells Elaine Lipworth that she’s actually a 1950s housewife at

World's oldest man celebrates his 114th birthday - and says he plans to live to 120

Published on 2011-04-20 00:01:00

Many happy returns: Jirouemon Kimura, the world's oldest man, is celebrating his 114th birthday today The world's oldest man celebrated his 114th birthday today with a traditional meal - and says he plans to live until he is 120.Japanese citizen Jiro

They don't make 'em like they used to: 75-year-old WORKING television sells for £17,000 at auction

Published on 2011-04-19 23:59:00

Britain's oldest working television set has sold at auction for a whopping £16,800 - more than three times the estimate.The Marconi machine was bought new for almost £100 in 1936 - just three weeks after transmissions began - and incredibly it st

Body of 'dead alien' is found in frozen wastes of Siberia after claims of UFO hurtling to Earth... but is it an elaborate hoax?

Published on 2011-04-19 23:46:00

It just seems too strange to be true.But in the frozen wastes of Siberia two walkers claim to have found the body of an alien.On its side with its mouth slightly agape, the slender, badly-damage body lies half-buried in snow close to Irkutsk, Russia.

Why men's success with women all depends on their hands

Published on 2011-04-19 23:33:00

Forget witty chat-up lines and splashing on the aftershave. It appears the secret of a man’s attractiveness to the opposite sex lies in his hands.Men whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers are seen as better bets by women, a study

Genes which mean you're destined to be a Yes man

Published on 2011-04-19 23:30:00

It may be irritating and appear cowardly but it seems that some people just cannot bring themselves to say ‘No’.These Yes men, however, may simply be made that way, according to researchers.They found that our ability to over-ride people’s adv

Calcium supplements are linked to higher heart attack risk in older women

Published on 2011-04-19 23:25:00

High blood calcium link to hardening of arteriesOlder women taking calcium supplements to improve bone strength could be at higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, claim researchers.A new study adds to previous research suggesting extra calcium -

Men are more decisive (... but a woman is more open-minded), scientists claim

Published on 2011-04-19 08:46:00

It will come as no surprise to any man who has waited for his wife to choose what to wear for a night out.But scientists have now proved that women are the less decisive sex.While, of course, the tendency is not always a helpful one, the study found

Moss, lichen, bone marrow? Mmm ... Those'll be on the menu at the world's best restaurant

Published on 2011-04-19 08:43:00

Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck slips two places to fifthThe Ledbury in Notting Hill highest new entrant at 34French dominate list with eight out of the top 50A Danish restaurant that serves moss, lichen and bone marrow has been named the world’s best

One in four children will celebrate their 100th birthday

Published on 2011-04-19 08:42:00

Long life: Children of today will live until their 100th birthday More than one in four children alive in Britain today will celebrate their 100th birthday, official figures revealed yesterday. The extraordinary figure highlights a massive social ch

Why a diet of emails, texts and status updates could be bad for our mental health

Published on 2011-04-19 08:41:00

Modern technology could be damaging our minds by bombarding us with too much information, according to new research.The development of smart phones means that we are becoming more adept at multi-tasking our way through life, as we switch between te

Medicine for shyness: Should NHS give patients anti-depressants to help them talk to strangers?

Published on 2011-04-19 02:04:00

Health watchdog Nice is to investigate whether anti-depressants should be given to those suffering acute shyness The NHS drugs rationing body is to investigate whether anti-depressants should be given to those suffering from acute shyness, it emerg

Our obsession with cleaning 'is making us more depressed'

Published on 2011-04-19 01:44:00

Our obsession with cleaning could be linked to rising rates of depression, scientists claim.They believe that eliminating bacteria and viruses has actually made our immune systems weaker, and this in turn has affected the functioning of our brains

From top to toe, there's a pill for EVERY part of your body

Published on 2011-04-19 01:23:00

We all try to get the nutrients needed for good health, but hectic lifestyles, bad habits and modern-day stresses mean there are times our bodies need a little help.Dietitian and nutritionist Dr Frankie Phillips says multivitamins provide a good

Pregnant woman's diet 'can alter her child's DNA causing obesity in later life'

Published on 2011-04-19 01:20:00

Diet delight: Pregnant women can alter their unborn baby's DNA in the womb according to a new study A mother's diet during pregnancy can alter her child's DNA and cause obesity in later life, scientists said today.The international study found what

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... And prevents asthma and beats hiccups!

Published on 2011-04-19 00:14:00

Last week, it was revealed that eating the equivalent of four apples a day can dramatically cut your cholesterol levels.But that’s not the only incredible health boost the fruit can give you — as a new book by former family doctor DR PENNY STAN

Attractive women who attach photo to CV 'less likely to be employed'

Published on 2011-04-19 00:12:00

Attractive men, however, more likely to get interviewIt's long been suspected that some employers are swayed by a pretty face in a job interview.But being good-looking might be an impediment to getting to that stage in the first place.Attractive wo

The (junior) social network: Half of nine to 12-year-olds have their own Internet profile... but are 'vulnerable' to grooming online

Published on 2011-04-19 00:02:00

Young Internet users are 'vulnerable' to grooming and stalkers because they aren't being protected online.Nearly half of nine to 12-year-olds in the UK have a profile on a social networking site, according to a poll by the European Commission (EC). I

What a headache: Astronauts find paracetamol doesn't work in space

Published on 2011-04-18 08:01:00

Astronauts on space missions may not be able to take paracetamol to treat a headache or antibiotic drugs to fight infection, a study has found.Scientists have shown that medicines lose their potency more rapidly in outer space.The peculiar conditi

Why our happiness begins all over again at 50

Published on 2011-04-18 07:59:00

Feeling blue? Research has found a mid-life depression starts to improve after the age of 50 For those aged in their 30s and 40s feeling down in the dump, don’t worry - happiness is just around the corner.Economists have found that despite a mid-li

Why teenage girls have a tougher time growing up than boys... and are more likely to be sick

Published on 2011-04-18 07:54:00

Teenage girls are finding it tough growing up in Britain and are more likely to suffer with bad health compared with boys the same age, according to new research.Evidence shows girls are more likely to skip meals in a bid to try and lose weight an

Blind girl, 10, works as interpreter

Published on 2011-04-18 00:18:00

A BLIND schoolgirl who is fluent in four languages has become the youngest interpreter to work at the European Parliament - at the age of ten.Alexia Sloane, from Cambridge, lost her sight when she was two-years-old after she was diagnosed with a b

Cigar-shaped asteroid stronger than '15 atomic bombs' whizzes by earth

Published on 2011-04-16 23:30:00

An asteroid as strong as 15 atomic bombs whizzed past earth last night at just ten times the distance of the moon.Astronomers first spotted the cigar-shaped rock spinning through space on Monday evening and tracked it.The star-gazers were baffled by

'I was bullied': Gunman leaves photos and messages to explain why he shot dead 12 students in Rio massacre

Published on 2011-04-16 23:15:00

The Brazilian gunman who shot dead 12 pupils in the Rio de Janeiro school massacre said the attack was motivated by the bullying and humiliation he suffered as a student and continued to suffer into adulthood.In a series of disturbing messages from

If you want a great garden, hand HER the gloves

Published on 2011-04-15 23:16:00

Better: Women are better at choosing, arranging and tending to flowers, planting hanging baskets and selecting garden ornaments Men may regard the potting shed and the greenhouse as their refuge from domestic life.But for the best beds, borders and b

Two men and a pretend baby: Meet the gay couple who have spent 21 years carrying a DOLL round the world

Published on 2011-04-15 23:10:00

International travel: AJ Sapolnick and Mark Kirkby pose with their 'son', Digby the plastic doll, at the Taj Mahal At the age of 20, New Yorker Digby du Pont can thank his parents for a life that would make most envious.With his well-heeled parents

How 'mirror phobia' affects 90% of women over 40

Published on 2011-04-15 06:15:00

If you cringe at the thought of looking in the mirror in the morning, you’re not alone.More than 90 per cent of women in their 40s and 50s are so fed up with their image, they suffer what experts have dubbed ‘Mid-life Mirror Angst Syndrome’,

It's true after all: Women DO get more upset during rows - but only because men always start them in the first place

Published on 2011-04-15 06:12:00

It is the age-old complaint of long-suffering menfolk everywhere - that women take rows too much to heart.Now research has confirmed the male suspicion is true, as women apparently do get more upset than their partners when couples squabble.But hu

'Umming' and 'ahhing' parents help their babies learn to speak, scientists claim

Published on 2011-04-15 06:10:00

'Umming' and 'ahhing' is often seen as a weakness. In fact, such hesitations could be key to learning to speak.A study found that toddlers use their parents ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ as a signal that an important word is to follow - and open their ea

Children are arriving in class too hungry and tired to concentrate, warns teachers' union

Published on 2011-04-15 06:05:00

Growing problem: Of 627 teachers surveyed, 80 per cent said they had pupils who were living in poverty Too many children are turning up at school hungry, poorly dressed and unfit to study because of rising poverty levels, a teaching union warned t

How fighting the flab also helps boost the brain

Published on 2011-04-15 05:57:00

Losing weight is not only good for the waistline, it is good for the brain.Scientists say substantial weight loss improves cognitive functions like memory and concentration.Researchers carried out tests on 150 volunteers, all weighing over 21 stone,

'Never be afraid to die, because you are born to die': World's oldest man dies aged 114

Published on 2011-04-15 05:50:00

Long life: Walter Breuning, the World's Oldest Man, has died aged 114 from natural causes in Montana Walter Breuning, the world's oldest man and the second oldest person, has died aged 114 from natural causes.He died in a Montana hospital after bein

Revealed: How foreign managers of our top football clubs need just 100 words of English to produce a winning team

Published on 2011-04-14 07:50:00

Fabio Capello boasted he only needs to use 100 words to speak to his players Being the foreign manager of an English football club may pose problems when it comes to communicating with players.But experts claim only 100 words are essential to being

Young girls' waistlines have grown by four inches in 30 years due to rising obesity

Published on 2011-04-14 02:50:00

Research has found that the waist of the average 11-year-old girl is now nearly 28inches, compared with 23.2inches in the late 1970s Girls’ waistlines have expanded by almost four inches in 30 years, figures show.Rising levels of obesity mean th

How 'cringe TV' triggers pain response in our brain

Published on 2011-04-14 02:49:00

From David Brent’s embarrassing antics in the Office to the thousands of X Factor entrants who are blissfully unaware that they can’t hold a note, there are some TV programmes that are almost too painful to watch.Now scientists may have work

Could a fry-up followed by doughnuts be good for the heart?

Published on 2011-04-14 02:47:00

It sounds like the recipe for a heart attack. But a fry-up followed by a plate of doughnuts could actually be good for the heart. Research suggests that the odd greasy treat somehow boosts the heart muscle, reducing the amount of damage done when

Apples Good for Your Heart

Published on 2011-04-14 02:44:00

Eating Apples Daily Lowers Cholesterol, Inflammation, Study FindsEating an apple or two each day may reduce heart disease risk factors, a new study shows.The study, which is the latest to polish the apple’s heart-healthy reputation, found that eati

'I started going grey at 23,' admits Jennifer Lopez as she is crowned World's Most Beautiful Woman

Published on 2011-04-14 02:35:00

Jennifer Lopez confessed she started going grey at 23 and that she has to get her hair done every two weeks to cover it up.The Latino singer also said that she was 'honoured' that People magazine today named her the World's Most Beautiful Woman in

Women are great bosses - as long as you're a man

Published on 2011-04-13 09:16:00

Queen bee syndrome: Meryl Streep as the boss from hell in The Devil Wears Prada is typical of many female bosses For men, mistakes at work aren't such a big deal — providing your boss is female.With women in charge, I've had more foul-ups forgiven

British sailor becomes first woman to circumnavigate the globe non-stop THREE times

Published on 2011-04-13 09:06:00

Going round in circles: British sailor Dee Caffari became the only woman to have sailed around the world non-stop three times when she finished the Barcelona World Race today British sailor Dee Caffari became the only woman to have sailed around t

World's tallest teenager Malee Duangdee is still growing

Published on 2011-04-13 02:15:00

Towering above her parents, Malee Duangdee holds the record for being the world’s tallest teenager – and she could still be growing. Big love: Malee Duangdee with her father Mam Khosod and mother Ji (Picture: Barcroft) The 19-year-old is 2.1

How four apples a day can cut cholesterol by a quarter

Published on 2011-04-13 02:08:00

Researchers were surprised by the potency of apples on reducing levels of bad cholesterol in womenApples could help us to improve cholesterol levels and lose weight, say researchers.They found that women who ate 75g of dried apple a day for six mont

Genes, not diet, are the key to girls' first period

Published on 2011-04-13 02:03:00

Scientists claim the age of a girl’s mother – not her diet – has the biggest influence on when she starts her first period.A study shows genetics explains more than half the variation between women’s ages when menstruation began. Previously

Got a Roman nose, flared nostrils and wide set eyes? Then you're set to get filthy rich

Published on 2011-04-13 01:50:00

We're always told that it's what's inside that counts. But a new study reveals that facial features could well be linked to boardroom success.And if you look anything like the top ten men and women in the rich list, chances are you too are going to

Eating oily fish while pregnant 'cuts chances of post-natal depression'

Published on 2011-04-13 01:31:00

Help for mothers: Omega-3, found in oily fish, can help beat the baby blues according to new research Eating fish during pregnancy could cut a woman's odds of developing post-natal depression.Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are par

Elderly have more trouble multi-tasking because they 'pay too much attention to distractions'

Published on 2011-04-13 01:19:00

The elderly are 'less nimble at switching neurological connections in their brains between activities'Those of a certain age can take comfort in the fact that they are predisposed to having 'senior moments'.The elderly have a harder time multi-taski

Police plead with shopkeepers to stop selling Red Bull to schoolchildren in bid to stop bad behaviour

Published on 2011-04-12 08:36:00

No bull: Police have asked shopkeepers not to sell energy drinks to children Police have asked shopkeepers not to sell Red Bull or other energy drinks to youngsters in a bid to curb rowdy behaviour.Officers in Whitchurch, Hampshire think the child

What women really want – money: Research finds women look for well-paid job first in partner

Published on 2011-04-12 08:35:00

Women may say they are looking for tights abs or a sense of humour in their man, but he had better have a healthy bank balance to go with it.According to new research published yesterday in Germany, more women are using money as overriding criteri

Brazil builds world's largest Lego tower in Sao Paulo

Published on 2011-04-12 08:29:00

Brazil is the new home of the world's largest Lego tower, built after four days of toil in the city of Sao Paulo.Brazil has built the world's largest Lego tower at 31.19 metres, breaking the previous record by 25cm (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)The pr

How political differences are reflected in the brain

Published on 2011-04-12 08:27:00

It's not you, it's your brain shape: David Cameron and Nick Clegg's political differences could be reflected by their grey matter Politics can influence people in how they choose their social circle, what causes they support and even their choice o

Why covering your child in suntan lotion could give them rickets

Published on 2011-04-12 08:18:00

Poppy Brett thought she would just have to accept that her son Jago didn’t have the energy to keep up with his friends, didn’t like playing football and always seemed tired. Their GP could find nothing wrong with him: he slept 12 hours a night

Parents of young children eat more fatty foods and lead unhealthier lives, study claims

Published on 2011-04-12 01:41:00

You'd be forgiven for thinking that chasing around after young children each day would leave parents in the best shape of their lives.But a study has found that the mothers and fathers of toddlers are more unhealthy than their childless peers.Mother

I'm pregnant with Bin Laden's grandchild - again: British surrogate who miscarried twins reveals she is expecting

Published on 2011-04-12 01:34:00

A British former poledancer who miscarried Osama Bin Laden's twin grandchildren last year is pregnant again with the grandchild of the world's most wanted terrorist.It's the fifth time Louise Pollard has undergone IVF to provide Bin Laden's son Om

Stunning sand sculptures created for competition (and there's no danger they'll wash away with the tide)

Published on 2011-04-12 00:07:00

The clever creators of these impressive sand sculptures needed more than a bucket and spade to build them.Sand artists from around the world have descended on Weymouth, Dorset, to construct their impressive works of art - all with a maritime theme

Mile-high business hub: Saudi Royal family plans £12billion building so tall it will take 12 MINUTES to reach top by lift

Published on 2011-04-12 00:05:00

The Saudi Royal family today unveiled plans to construct the world's tallest building - which will be an incredible one MILE high.Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia will be 1.6km tall (one mile) when it is completed and consist of hotels, offices, lux

Why drinking milk can help keep your eyes healthy

Published on 2011-04-12 00:03:00

Females with the highest levels of vitamin D were less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness Drinking milk could help women ward off eye disease in later life, say researchers.A study has found femal

Big wrists could be a warning of heart danger for your child

Published on 2011-04-12 00:01:00

Researchers found the bigger wrist size, the higher the child’s resistance to insulin, a factor which could push up the chances of heart problems in later life Wrist size could be used by doctors to determine which children will have a higher risk

Are you a member of the sleepless elite? High-flyers who get by on a few hours a night

Published on 2011-04-11 08:34:00

If you start each day desperately wishing for an extra hour in bed, the following is likely to leave you feeling even more grumpy. Scientists have identified a ‘sleepless elite’ – a small group of people for whom a lie-in is a waste of time.Ra

Why a brisk walk can help beat the blues

Published on 2011-04-11 08:31:00

Daily exercise alone could be as effective in treating severe depression as antidepressants Daily exercise alone could, according to new research, be as effective in treating severe depression as antidepressants.Results from a Portuguese study of 15

Health warning: Organic food could make you fat, warn experts as people assume they contain fewer calories than conventional products

Published on 2011-04-11 08:29:00

It is the preferred fare of millions of health-conscious Britons. But eating organic food could make you fat, experts have warned.A study has shown that people tend to assume that organic foods - particularly snacks - contain fewer calories that t

Still going that extra smile: The baby seen grinning in the womb

Published on 2011-04-11 08:26:00

It's hardly surprising that baby Joseph Henry keeps smiling – he’s been doing it since long before he was born.As the Daily Mail revealed in October, Joseph wore an unmistakable grin in a scan taken when his mother was only 17 weeks pregnant.An

The Queen Bee syndrome: Why females bosses can wreck other women's promotion hopes

Published on 2011-04-11 00:22:00

High-flyer: Karen Smyth said she was hounded out of a job by a woman boss Women carving out a career in a male-dominated environment might expect there is one thing guaranteed to work in their favour – a female boss.But surprisingly it is more li

Women who drink four cups of coffee a day 'face higher risk of incontinence'

Published on 2011-04-11 00:20:00

Moderation: Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day could lead to bladder control problems Women who drink at least four caffeine drinks a day are more likely to develop frequent problems with bladder control.A new study of 65,000 American women

Will sleeping in a bra perk up YOUR cleavage?

Published on 2011-04-11 00:13:00

What woman in her right mind wouldn’t want to look (and sound) like TV presenter Mariella Frostrup? At 48, she has womanly curves and an assured sex appeal that most of us would die for — even at half her age.So when she claimed in a magazine in

Young women 'risk eating their way into an early grave' while men become healthier

Published on 2011-04-11 00:03:00

Millions of young women could be ‘eating themselves into an early grave’ because they are not tackling their weight as effectively as men, Britain’s foremost obesity expert said last night.Research suggests the ‘Jamie Oliver effect’ has

The slimming super-fruit: How blueberries can slash body's fat cells by up to three-quarters

Published on 2011-04-10 23:59:00

Fruit: Blueberries cut fat cells by up to three-quarters, researchers found Slimmers should start snacking on blueberries, as they slash the number of fat cells in the body by up to three-quarters, say scientists.Researchers found the fruit can bre

Drinking during pregnancy 'triples risk of premature birth'

Published on 2011-04-10 23:53:00

Women who drink during pregnancy are up to three times more likely to give birth to a very premature baby, doctors have warned.Exposure to alcohol in the womb also raises the odds of the baby being born underweight.And it increases the chance of the

Comfort food: The woman who suffers from a rare disorder that means she cannot stop herself from eating... sofas

Published on 2011-04-10 23:48:00

A mother-of-five has been diagnosed with a rare disorder called Pica after seeking medical help for her addiction... to eating sofas.Adele Edwards, of Bradenton, Florida, has been eating the foam inside couch cushions for 21 years. She sought help

Children see too much sex on television and are being forced to grow up too fast, say parents

Published on 2011-04-10 06:20:00

Children are being exposed to so much sex on television that parents no longer believe the 9pm watershed has any effect, a government inquiry has found.More than half were unhappy with the content of programmes or adverts on TV before the 9pm water

Strawberries May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer

Published on 2011-04-10 00:17:00

Small Study Shows Slowing of Precancerous Lesions for People Who Ate Freeze-Dried StrawberriesEating freeze-dried strawberries may help prevent esophageal cancer, according to new but preliminary research.''Eating strawberries may be a way for people

How litter and graffiti can poison our minds by turning us more racist and homophobic

Published on 2011-04-10 00:15:00

Graffiti, litter and broken windows don’t just look bad – they can have an ugly impact on people living locally.Residents living in a litter-strewn environment can become more racist and homophobic as well as less charitable, scientists found.P

FDA Approves New Restless Legs Syndrome Drug

Published on 2011-04-10 00:13:00

Drug, Called Horizant, Is Taken Once DailyThe FDA has approved a new drug, Horizant Extended Release Tablets, as a once-daily treatment for moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome.Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge

Medieval justice... in the 21st Century: Woman caned in front of a baying mob for having an affair

Published on 2011-04-10 00:07:00

A woman flinches as she is about to be repeatedly caned for having an extramarital affair.Irdayanti Mukhtar, 34, received nine lashes by Sharia Police for having a relationship with another man, even though she is said to be in the process of divo

Male pill? We'll never trust it because he'll forget to take it, say women

Published on 2011-04-09 08:29:00

Half of women say they wouldn’t rely on a male Pill as contraception – because they didn’t trust their partners to remember to take it.And in a second blow for the Pill, currently at the medical trials stage of development, many men felt it

Evolution of prejudice: Study reveals racism in MONKEYS

Published on 2011-04-09 08:14:00

Racial, ethnic and religious prejudice may lie in our evolutionary past, according to new research using monkeys.Several experiments have found the animals were more wary of outsiders and associated bad things with them.The research was conducted on

Alive and well, the stiff upper lip - just one of five British personality types

Published on 2011-04-09 08:04:00

Quintessentially British: The stiff upper lip, as modelled by David Niven in a scene from the 1977 film 'Candleshoe' With the world in the grip of financial insecurity and political unrest, times certainly call for a bit of resolve.So it is good news

Smartphone cold turkey: Scientists prove youngsters suffer gadget 'withdrawal'

Published on 2011-04-09 00:15:00

Withdrawal symptoms: Many young people feel distressed when separated from their mobiles. (Posed by model) As any parent of a teenager knows, trying to stop them using their computer or mobile phone usually results in a tantrum.But perhaps such outb

The curse of the airbrushed model: Jet set ads that leave women depressed

Published on 2011-04-09 00:12:00

Research has found that adverts for high-end products such as champagne damage women's body confidence and leave some feeling depressed Adverts for champagne, fast cars and gadgets are as damaging to women’s body confidence as those featuring ai

Alcohol causes cancer - even if you drink just over a pint of beer a day... and giving up won't help

Published on 2011-04-09 00:07:00

Just one unit a day can bring on the diseaseDrinking a ‘safe’ amount of alcohol below the recommended daily limit increases the risk of developing cancer, with the danger remaining even if you become teetotal, experts say.New research shows th

Sibling rivalry: Why the second born child is more likely to succeed in life

Published on 2011-04-09 00:02:00

For years the sound of children bickering and fighting has been the bane of parents across the country.But now, researchers have said that younger offspring arguing with their older siblings are more likely to be successful in later life.Scientists

Outrage as top Italian history professor blames fall of Rome on rise of homosexuality

Published on 2011-04-08 23:59:00

Roberto De Mattei, pictured, has already raised eyebrows by saying the Japanese Tsunami was 'Divine punishment.'A professor is facing calls to resign after blaming the collapse of the Roman Empire on homosexuality.Roberto De Mattei, a devout Roman Ca

Need a daily caffeine fix? Coffee addiction could be in your genes

Published on 2011-04-08 23:34:00

Those who drink more coffee are more likely to have a gene that helps their livers break it downIf you struggle to get through the day without a constant supply of coffee or tea, it may be down to more than just personal taste.Research shows some o

Overweight Teens Face Heart Risks as Adults

Published on 2011-04-07 09:31:00

Study Shows Heart Risk Persists Even if a Person Loses Weight in AdulthoodResearchers have long known that overweight or obese kids are more likely to grow up to be heavy adults, and as overweight adults, to be more likely to develop significant heal

More Music, Less Reading in Kids With Depression

Published on 2011-04-07 09:26:00

Study: Depressed Teens and Tweens Spend More Time Listening to Music, but Music Probably Isn't Causing the DepressionThe amount of time a tween or teen spends listening to music appears to be associated with his risk of major depression, a new study

'Wishing a kidney would fall out of the sky': Status update that inspired man to donate organ to Facebook friend he hardly knew

Published on 2011-04-07 08:55:00

When Jeff Kurze suffered a stroke last autumn and was told that his kidneys were failing, doctors said it could take five years for him to climb the kidney waiting list and get the type O match he needed.So his desperate wife Roxy turned to Facebo

'Five more minutes': How getting children to bed is harder than dealing with a demanding boss

Published on 2011-04-07 08:53:00

More than a third of parents find getting their kids to leave the TV or finish a computer game more stressful than the commute to work.No longer happy with a bed time story, youngsters now have to be bribed to go to bed as parents rip their hairs

Meet the Gladys-ator! Woman, 92, breaks world record as she finishes marathon

Published on 2011-04-07 08:51:00

When Gladys Burrill power-walked and jogged through another gruelling marathon, the 92-year-old did not stop to think about the size of her achievement.But the pensioner nicknamed the 'Gladyator' now has an extra special feat to add to her substa

Woman sets plastic surgery world record

Published on 2011-04-07 08:45:00

THE 55-year-old has spent $100,000 on 52 different items including 14 full-scale operations, Botox, five facelifts, work on her upper and lower eyelids, knee liposuction and even injecting collagen into her hands to minimize her veins and tendons.

The latest super food? Tangerines 'a tonic for your heart'

Published on 2011-04-07 00:03:00

We all know how an apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away – now it seems the same is true for tangerines.According to research, eating the fruit could protect against heart attacks, diabetes and stroke as well as staving off obesity.Nobile

Put the text books away: Adults 'can boost their brains in under two hours by learning like a baby'

Published on 2011-04-07 00:00:00

Child's play: Adults can boost their brains with babies' learning tasks People who are furrowing their brows over weighty arithmetic puzzles or sweating over wordy text books might want to take note.Adults can significantly bulk up their brains in j

Why too much stress makes your memory worse as you age (but a little can be helpful)

Published on 2011-04-06 23:58:00

Forgot your keys? High levels of stress worsen memory Scientists claim to have solved the mystery of how stress contributes to memory loss in old age.Researchers at Edinburgh University have shown how two receptors in older brains react to the stre

The secret to a long life? Just pop to the shops (and that goes for men too)

Published on 2011-04-06 23:57:00

It may come as old news to many women, but it seems a bit of retail therapy really is good for you.A day at the shops can help you live longer, says a study.And surprisingly, the benefits are actually greater for men. A study of almost 1,850 people

This is your captain sleeping: How exhausted pilots snooze at the controls (and two of them even had a nap at the same time)

Published on 2011-04-06 23:50:00

Pilots are falling asleep in the cockpits of UK passenger jets, a report suggests.Nearly half of easyJet pilots surveyed said they were suffering from significant fatigue and a fifth reported that their abilities were compromised in flight more th

Why wasting time on the Internet at work makes you 'a more focused employee'

Published on 2011-04-06 23:38:00

Workers are more productive after watching a funny clip online, scientists claim If you spend the day surreptitiously trawling Facebook and Twitter while trying to convince the boss you are hard at work, then such clandestine behaviour could soon

Barking! Dog owner spends £20,000 on Britain's most expensive pet wedding

Published on 2011-04-06 08:33:00

A dog owner has splashed out an incredible £20,000 to give her pampered pooch the perfect wedding day.Louise Harris, 32, admits to spending thousands on birthdays, designer outfits, and bespoke jewellery for her six-year-old pet dog Lola.But now

We could have killed more Jews, says Adolf Eichmann in newly declassified tapes

Published on 2011-04-06 00:28:00

One of the chief organisers of the Holocaust regretted that it did not kill more Jews newly declassified recordings have revealed.Adolf Eichmann, who was tasked with managing the logistics of transporting Jews to concentration camps, said the bigg

Eating three bananas a day could 'slash the risk of a stroke'

Published on 2011-04-06 00:26:00

Eating three bananas cuts your risk of a stroke, scientists say.A banana for breakfast, one for lunch and one in the evening would provide enough potassium to reduce the chances of suffering a blood clot on the brain by around 21 per cent.The find

Why redundancy in your 40s can lead to a far higher risk of an early death

Published on 2011-04-06 00:25:00

As if losing your job wasn't stressful enough - if you happen to be in your 40s it could also land you in an early grave.Men made redundant in middle-age are 83 per cent more likely to die early than if they remain at work.For women who become jobles

Could carrots and sweet potatoes help fight breast cancer?

Published on 2011-04-06 00:23:00

A nutrient in carrots and sweet potatoes may prove to be a vital weapon against breast cancer in early stages of the disease, research suggests.Retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, also rejuvenates the skin and a weak version of it is used in ant

Is this the REAL final frontier? Sir Richard Branson unveils plan to pilot mini-submarine to deepest point of every ocean

Published on 2011-04-06 00:20:00

Sir Richard Branson plans to pilot a mini-submarine to the bottom of one of the planet's deepest oceans in his latest record-breaking adventure.The death-defying feat is part of a joint mission with an American sailor to go where no man has been

A quick sprint beats a long run when it comes to your health

Published on 2011-04-06 00:13:00

Bursts of intensive exercise do more to lower blood pressure than longer but less taxing sessions, say British researchers.They made the finding after putting more than 50 teenagers through their paces three times a week.Those in the high intensity g

The key to a happy family: Have two daughters for fewer fights, less noise and harmonious playtimes

Published on 2011-04-06 00:10:00

Broody couples might want to throw away any dreams of a boy for him and a girl for her. The secret of domestic bliss is having two daughters, according to a study.In a finding that will surprise many parents, researchers concluded that two girls ar

Taking aspirin just once a month 'reduces risk of pancreatic cancer'

Published on 2011-04-05 06:41:00

Aspirin was the only anti-inflammatory drug found to have an impact on developing pancreatic cancer Aspirin can significantly reduce the chances of developing one of the most dangerous cancers, a study has found.Taking the painkiller once a month was

Yoga halves irregular-heartbeat episodes

Published on 2011-04-05 03:55:00

Yoga, already proven to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, can cut in half the risk of a common and potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat, according to a U.S. study released on Saturday.The small study was the first to examine t

Restless legs could signal a hidden heart problem, warn doctors

Published on 2011-04-05 00:49:00

The nighttime twitching of restless legs syndrome may be more than an annoyance - new research suggests that in some people, it could be a sign of hidden heart problems.People with very frequent leg movements during sleep were more likely to have

The bugs in your shower that could give you heart failure

Published on 2011-04-04 23:48:00

People who take showers can pick up a water-borne infection - such as a bacterial infection carried on droplets As Andrew Hennessey lay shivering in bed, the pounding in his head grew steadily worse.What had seemed like a case of flu had developed i

Could white bread soon be toast? Healthy living means demand for brown loaves jumps

Published on 2011-04-04 23:46:00

For many families, it’s been an essential on the weekly shopping list for decades.But the white loaf is becoming a rare breed it seems, replaced with brown and seeded varieties by customers concerned about eating more healthily.Sales of white bre

Fasting for 24 hours 'may cut your risk of heart disease and diabetes'

Published on 2011-04-04 23:42:00

The 30 volunteers fasted for 24 hours and only drank water. This encouraged the body to start burning up fat cells (posed)Regularly going a day without food may reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, research has suggested.Doctors studied t

Working an 11-hour day can increase heart attack danger by 67 per cent

Published on 2011-04-04 23:38:00

Overworked: New research has found that those who work 11-hour days or more increase their chance of a heart attack by two thirds If you’re about to embark on your usual 12-hour day at the office, you might want to pause a while – a few hours,

Flame-haired Rihanna sets the stage alight at Academy of Country Music Awards

Published on 2011-04-04 08:33:00

Miranda Lambert is the big winner of the night as she takes home four gongsLady Antebellum took home two trophies, including album of the yearCarrie Underwood performs duet with Aerosmith's Steven TylerTaylor Swift wins entertainer of the yearRihann

Why it's good to be bad

Published on 2011-04-04 08:27:00

Want to land the perfect partner? A controversial new book says you'll need to be a diva – not adoormat – to get what you want! Are you unlucky in love? Or being messed around by a boyfriend who won’t commit? Or does your husband treat you li

Drinking coffee with a high-fat meal 'can raise blood sugar to harmful levels'

Published on 2011-04-04 06:41:00

Coffee with fatty diet pushes blood sugar levels up 65 per cent Drinking coffee after a high-fat meal can raise your blood sugar to potentially harmful levels, a study has found. Not only are blood sugar levels increased after a fatty meal, but the

Proof dress will impress: Designer clothes can help you bag a better job

Published on 2011-04-04 03:10:00

They may burn a bigger hole in your wallet – but designer clothes are a sound investment, a study suggests.Wearing well-known brand labels makes you appear wealthier, more worthy of respect and can even help you bag a better job, the research fo

Why iPhone users look rich but are usually poor

Published on 2011-04-04 03:09:00

One in five iPhone owners is in the red Conspicous consumption: But iPhone users are twice as likely to be overdrawn. Posed by model With their expensive gadgets, iPhone users may look well off.Just under one in five owners of the must-have phone ad

Happy mothers, happy children... but when dad is off-colour they're not bothered

Published on 2011-04-04 03:08:00

Next time your little ones are refusing to tidy their rooms or stick to their bedtimes, run this one past them. Children are happiest when their mothers are happy, a study has found. Nearly three-quarters of children whose mothers are content with

Why rich families today were probably rich 1,000 years ago

Published on 2011-04-04 03:06:00

Surnames which indicated nobility and wealth in medieval times are still richer even today, research has suggested.'Moneyed' surnames, such as Darcy, Percy, Baskerville and Mandeville continue to have more cash than those with 'poor' names, such as

Is this America's smallest apartment? Woman describes life in 90 sq ft home

Published on 2011-04-04 03:02:00

If you think your apartment is a bit poky, take a look at this one.Felice Cohen has squeezed her life into a 90 square ft flat even though it has no kitchen and a bed whose ceiling is 23 inches from her face.The bathroom is so small that she has t

U.S. pastor says he will put Mohammed 'on trial' next as Koran burning sparks second day of violence, leaving 10 dead, 78 injured

Published on 2011-04-03 08:25:00

Killings in Kandahar follow UN attack that left up to 20 dead and 83 woundedTaliban claims responsibility for UN attackDemonstrations against the burnings take place across the Middle EastPresident Obama appeals for calm and condemns Koran burning as

Medical advance means women can freeze their eggs in 20s and have a baby at 50

Published on 2011-04-02 23:33:00

British women could put motherhood on hold for decades thanks to new medical development which allows eggs to be frozen for years.An updated method of freezing eggs could transform fertility treatments and boosts the hopes of women who fear they c

Scientists develop genetically modified cows that produce 'human' breast milk

Published on 2011-04-02 23:27:00

Scientists in China have created genetically modified cows that produce 'human' milk, it is reported today.They have introduced human genes into dairy cows to produce milk similar to human breast milk, according to a report in The Sunday Telegraph.

Woman is addicted to eating sofas

Published on 2011-04-02 06:54:00

While most people who have a sweet tooth love munching on cakes and biscuits, one US mum has a very different kind of craving.Adele Edwards tucks into her sofa cushions (Picture: TLC)Mother-of-five Adele Edwards, from Florida, is addicted to another

Oranges are not the only fruit: Mystery of the tree that started to sprout lemons!

Published on 2011-04-02 06:37:00

For years, Juliet Nisbet has enjoyed the fruit from the orange tree in her conservatory.So when she noticed yellow fruit hanging alongside the oranges, she assumed they would turn the right colour as they ripened. But the 48-year-old, who has garden

The legal right to see your grandchild: Action to end the heartbreak of relatives cut off when their children divorce

Published on 2011-04-02 01:42:00

Grandparents are to be given legal rights to maintain contact with their grandchildren after a family breakdown or divorce.A report will today set out radical proposals to enshrine in law greater access rights for grandparents when couples split, W

Music and Laughter May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Published on 2011-04-02 01:40:00

Study Suggests Music and Laughter Sessions May Be Another Way to Reduce HypertensionMiddle-aged men and women may be able to lower their blood pressure readings by laughing more and listening to music they enjoy, new research indicates. Researche

Want to help your child to learn? Try scrabble

Published on 2011-04-01 23:29:00

IF you want to encourage youngsters to communicate, try sitting down to a game of Scrabble or Cluedo.Board games boost children’s language and speech skills, according to Government communications adviser Jean Gross.They also encourage taking tu

Bedroom blues: Post-sex sadness plagues a third of young women, a study suggests

Published on 2011-04-01 10:40:00

Ten per cent said they almost always felt sad after making loveFor some young women sex leaves no afterglow and some even feel sad new research suggests.More than 200 young Australian women were quizzed on life between the sheets and one in three y

Fat people around the world 'now stigmatised for being lazy and unattractive'

Published on 2011-04-01 10:38:00

Prejudice: People were less judgmental of overweight people in the U.S, perhaps because it has been a social norm for longer Overweight people now face a social stigma wherever they travel in the world, thanks to the rapid spread of a spread of nega

India set to overtake China as world's most populated country after adding 180m people in a decade

Published on 2011-04-01 10:36:00

India is set to become the world's most populated country after its population climbed to 1.21billion this year, census officials have revealed.The South Asian nation - second only to China in number of people - added 181million to its numbers in

Men with a pot belly are 'more likely to go blind'

Published on 2011-04-01 10:35:00

Link between large waistline and age-related macular degeneration only found in menPiling on the pounds in middle age could significantly raise a man’s risk of blindness later in life, a study has found.An expanding waistline puts men in danger of

The ultimate in bling? Gold mobile phone can be yours for a cool £37,000

Published on 2011-04-01 10:31:00

Despite its high price tag, the Æ+Y isn't a smartphoneWith mobile phones increasingly seen as status symbols, this is one handset the jetset won't want to be seen without.The Æ+Y phone is made from 18 carat solid gold and costs a staggering 42,000

The brain defects that prevent yobs 'feeling for their victims'

Published on 2011-04-01 10:27:00

Teenage yobs have stunted brain growth in the areas that allow them to identify with their victims, claim researchers.Brain scans show the emotional centres of the brain are poorly developed in boys convicted of antisocial behaviour ranging from th

Hotel's 'fertility chair' sees seven staff fall pregnant in just 18 months

Published on 2011-03-31 08:06:00

A chair in the reception of a hotel is being blamed after seven women fell pregnant in the space of just 18 months.Four of the women have already given birth, all to boys, after sitting on a blue chair in the hotel in Milton Keynes.The suspicion that

The women willing to trade a year of their life for a perfect body

Published on 2011-03-31 06:34:00

Disturbing: New research has revealed that one in three women would give up a year of their life to have the perfect body Millions of women are so unhappy with their weight that they would trade at least a year of their life for the perfect body, di

'We just don't know why our son is so big': A day in the life of Lu Hao, the four-year-old toddler who weighs nine-and-a-half STONE

Published on 2011-03-31 06:29:00

As he struggles to haul his massive bulk from the ground, it is clear four-year-old Lu Hao is no ordinary toddler.The obese Chinese child's parents told last week how their son - who is five times the size of children his age - eats a staggering th

Monkey misery: Inside the 'shameful' Thai theatre where guitar-playing macaques string along the tourists

Published on 2011-03-31 03:06:00

At first glance it may appear like a harmless holiday fun, cute monkeys performing a succession of tricks for amused tourists.The star performers at Samui Monkey Theatre bounce around playing musical instruments and interacting with visitors to the

The 34st man who is so fat that doctors can't find his heart

Published on 2011-03-31 03:04:00

Mr Belmont vowed to lose weight after describing himself as a 'dead man walking'A man who weighs 34 stone has finally decided to lose weight after doctors were unable to detect his heart beat - because he was so FAT.Alan Belmont, 24, was shocked w

Manchester United voted 'most hated company in Britain'

Published on 2011-03-31 03:01:00

Manchester United are the most hated company in the UK, more so than banks, utility companies or budget airlines, it is claimed.The results of an online survey of more than 1,000 people, conducted by Online Opinions, show that the side built by Sir A

Exercise May Cut Salt’s Effect on Blood Pressure

Published on 2011-03-31 02:50:00

Study Shows Physical Activity Helps Keep Blood Pressure From Rising in Response to a High-Salt DietRegular exercise and a low-sodium diet are two lifestyle changes that are often recommended to lower high blood pressure.Now a new study shows that one

Mothers pay: How a mum's family chores would cost £30,000 a year

Published on 2011-03-30 07:15:00

Busy: The work that mums do is worth 30,000 a year, researchers found With Mothers' Day approaching it might be time to take note.The daily chores that mothers do in their daily lives is worth a staggering £30,000 a year, a survey found.Mothers with

Radiation Alert, Cell Phones May Weaken Bones

Published on 2011-03-30 07:12:00

A new study has revealed that electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones may adversely affect bone strength.Radiation from cell phones may weaken the bones of men who regularly wear their handsets on their belts, according to new study, providing

My REALLY little pony: Einstein, the world's smallest stallion, gets set for first birthday

Published on 2011-03-30 07:09:00

He may not be able to compete in the Kentucky Derby, but he is surely as popular as the winner.And with appearances on Oprah and across the U.S. it has certainly been an eventful first year for Einstein, the world's smallest stallion, as he approa

Qatar's cool idea for the World Cup... the man-made cloud operated by remote control

Published on 2011-03-30 07:08:00

Clouds made from a 'lightweight carbon structure'Stadia will also be fitted with solar-powered air-conditioningFor Qatar's World Cup 2022 organisers tasked with finding new ways to keep the hot sun off players' backs, the sky's the limit... literal

Want to win the battle of the bulge? A good night's sleep will help you stick to your diet

Published on 2011-03-29 23:44:00

Forget punishing gym sessions and miserable meals. The best way to trim a tubby tummy could be to sleep on it.A study has found that a good night’s rest is a key factor in the battle of the bulge.Men and women who had at least six hours’ sleep a

Rooms with a (truly spectacular) view: World's tallest hotel opens in Hong Kong

Published on 2011-03-29 23:28:00

It offers a bird's eye view of one of the most spectacular skylines in the world.And should the visitor get bored of staring at Hong Kong's glittering towers from the eyrie of their hotel room window, there are always other distractions.These come

The smell of fresh coffee and a walk in the park: The simple pleasures key to a happy life

Published on 2011-03-29 07:39:00

The smell of fresh coffee and a walk in the park, two simple pleasures which are key to a happy life.Statisticians from the Office for National Statistics revealed the responses after they were tasked with the job of a making a well-being index as

Facebook puts vulnerable children at risk of depression, warn doctors

Published on 2011-03-29 07:00:00

Teenagers can suffer from 'Facebook depression' after becoming obsessed with the social networking website, an influential group of doctors has warned.Being shunned on a social networking website can be more harmful than if a child is ignored by t

First-born children are 'more likely to suffer from allergies'

Published on 2011-03-29 06:59:00

Itchy eyes: First-born children develop in a womb that doesn't have as strong an immune system as that experienced by their younger siblings. (Posed by model) Did you ever think your eldest sibling moaned more about falling ill than anyone else? It

Caught an itch recently? How watching somebody scratch really is contagious

Published on 2011-03-29 06:57:00

If ever you have felt a previously undetected itch when you notice someone else scratching, you are not alone.The phenomenon of the 'contagious itch' has been studied for the first time by a team of U.S. researchers who found that itching can be vi

Fear of heights could be treated with dose of stress hormone

Published on 2011-03-29 06:42:00

Cure: People who are so afraid of heights they struggle to even climb a ladder can be treated with cortisol pills For millions of Britons, the mere thought of climbing a ladder or peering over a cliff is enough to set the heart racing and palms swe

French daredevil dubbed 'Spiderman' scales world's tallest tower in Dubai

Published on 2011-03-28 23:52:00

A French skyscraper climber who calls himself 'Spiderman' has begun to scramble his way to the top of the world's tallest tower in Dubai.Alain Robert began his ascent of the 2,717-tall Burj Khalifa just before sunset and said before he began that

Why suffering from a broken heart 'hurts more' than physical pain

Published on 2011-03-28 23:49:00

For centuries poets and songwriters have tried to describe the pain of a broken heart.However, it has taken scientists to prove that the agony of unrequited love is more than a simple emotional response.Experiments show that being dumped by a lover

Are you too old to eat sausages? Decade by decade, how to eat the right food for the changing needs of your body

Published on 2011-03-28 23:42:00

We all notice our bodies and appetites changing as we get older — so how can you be sure you’re eating right for your age group?Here, experts reveal the rules of nutrition for each decade of life, including the importance of drinking tea for

Tonic water, white bread, painkillers - the unlikely passion killers sapping your sex drive

Published on 2011-03-28 23:38:00

As many as two million British men — and almost twice as many women — are said to suffer from low libido.So claim the drug companies, for whom sexual problems represent a potentially huge new market; Viagra sales alone are worth £316million a

37% 'wrongly treated for high blood pressure' because their heart rate jumps through fear of GPs

Published on 2011-03-28 23:33:00

Many healthy patients are being wrongly treated for high blood pressure, according to researchers.The blood pressure of some people goes up temporarily when they see their GP as they are nervous – known as ‘white coat syndrome’.Scientists fr

Sleepy People Overeat

Published on 2011-03-28 08:51:00

Study: Too Little Sleep Makes You Eat More Fatty FoodsPeople who get too little sleep tend to overeat, a Columbia University study suggests.And sleepy, hungry people don't make wise food choices, find Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, and colleagues at New

Too many extra curricular activities can HARM children's prospects

Published on 2011-03-27 23:44:00

Cause of stress? Children taking part in more than 17 hours of extracurricular activities like piano lessons could see their academic performance suffer, a study has found Children who take part in more than 17 hours of extracurricular activities

How drinking tea helps you lose weight – just as long as you don't add milk

Published on 2011-03-27 23:43:00

A cup of tea a day... - New research suggests drinking ta can help you lose weight, as long as you don't add milk Throw away the lettuce leaves, pack away your gym kit...and sit down with nice cup of tea.Drinking tea can help you lose weight, researc

How men are better than women at ignoring the satnav when it gives the wrong directions

Published on 2011-03-27 23:42:00

Women are more likely than men to obey a satellite navigation system – even when it gives wrong directions.That’s the finding of a survey published today that says Britain’s drivers are falling out of love with their satnavs.Drivers say that o

Tuck into walnuts for a crunchy superfood snack that can reduce heart disease

Published on 2011-03-27 23:39:00

Nutty goodness: Tree and ground nuts are generally said to be among Nature's most perfect ready-made foods Eating just seven walnuts a day could protect your health, research suggests.The Christmas favourites contain almost twice as much antioxidant

Put the kettle on! A cuppa is as good for you as water

Published on 2011-03-27 23:37:00

Drinking four to six mugs of tea a day is as good for keeping yourself hydrated as a litre of water, a study has found.The finding disproves the idea that regular tea drinking can dehydrate the body because of its caffeine content.The research also f

A gentleman should NEVER wear shorts, warns male fashion guru Tom Ford

Published on 2011-03-27 23:09:00

No go: U.S. designer Tom Ford says they should not be worn in the summer even if the temperature becomes unbearable With the promise of warmer weather many men may be tempted to pull on a pair of shorts.However, before exposing those hairy legs to

Meet Lu Hao, the three-year-old who weighs a whopping NINE-AND-A-HALF stone

Published on 2011-03-27 08:31:00

At 132lbs, Lu Hao is already five times the size of a normal child his age.The three-year-old toddler from China eats a staggering THREE bowls of rice when he sits down for a family meal. When Lu Hao was born he weighed just 2.6kg (5.7 lbs), however

What a whopper! Britain's biggest ever baby girl welcomed to the world in just six hours weighing 12lbs 8oz

Published on 2011-03-27 08:28:00

A woman has given birth to the biggest ever baby girl, coming in at a whopping 12lbs 8oz.Pictured here next to her cousin Thomas - who is actually younger than her - baby Libby, from Wigan, is twice the size of the average newborn.The youngster, w

We are happiest after we retire and DON'T become grumpy with old age, say scientists

Published on 2011-03-27 06:18:00

Golden sunset: We become happier as we get older and don't turn into Victor Meldrew type characters, say scientists We get happier as they get older with our sense of well-being peaking in our 70s and 80s, new research suggests.The claim debunks the

To have and too old: Dance partners with combined age of 193 become world's oldest ever newlyweds

Published on 2011-03-27 00:48:00

A dancing couple with a combined age of 193 have tied the knot - and become the world's oldest ever newlyweds.Forrest Lunsway, 100, married Rose Pollard, 93, after he finally popped the question following a 28-year courtship.The loved-up couple, who

Was the Bible forged? Author claims some New Testament books were written by 'people pretending to be apostles'

Published on 2011-03-26 23:53:00

A work of fiction? Bart D Ehrman claims several New Testament books were actually written by people pretending to be apostles Parts of the Bible were written by people who lied about their identity, an author has claimed.Bart D Ehrman claims many boo

In with the bold: Simple tricks to boost your confidence

Published on 2011-03-26 23:44:00

Most of us would love to feel more confident, whether we’re going for a job interview, walking into a room full of strangers, or heading out on a hot date. Here behavioural expert and YOU body-language columnist Judi James offers some simple tip

Ewe have got to be kidding! The 'puppy' born to a SHEEP

Published on 2011-03-26 02:02:00

Vets say it’s impossible - but to Chinese farmer Liu Naiying his birth is a miracle.For Mr Liu insists one of his sheep has given birth to a dogThe 'puppy' has wool like a lamb but its mouth, nose, eyes, paws and tail look more like a dog's. 'Mir

One small step for man: 'Mr Elastic' goes for Guinness world record with his incredible bendy feet

Published on 2011-03-26 01:54:00

Moses Lanham plans on stepping into the record books in a rather unusual fashion.'Known as backwards feet man' and 'Mr elastic', the Michigan based 49-year-old can rotate his feet 120 degrees behind him, a feat he hopes will earn him a place in th

Listen to your gut: How 'chatter' from bacteria in our intestines could alter our personality

Published on 2011-03-26 01:49:00

Next time you think your gut is telling you something, the chances are it really is.Scientists have discovered ‘cross talk’ from the stomach to the brain which could influence how it develops.The ‘chatter’ from your gut could influence your p

Young at heart or old before their time? How men feel over the hill at 58, but for women it's 29

Published on 2011-03-26 01:40:00

Women consider themselves old at 29 – half the age of men who don’t feel over the hill until they are 58, according to a study.A quarter of women say they felt old as soon as they spotted their first grey hairs.In contrast men tend to think they

The worrying spread of 'sexting': How naive schoolgirls text naked pictures of themselves to boys... who post them on the internet

Published on 2011-03-26 01:24:00

When I first read claims, made at a child safety conference, that children as young as 11 years old are making and swapping indecent images of themselves, I didn’t think for a minute it could possibly be true.I have a son, Tony, in his first yea

Childless women 'could get womb transplants next year'

Published on 2011-03-26 01:19:00

Womb transplants that would allow childless women to have babies could be available as early as next year, a leading researcher said last night.Following successful animal experiments, doctors are ready to implant women with healthy wombs from dono

Women hooked on junk food could pass addiction to children

Published on 2011-03-25 07:06:00

Programming: Women who feast on junk food while pregnant could harm their child's resistance to fatty foods Mothers who binge on junk food while pregnant could be programming their unborn children to eat junk food in later life.Expectant women with

Obesity link to baby deaths is 'worrying'

Published on 2011-03-25 06:54:00

Pregnant women with BMI of 35 or more twice as likely to lose childMothers from ethnic minorities more likely to have stillbirths or neonatal death Worrying: The link between Body Mass Index and stillbirths and neonatal mortality rates is 'worrying'

Sex and the silver singletons

Published on 2011-03-25 06:45:00

They're over 50 and looking for love but many divorcees are risking their health (and happiness) by jumping into bed after only a couple of dates Their first date was lunch followed by a kiss. Four months later, a blissfully happy Christine Rae w

One in five are too hard up to see the dentist

Published on 2011-03-25 06:35:00

A visit to the dentist’s chair isn’t usually considered a treat. But our check-ups are becoming less frequent as the recession makes them a luxury we can’t afford. One in five of us has put off vital dental check-ups and treatment because the c

Why even mild stress can affect performance at work

Published on 2011-03-24 06:30:00

Stress doubles likelihood of psychiatric condition Mild stress increases by 70 per cent the chance somebody will be on disability payments for physical problems, says a report Even mild stress can lead to people being unable to work, research sugges

Slave's daughter has '119th birthday party' but Guinness won't verify her as world's oldest person

Published on 2011-03-24 00:52:00

Mrs Lanier never had birth certificate, required by Guinness World Records, as she was a black girl born to slave parentsFamily says Social Security Administration letter verifies ageThis 'great-great-great-great grandmother' claims to have lived th

Women 'twice as likely as men to have romantic regrets'

Published on 2011-03-24 00:49:00

Nagging anxiety: Romance is far more likely to worry women than men Women are more than twice as likely as men to have regrets about their romantic life, a university report revealed today.When it comes to admitting to regrets - particularly among

Could your saucepans bring on the menopause? Chemicals found around the home linked to health problems

Published on 2011-03-24 00:38:00

Stress: Experts claim the menopause could be brought on by household chemicals (posed by model) Gender-bending chemicals found in non-stick pans and food packaging are linked to early menopause, scientists say.A major study has shown that women with

Watching 3D films could serve as early warning system for children with eye conditions

Published on 2011-03-23 01:26:00

Watching 3D films could serve as an early warning system in children for a string of eye conditions.Girls and boys under six who have problems seeing the three-dimensional images could be suffering from amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’, experts have s

Let's not go Dutch: Attractive women expect their date to pay for dinner because they're worth it

Published on 2011-03-23 01:23:00

Who's paying? The more attractive a man is the more women want him to pay for the date, researchers found She has spent hours on her hair and make up, bought a new outfit and done her nails. So perhaps it is only fair that her date should pay for d

Feeling furious? Saying a quick prayer can calm frayed nerves and boost your mood

Published on 2011-03-23 01:22:00

Anger strikes: Saying a quick prayer could help you curb inappropriate rages Do you have trouble keeping hold of your temper and find you lash out at the slightest provocation? The power of prayer could help, according to scientists.Researchers fou

Adulterers beware... it could raise your risk of heart attack

Published on 2011-03-23 01:12:00

Matters of the heart: Adulterers are more at risk of a heart attack (posed by model) Having a fling or one-night stand is already a risky business. But now there is another reason for adulterers to worry.They are probably more at risk of having a hea

Obsessive healthy eaters 'are risking their lives' with eating disorder orthorexia

Published on 2011-03-23 01:09:00

An obsession with healthy eating can lead orthorexia sufferers to cut out whole food groups completely with little evidence that it will make them healthierExtreme diets and fitness regimes are putting one in ten women at risk of malnutrition and e

How even just thinking about comfort food is good for the soul

Published on 2011-03-22 23:43:00

It may be bad for the waistline, but comfort food is good for the soul Comfort food may be bad for the waistline but it is good for the soul, say researchers.A study found that even thinking about mashed potato, chicken soup or chocolate pudding can

Overweight? Blame it on your cheery personality: How your character can affect your health

Published on 2011-03-22 08:22:00

They may always have a half-full view of life, but optimists are also more likely to be overweight Can your personality really reveal anything about your health? It sounds like the kind of psychobabble you would find in a teen magazine — along wi

Obsession with healthy eating sees soaring number of cases of eating disorder 'orthorexia'

Published on 2011-03-22 08:21:00

An obsession with healthy eating can lead orthorexia sufferers to cut out whole food groups completely with little evidence that it will make them healthier A growing obsession with health eating and food intolerances in the UK has led to an alarm

Treat time: We're most likely to tuck into junk food at 3.23pm

Published on 2011-03-22 04:10:00

Stress and boredom can lead to many workers snacking at their desks When a busy working day means lunch is nothing more than a quick sandwich, dinner can seem a long way off.So it is little surprise the urge to snack will hit us at some point in the

Young? Middle class? Female? Then you face a greater risk of getting skin cancer

Published on 2011-03-22 04:07:00

Women living in high-class areas are significantly more likely than those in lower class districts to develop skin cancer, according to a study Young, middle-class women are at a higher risk from the most dangerous form of skin cancer, medical exp

'A great chance for a party': Grandmother, 90, weds toyboy, 73, proving it's never too late for love

Published on 2011-03-22 04:03:00

A couple whose relationship has 'blossomed' since meeting seven years ago have finally tied the knot - with a combined age of 163. Betty Erskine, 90, met her 'toyboy' Robin Tremayne, 73, in 2003 when the pair lived in the same retired accommodation

Buy buy buy! Billionaire Warren Buffett insists tsunami that killed thousands will set Japanese economy back on its feet

Published on 2011-03-22 00:56:00

Warren Buffett said he believes the disaster in Japan will help bring the country back on its feet Billionaire investor Warren Buffett insisted yesterday that there was a silver lining to the earthquake and tsunami disasters that have devastated J

Middle-aged? Believe it or not, you've never been brainier

Published on 2011-03-22 00:52:00

The middle-aged brain - rather than giving up and giving in - adapts, powering up to use more of itself to solve problems Standing in my cellar I look around me, trying to jog my memory. I’ve come downstairs to get something. The question is, what

Babies are safest in rear-facing car seats until age of two, safety experts say

Published on 2011-03-22 00:40:00

One-year-olds are five times more likely to be injured facing forwardsChildren should ride in rear-facing car seats until they are at least two years old, safety experts believe.The fresh recommendations were issued today by the American Academy of

@happybirthday! Twitter turns five as site registers 200million users

Published on 2011-03-21 08:15:00

Phenomenon: One of Twitter's 200million users posts a 'tweet'. The website started life on March 21, 2006 'Inviting coworkers'. Two words. Not spectacular. Yet, as the first ever Twitter message – made five years ago today – those two words spa

Rationing and chores... How Fifties woman was so much healthier than us

Published on 2011-03-21 08:12:00

Their diets suffered under rationing – and they certainly knew less about the dangers of smoking. But women were still healthier in the Fifties than they are today, researchers say. Although they ate more saturated fat and were more likely to sm

400lb champion sumo wrestler becomes fattest person in history to complete a marathon

Published on 2011-03-21 07:05:00

Hero: Kelly Gneiting, aka the Fat Man, broke his previous record by over two hours They said he had a fat chance of completing all 28 miles in record time.But American sumo wrestler Kelly Gneiting has proved his critics wrong and has broken the Gui

Fourteen Years Old Chennai Girl Becomes World Youngest CEO 2011

Published on 2011-03-21 07:03:00

Sindhuja Rajaraman, who is only 14 years old? who loves to play like other kids, but she chooses to play with animation.Sindhuja Rajaraman, the ninth standard girl,CEO of Seppan, launched her Chennai based animation company in October 2010. She is th

Apple under fire from gay rights groups after approving iPhone app 'cure' for homosexuality

Published on 2011-03-20 23:38:00

Computer firm Apple has approved an iPhone and iPad application which claims to ‘cure’ gay people.The app, called Exodus International, is targeted at ‘homosexual strugglers’ and teaches them that gay people have a choice about their sexua

Why are today's women going grey at 25?

Published on 2011-03-20 23:36:00

That first silver strand is a defining moment – and used to signal the start of middle age. But new research reveals a worrying trend...For a woman, it’s one of the most defining moments of getting older — that day when you peer into the mir

How to make men love you... AND do the housework

Published on 2011-03-20 23:33:00

Want to get your own way? It's all about subtle mind games, says a new bookJust imagine if you could get your partner to clean the house without having to nag, or effortlessly make yourself more attractive to men or even appear more intelligent wi

Test to sound diabetes alert ten years before symptoms appear

Published on 2011-03-20 23:30:00

A blood test that reveals if someone is at risk of diabetes at least a decade before symptoms appear has been developed.By measuring levels of five markers in the blood, doctors are able to predict the onset of type 2 diabetes.It could act as an earl

Irish twins! Doctors believe women can get pregnant within three weeks of giving birth

Published on 2011-03-20 01:07:00

Giving birth can be one of the most incredible moments of a woman’s life.But whether she quite wants to start living through the nine month pregnancy within three weeks of the delivery is an entirely different matter.So Natalie Portman and Maria

Why a steak for pregnant mothers could stop babies crying

Published on 2011-03-20 00:49:00

Mothers-to-be who boost their intake of a vitamin found in steak during the first three months of pregnancy are up to eight times more likely to have babies who cry less, researchers suggest. The B12 vitamin occurs naturally in red meat, fish and dai

Miss Ireland: 'We're so in love, we don't care what racists say about us'

Published on 2011-03-20 00:09:00

Stunning Miss Ireland Emma Waldron told yesterday in a forthright interview how she will never let 'ignorant' racists affect her love for Nigerian boyfriend Manners Oshafi. Emma, 21, has been the victim of a vicious internet campaign because of her r

Flossing your teeth could save you from a stroke

Published on 2011-03-19 23:20:00

Tooth loss increases the risk of a stroke many years later Flossing may be a bore but this kind of fastidious teeth-cleaning might be a lifesaver Tooth loss increases the risk of a stroke many years later, according to a new Japanese study, and und

Internet's Naming Board OK's New Domains for Porn

Published on 2011-03-19 00:57:00

You've heard of ".com" and ".org." Joining them soon will be their bawdy cousin: ".xxx." On Friday, the board of directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which oversees the Internet's naming system, approved the creati

Revealed: How the Elephant Man died after weight of his giant head crushed his spinal cord

Published on 2011-03-19 00:00:00

Tragic: Joseph Merrick - the Elephant Man - died after his giant head crushed his spinal cord The death of Joseph Merrick was tragic and poignant.The grotesquely large head of the so-called Elephant Man – subject of the 1980 film starring John Hu

How losing just a few hours of sleep can take YEARS off your life

Published on 2011-03-18 23:53:00

As doctors warn one in eight of us is sleep-deprived, our reporter conducts an exhausting experiment to show its terrible toll on our health...How do you feel this morning? Well-rested? Looking forward to the weekend? Or did you wake, as I did ha

So that's Alan Titchmarsh's secret: Gardening makes you happy ... and can even keep you healthy

Published on 2011-03-18 23:46:00

After a tough day getting the garden ready for spring, you may beg to differ.Yet that aching back and those stiff muscles are, apparently, a good sign because a physical workout in the garden is said to help you feel younger.Researchers in two new

Sandra Bullock makes $1m Japan donation

Published on 2011-03-18 06:33:00

Donations: The 'Blind Side' actress has given the huge sum to the American Red Cross on behalf of her familySandra Bullock has donated $1 million to the Japan relief effort.The 'Blind Side' actress has given the huge sum to the American Red Cross on

Super moon spectacle will light up skies tomorrow night (but there's no need to worry about a rise in lunacy)

Published on 2011-03-18 06:29:00

Tomorrow's event will be the closest full moon in almost 20 years Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies tomorrow night - a full moon of rare size and beauty will rise in the east at sunset.The natural phenomenon happens when the full Moon coincid

One in four pupils admit swapping porn images of themselves by text message

Published on 2011-03-18 04:55:00

Sexting on the rise: Children are proudly sending pornographic images of themselves by text message (picture posed by model) A disturbing number of children – some as young as 11 – are taking pornographic images of themselves and swapping them w

It’s the world’s longest noodle!

Published on 2011-03-17 07:18:00

A group of keen cooks in China have set a new Guinness World Record for making the longest handmade noodle and it's over a mile long. This is the making of the incredible 1,704m long record-breaking noodle, created during a noodle-making show in t

Twenty-two kisses, four relationships and five broken hearts: What it takes to find Mr Right

Published on 2011-03-17 06:28:00

Dates: A woman kisses 22 men before she finds Mr Right a survey found The average woman will kiss 22 men, enjoy four long-term relationships and have their heart broken five times before they meet 'the one', a study has revealed.Researchers found s

Women 'too embarrassed' for cervical cancer smear tests helped by home screening kits

Published on 2011-03-17 00:56:00

Diagnosed too late: Jade Goody died from cervical cancer after she ignored a smear test letter Women who are too embarrassed or busy to attend smear tests could be helped by home kits to detect early signs of cervical cancer, research suggests.Scie

Swimming too often in chlorinated water 'could increase risk of developing bladder cancer', claim scientists

Published on 2011-03-17 00:46:00

Swimming too often in chlorinated water could increase the risk of getting bladder cancer, claim scientists.Researchers say cancer-causing chemicals called trihalomethanes (THM) are created as a byproduct of chlorinating water and increase the risk

Splashdown: Shallow diver breaks world record with 36ft leap into paddling pool containing just 12 inches of water

Published on 2011-03-17 00:41:00

Even with an expanse of deep water to aim at, diving from 36ft would be pretty daunting.But looking down from that height on a children’s paddling pool containing just 12in of water would make even the most daring thrill-seeker think again.Swan

Splashdown: Shallow diver breaks world record with 36ft leap into paddling pool containing just 12 inches of water

Published on 2011-03-17 00:41:00

Even with an expanse of deep water to aim at, diving from 36ft would be pretty daunting.But looking down from that height on a children’s paddling pool containing just 12in of water would make even the most daring thrill-seeker think again.Swan

'She's probably kicking herself': The bachelor who has won £17m on the lottery... and the former girlfriend who’s very, very pleased for him (honest!)

Published on 2011-03-16 00:07:00

Winner: Matthew Breach scooped £17.7 million on the National Lottery They were childhood sweethearts. But after 14 years together, they grew apart and decided it was best to split up.However, as Matthew Breach yesterday celebrated his £17.8millio

The million pound mutt: Red Tibetan Mastiff becomes world's most expensive dog

Published on 2011-03-16 00:02:00

They say money can't buy love – but £1million will get you man's most expensive best friend.A red Tibetan mastiff has become the priciest dog in the world after being sold for 10 million Chinese yuan, or £945,000.Big Splash, or Hong Dong in Chine

I've got an idea and it's not pants! The X-ray proof underwear that protects air passenger's modesty

Published on 2011-03-15 23:57:00

X-ray proof underwear that protects passengers' modesty when walking through airport full-body scanners could soon be available.Steve Bradshaw, 54, has invented underwear and vests - for men and women - that are covered with a special paint made fro

Women feel pain more than men, scientists say after studying brain scans

Published on 2011-03-15 23:38:00

The long-running battle of the sexes over who feels the most pain has been won. Sophisticated brain scans show that women have more intense responses to pain than men. The reaction from the stronger sex is concentrated in parts of the brain involved

Why having a dead-end job is WORSE for your health than being unemployed

Published on 2011-03-15 23:36:00

There are some who don't need an excuse to skip a day's work - but this could be a good reason to quit your job altogether.A badly-paid or temporary job can be as bad for a person's mental health as none at all, researchers claim.Little job security,

Poor diet and ageing population will lead to 'soaring numbers of people going blind'

Published on 2011-03-15 23:29:00

Age-related macular degeneration has been linked to diet and smokingThe number of people in the UK suffering from a condition that causes blindness is expected to rise by a quarter in the next decade, alarming new research suggests.Age-related mac

Brain in training: USA Memory Champion reveals how you can 'work out' to achieve total recall

Published on 2011-03-15 08:26:00

Remember the name Nelson Dellis - because, rest assured, he'd remember yours.The 27-year-old has just been crowned the nation's top brainbox after winning the USA Memory Championships, held in Manhattan at the weekend.During the competition Mr Del

The dark side of white teeth: DIY whiteners can be dangerously addictive, cause chemical burns and leave teeth yellower than before

Published on 2011-03-15 08:25:00

When my five-year-old son suddenly exclaimed: ‘Why are your teeth so dirty, Mummy?’, I knew it was time to do something.Years of drinking coffee and red wine had left my teeth stained and grey. It had bothered me — I’d started wearing only

Banana peel makes water safe

Published on 2011-03-15 08:23:00

BANANA peels are no longer just for composting or comedy shows: New science shows they can pull heavy metal contamination from river water.Metals such as lead and copper are introduced to waterways from a variety of sources, including agricultural

Global boss of Burger King brands British food 'terrible' ...and he says the women are 'unattractive' too

Published on 2011-03-15 08:22:00

As far as foot in mouth moments go, it's a bit of a whopper.The global boss of Burger King has had to apologise after branding British women unattractive and describing our country's food as 'terrible'.The comments were made as Brazilian-born Bern

Want to keep your heart and lungs healthy? Don't sit next to the photocopier

Published on 2011-03-15 01:14:00

The main trigger for a heart attack is not vigorous exercise or stress — it’s air pollution, according to a study published in The Lancet this month.Researchers found spending time in traffic, whether as a driver or pedestrian, tops the list o

Victor Meldrew was right - being miserable is the key to a long (and unhappy) life

Published on 2011-03-15 01:12:00

All you optimists out there can wipe that smile off your face right now. Being miserable is the key to a longer life, says one of the most extensive studies of its type ever undertaken. Psychologists found that the most cheerful individuals, with the

Latino men are possessive and Asians are rubbish in bed: One woman's politically-incorrect verdict on interracial lovers

Published on 2011-03-15 01:07:00

J.C Davies has been branded a racist, but the former Wall Street analyst says that she is anything but, and describes her book as an 'empowering' dating guide for women. A former Wall Street analyst who wrote a book about dating men of other rac

200 blank pages: Book called What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex sells more than Harry Potter and Da Vinci Code

Published on 2011-03-15 01:06:00

When author Sheridan Simove sat down to write his new book, What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex, he drew a blank... literally.So he had it published anyway with a front cover and 200 completely empty pages.But it's proved a cult hit and has

Latest from the University of the Bleedin' Obvious: Couples stay together because women want love and men like sex

Published on 2011-03-15 01:02:00

It's a bit of a cliche that women settle down for love, and men for regular sex.But scientists are claiming it's true. A study shows that women agree to cohabit because they view it as a stepping stone to marriage.Yet men move in hoping for more se

Do new fathers get post-natal depression? Study reveals 40 per cent of 'sad dads' spank their one-year-olds

Published on 2011-03-15 00:11:00

As he read his wife's leaflet on post-natal depression, the symptoms began to sound all-too familiar.Chris Iluminati, of New Jersey, silently answered yes to each question - he felt unusually down, sleep-deprived and resentful toward his newborn s

Just hanging out: The nature photographer's daughter whose best friends are elephants, chimps and giraffes

Published on 2011-03-14 08:34:00

She's swung on an elephant's trunk, cuddled a chimpanzee and had a nap with kangaroos, but this is no real-life Jungle Girl, as Amelia Forman has met some of the world's most exotic animals just by tagging along with her mother in the U.S.Her adv

Your Sex Life Up in Smoke

Published on 2011-03-14 07:55:00

There was a time when nothing went together like sex and a cigarette. But today we know that cigarettes are the nation’s largest killer, with more than 400,000 people dying in the U.S. each year due to smoking-related illnesses. But what many peopl

Shed the pounds: One in three thinks obese should pay extra for their health care

Published on 2011-03-14 06:28:00

Almost one in three people believe those with health problems caused by alcohol, obesity and smoking should pay extra for their care.Those with 'self inflicted' health worries should not rely just on the NHS but should be forced to pay for their l

Fairy tales ARE better for children than modern books, expert claims

Published on 2011-03-14 06:27:00

Parents who shun traditional fairy tales in favour of 'more politically correct' modern books are missing vital chances to teach their children a moral code of life, an expert has claimed.Increasing numbers of parents in recent years have avoided

Teacher's pet: Oscar the classroom labrador wins award for the dog who most improves children's behaviour

Published on 2011-03-13 23:45:00

School in Southampton has cut trouble by amazing 40%A school has taken the idea of 'teacher's pet' to a whole new level - by getting its own dog.Chocolate labrador Oscar was brought in to Cantell Maths and Computing College to help with some pupils'

Sex addiction to be formally recognised as a psychiatric illness

Published on 2011-03-13 23:43:00

Tiger Woods making a formal apology in 2010 for his infidelity Sex addiction might have once been seen as an excuse for high profile philanderers, but the condition is about to become formally recognised as a psychiatric disorder.The ‘addiction

Could breastfeeding make baby brighter? Just four weeks on mother's milk can benefit brain

Published on 2011-03-13 23:33:00

Breast is best: A new study further underlines the benefits of breastfeeding children for at least six monthsBabies who are breastfed grow up to be more intelligent, scientists suggested yesterday.Just four weeks on their mothers’ milk can have a

The town that drowned: Fresh pictures from the port where 10,000 people are missing after it was swept away by the megaquake

Published on 2011-03-12 22:51:00

10,000 people missing in Minamisanriku 24 hours after double disaster struckOfficial death toll hits 574, but hundreds believed to be buried under rubble or washed away by wavesExplosion at nuclear power plant, but experts say reactor is not at riskN

By gum! Now I can eat ice cream again thanks to collagen treatment

Published on 2011-03-12 22:48:00

Chantal Cooke had two premolars treated with AlloDerm grafts A remarkable new tissue-grafting treatment is being offered by British dentists as a permanent solution to the nerve-jangling tooth sensitivity caused by receding gums. The treatment, kno

Now they can give you heart surgery through the wrist

Published on 2011-03-12 22:45:00

Paul Hope with his wife Sue. He was given life-saving surgery - through an incision in his wrist When Paul Hope suffered a major heart attack on Valentine's Day this year he was rushed to hospital and given life-saving surgery - through an incisi

Eat MORE protein without MORE meat: The top 10 non-animal sources

Published on 2011-03-12 22:41:00

Eccentric: Stanley Green believed protein made people addressive There was this chap, Stanley Green - you might have heard of him - who trudged the West End of London for more than two decades carrying a placard that advocated Less Lust From Le

Broccoli May Help Fight Cancer Growth

Published on 2011-03-12 07:32:00

Study Shows Compound in Broccoli May Block Defective Gene Linked to Tumor GrowthBroccoli may help fight cancer by blocking a defective gene associated with tumor growth, according to new research.Previous studies have heralded the potential cancer-fi

How to get the mmmm-most from your marmalade. Spread it on cold toast, say scientists

Published on 2011-03-12 07:30:00

I'll have mine cold, please: Britons have been spreading marmalade onto their freshly toasted bread for decades but according to new research, the preserve is at its best on cold toast Paddington Bear might bristle at the suggestion but the best wa

Are we there yet? Couple travel the world for 11 years having four children along the way...and they're still going

Published on 2011-03-12 07:28:00

For most families, a long car journey is the bane of any trip.But for the Zapp's, their 83-year-old vehicle has become a home for the last 11 years, as they travel around the world on a never ending trip of a lifetime.Spanning four continents, Her

Raising 'guybrows': The Groucho look is out as beauty salons report soaring male trade

Published on 2011-03-12 07:26:00

It is de rigueur for women to have well-shaped eyebrows, but now, it seems, it is becoming just as acceptable for men.According to U.S. beauty salon-owners, more men than ever are submitting to a professional therapist's tweezers in an effort to av

Microsoft Kinect thrashes iPad and iPhone to become the fastest-selling electronic device of all time

Published on 2011-03-12 07:25:00

Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensing game system is officially the fastest-selling consumer electronics device of all time.The company has entered the record books after it confirmed it has sold ten million units worldwide since the Kinect went on sal

It was probably just a mirage, but this amazing footage reveals a 'double sun' over the skies of China

Published on 2011-03-12 07:17:00

Just weeks after a bogus story did the rounds that a second sun would appear in our skies, sky watchers have been scratching their over a double-sun that appeared in China.However, they have concluded that what was captured on camera is probably an

Is the Japanese earthquake the latest natural disaster to have been caused by a 'supermoon'?

Published on 2011-03-11 23:17:00

The powerful tsunami that today slammed into Japan's eastern coast comes just two days after warnings that the movement of the moon could trigger unpredictable events on Earth.Astrologers predicted that on March 19 - a week tomorrow - the so-call

How Facebook is turning women into stalkers: A third of online victims are now men

Published on 2011-03-11 23:13:00

Women are finding it increasingly difficult to move on once a relationship has ended because Facebook invites them to stalk their former lovers via the internet.Experts have likened the habit of following ex-boyfriends on the web to the lure of onl

Not tonight, dear, I'm feeling too fat: Half of women avoid sex with partners because of their weight

Published on 2011-03-11 23:11:00

More than half of women feel so overweight that they avoid having sex with their partners, a survey shows.Some 52 per cent said their lack of confidence in the shape of their bodies made them reluctant to be intimate.Even more blamed tiredness for ki

Apple-Shaped Bodies 'No Worse Than Others'

Published on 2011-03-11 23:07:00

An apple-shaped body may not be as unhealthy as some scientists had feared.

Wi-fi broadband speed is '40% slower' than a fixed connection

Published on 2011-03-11 23:05:00

Home wi-fi is up to 40 per cent slower than a fixed broadband connection, researchers said today.Download speeds drop-off by an average 30 per cent, mainly because of physical barriers and interference from microwaves, baby monitors and other radio

Exercise Good for Knees, Study Finds

Published on 2011-03-11 22:59:00

Physical Activity Benefits Knee Cartilage and Overall Knee Joint Health, Researchers SayDespite some previous research casting doubt on the value of physical activity for the knees, a new study says it’s beneficial for knee joint health.Researchers

Back at work the very next day, the white van man who scooped £1.4m at the races with a £2 stake

Published on 2011-03-11 04:31:00

A punter who scooped £1.4million with a £2 stake returned to his plumbing job the following day - because he did not want to let his customers down.Steve Whiteley, 61, has vowed to continue working and is planning to downsize his £150,000 home -

More intelligent than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking... the schoolgirl, 11, with an IQ of 162

Published on 2011-03-11 04:23:00

She is 11 years old and enjoys swimming and playing the recorder. But while Victoria Cowie insists she is just like any other girl her age, in one respect she is very different.The schoolgirl has just been admitted to Mensa after scoring 162 in an

'I'm still in love with Bill': Friends say why Monica Lewinsky has never got married or had kids

Published on 2011-03-11 04:20:00

The scandal almost destroyed his career and left his presidency permanently tainted.But 15 years on, Bill Clinton’s former intern Monica Lewinsky has not got married or had children because she is reportedly still in love with him and 'always wi

Fanatics told me to rot in hell says Muslim Miss Universe girl

Published on 2011-03-11 04:15:00

Making history: Shanna Bukhari hopes to become the first Muslim to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe competition She knows she faces fierce competition from other models desperate to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe contest.B

This brew's a lifesaver: A coffee a day ‘cuts stroke risk by 25%’

Published on 2011-03-11 04:03:00

A morning caffeine fix might do more than perk you up – it could save your life.Women who drink more than a cup of coffee a day can lower their risk of having a stroke by 25 per cent, research shows.Those with little or no coffee intake, however, a

‘Idealizing’ Your Spouse Makes an Ideal Marriage

Published on 2011-03-11 03:56:00

Study Shows Couples Are Happier When They See Only a Spouse’s Good QualitiesLove is blind, and that may be a good thing. According to a new study, people who idealized their partners when they got married -- and saw primarily only their good qualit

Man has 82 tatts of Julia Roberts

Published on 2011-03-10 07:40:00

Devoted ... Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic has covered himself in tattoos of Julia Roberts Bizarre ... Miljenko poses with his many tattoos Miljenko - a newspaper vendor in Mexico - has covered himself from head-to-toe with the pictures. He spla

Facebook Boosts Self-esteem

Published on 2011-03-10 07:38:00

Facebook Allows You to Put Your Best Face Forward, Which Can Make You Feel Better About Yourself, Study FindsIf you’re feeling a little blue, don’t look into a mirror. Take a gander instead at your Facebook page, which may boost your self-esteem.

Facebook's fortunes skyrocket on Forbes billionaires list... but no one can beat Carlos Slim

Published on 2011-03-10 07:36:00

Forbes has released its list of the world’s richest billionaires for 2011, and Facebook has put seven people on the list.Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg comes in first of the bunch at number 52.He is said to be worth $13.5billion, up 238 per cent

Women obsessed with their looks 'post photos of themselves on Facebook to compete for attention'

Published on 2011-03-10 07:34:00

Women who base their self-worth on their appearance use Facebook to feel better about themselves, scientists believe.Such women tend to share more photos online and maintain larger networks on social networking sites, according to the study.Researche

You could say I'm pint-sized... the teenager set to be crowned world's shortest man at just 22 INCHES high

Published on 2011-03-09 23:13:00

He might only be slightly taller than a glass bottle, but Junrey Balawing is set to break big world records.The tiny teenager will soon be crowned the world's smallest man, standing at a mere 22 inches.The minuscule man from Zamboanga del Norte, in

Laughter IS the best cure: It promotes healing by speeding up blood flow, researchers find

Published on 2011-03-09 23:09:00

Laughter is the best medicine: A chuckle was found to stimulate the diaphragm and increase blood circulation in patients with leg ulcers It’s no joke being stuck in a hospital bed.But it seems that the old adage is true – laughter really is the

Shaken Baby Syndrome: Men Inflict More Harm

Published on 2011-03-09 23:02:00

Study Shows Men Are More Likely Than Women to Be Jailed for Shaking or Slamming KidsChildren with shaken baby syndrome, a form of child abuse, tend to suffer worse injuries from male perpetrators than from females, a new study suggests.Men are also f

Motherhood 'was better in the 70s and 80s', according to today's under-pressure working mums

Published on 2011-03-09 23:01:00

Being a mother is apparently not like it was in the good old days.Today’s parents yearn for the golden age that their own mothers enjoyed in the 1970s and 1980s, researchers found.Mothers have less time to themselves and feel under greater pressur

A tiny girl in a big, big world: One mother’s struggle to give her primordial-dwarf daughter a normal life

Published on 2011-03-09 22:58:00

When she was born Kenadie Jourdin-Bromley was so tiny nurses called her Thumbelina. She weighed two-and-a-half pounds, measured just 11 inches from head to toe and wasn't expected to survive.Today Kenadie is roughly the size of a healthy 18-month-old

Just 1 Mile Keeps Your Brain from Shrinking

Published on 2011-03-09 22:55:00

Our brains tend to shrink as we age, just like a piece of fruit on the counter. But you could help keep your brain plump and young just by walking about a mile a day. That's right. In a 9-year study, people who walked just 6 to 9 miles each week

How a flash of light to the brain can banish fear

Published on 2011-03-09 22:51:00

Daily torture: But new scientific research could help those who suffer from regular anxiety attacksMillions suffer from the daily torture of anxiety. But help could be at hand after scientists identified a brain mechanism that makes individuals fearl

Cigarette Displays In Shops To Be Banned

Published on 2011-03-09 07:55:00

Shops will be banned from displaying cigarettes under new strict rules being implemented by the Government. Tobacco products will have to be kept under the counter in large

Baby’s growing up… and taking a shine to politics: The MEP who brings her daughter to Parliament

Published on 2011-03-09 07:54:00

When Victoria Ronzulli first put in an appearance at the European Parliament she was just a few weeks old and slept through the proceedings.Yesterday she returned for a second visit and bounced around on the desk of her MEP mother Licia looking a

Move over Ronald: Subway officially overtakes McDonald's to become biggest restaurant chain in the WORLD

Published on 2011-03-09 07:20:00

Subway claimed 33,749 shops in 2010 compared with burger chain's 32,737 Number One: Subway has surpassed McDonald's in storesSandwich chain Subway has knocked McDonald’s from its perch as the fast food king, by having more restaurants around the

Are you a trader or late-night gambler? Beware - lack of sleep can 'make you overly optimistic'

Published on 2011-03-08 23:45:00

Sleepless nights can make you unduly optimistic, a study has suggested.Scientists have discovered that sleep deprivation encourages the sleepless to concentrate on ‘positive outcomes’ in any situation.They say it could explain why City traders

Happiness is... not having a fourth child

Published on 2011-03-08 23:43:00

The joys of parenthood begin to wane with the arrival of a fourth child, research suggests.A study of parental satisfaction found parents aged 30 to 39 feel as happy as childless peers – until they have four or more.It also found older parents are

Teenage girls ‘get drunk more often than boys’, research shows

Published on 2011-03-08 23:42:00

Girls aged 16 are getting drunk more often than their male peers, research reveals today.Rising numbers are knocking back the equivalent of half a bottle of vodka at a time, according to a major study.Over the last decade girls have caught up with b

Unborn babies played music in the womb 'remember the melodies when they are born'

Published on 2011-03-08 23:41:00

Lullaby: Babies can remember melodies they hear in the womb even after they are born, according to new research Babies can remember melodies they heard in the womb, according to a study.Scientists played music to their mothers three weeks before birt

Could 'supermoon' next week disrupt Earth's weather?

Published on 2011-03-08 23:39:00

Moon comes at its closest approach for 19 years It promises a unique photo opportunity for amateur astronomers.Earth will next week be at its closest point to the moon since 1992.The March 19 event - known as a 'lunar perigee' - will see the moon p

YouTube, social networking and computer games are leaving schoolchildren 'unfit for learning'

Published on 2011-03-08 23:36:00

100 per cent of youngsters admitted watching YouTube in the evening64 per cent of 11-year-olds questioned said they had seen adult material on the internet Survey: Richard Gribble's study found that hours of computer use by children is having a hug

Forget the seven-year-itch, the breaking point for couples comes after THREE years

Published on 2011-03-08 07:19:00

The traditional seven-year itch where relationships start to cool has become a 'three-year glitch' because of the pressures of modern life, a study claims.Romance begins to fall flat at this point as couples take each other for granted, argue ever

How taking a catnap helps you live longer

Published on 2011-03-08 07:18:00

A 45-minute catnap helps lower blood pressure, American researchers reported last week. They said a daytime snooze could improve heart health, particularly if you’re not getting as much sleep as you should at night. This follows a recent six-yea

How hitting the gym can make you want surgary foods EVEN more

Published on 2011-03-08 07:16:00

Exercise can actually increase your desire to eat sugary foods, a study claims.Researchers believe the findings suggest many people could be inevitably driven to crave high-fat foods after a workout and thereby undermine their efforts to lose weig

'I keep in shape by pole dancing': Emma Roberts reveals her secret to keeping trim

Published on 2011-03-08 07:14:00

Staying in shape doesn't necessarily have to be a boring task, as Emma Roberts would profess.The 20-year-old actress, the niece of Julia Roberts, has revealed that she keeps trim by pole dancing.Appearing on the cover of Women's Health in a crop-top

Acupuncture, the new weapon to cool down those hot flushes

Published on 2011-03-08 00:06:00

Acupuncture can help women suffering from the most common symptoms of the menopause, it is claimed.A study suggests the ancient Chinese needle therapy can curb the severity of hot flushes and also relieve mood swings among women receiving it regul

A cure for a sweet tooth comes a step closer as scientists find a way to stop cravings

Published on 2011-03-08 00:03:00

Gut busting: Scientists may have found a way to tone down those taste buds and stop us craving high-calorie food For some, just a hint of chocolate is enough to get the mouth watering.But scientists may have found a way to tone down those taste buds

Spider venom that causes four-hour long erections 'could be the new Viagra'

Published on 2011-03-08 00:02:00

Most people who find a spider in their bedroom quickly try to get rid of it.But new research shows that one arachnid might actually be best kept by your bedside.A single bite from the Brazilian wandering spider has been shown to have side-effects inc

Could you eat Britain's biggest burger? 13,000-calorie giant is equivalent to 26 McDonald's quarter pounders

Published on 2011-03-08 00:00:00

Every now and again, we all like to treat ourselves to a nice juicy burger with fries and a milkshake. But this lunchtime snack might take you until supper time to finish. The Over De Flames burger, which could be the whopper to end all whoppers, co

Gypsy wife becomes world's youngest grandmother... at 23

Published on 2011-03-07 23:54:00

She gave birth at 13 to daughter who fell pregnant at 11She says marrying young is 'tradition' in Romanian gypsy circlesA gypsy wife has become the world's youngest grandmother - aged just 23.Rifca Stanescu, from the village of Investi, Romania, told

Two heads are better than one: Mutant tortoise comes out of his shell

Published on 2011-03-07 23:51:00

Held up in between two human fingers, this amazing two-headed African Spurred Tortoise is a rare sight to behold - and even evolutionist Charles Darwin would struggle to explain its unique deformity. Delicate, precious and tiny, this pair, who ha

Feed your libido! Want to perk up your love life? Start in the kitchen with food that will give you the oomph factor (+21)

Published on 2011-03-07 07:39:00

Forget Botox. If you want to look and feel young, then what you should really be doing is swinging from the chandeliers. Regular sex in your youth, your middle years and beyond is the ultimate elixir of youth, says hormone and anti-ageing specialis

Face it, you're in bad shape: From terrible digestion to chronic stress, your skin says a lot about you

Published on 2011-03-07 07:37:00

Nobody who goes to see Elizabeth Gibaud is feeling very good about themselves. The nutritionist and naturopath, based at the Hale Clinic in London, is famed for transforming her celebrity clients’ physiques, and claims to be able to achieve weig

Bad girls: Explosive violence, a craving for love and the heartbreaking truth about child mothers

Published on 2011-03-07 07:33:00

In part two of this major series, HARRIET SERGEANT comes face to face with a new breed of brutalised young womenAt primary school, the headmistress had made Imogene stand in the middle of the playground, then surrounded her with orange cones and to

Forget Love Story, ET’s farewell tops the tear-jerking moments in film (... and Toy Story 3 came second)

Published on 2011-03-07 07:07:00

ET's emotional goodbye scene has topped a poll to find the most powerful moment in film.A survey of 2,000 movie fans by education charity FILMCLUB and LOVEFiLM found one in three (30 per cent) picked the extra-terrestrial's tear-jerking farewell i

'A paedophile can make a child's world ecstatic': The disturbing account of a young girl's 15-year abuse starting when she was just seven (21+)

Published on 2011-03-07 00:08:00

Controversial: Author Margaux Fragoso who met her abuser in a New Jersey public pool when she was seven A graphic account of an American girl's 15-year affair with a paedophile from the age of seven is shocking the literary world.Margaux Fragoso's b

The eternal optimist: Billionaire, now 87 years old, is planning his 125th birthday

Published on 2011-03-07 00:07:00

Dreamers searching for the secret of longevity will try anything to prolong their life from harsh diet regimes to hyperbaric chambers and cryogenics.But 87-year-old Californian billionaire David Murdock is putting his money where is mouth is becau

Burn calories with chilli chocs! Could red hot ingredient hold key to losing weight?

Published on 2011-03-06 23:55:00

Some like it hot: An extract found in some chilli peppers can increase the body's metabolism, according to one manufacturer It sounds just too good to be true – the prospect of cakes and chocolate bars that help you burn off calories.But manufactu

Secret of a good sleep? Switch off all those screens earlier

Published on 2011-03-06 23:22:00

If you want a good night’s sleep, switch off the TV, computer and mobile phone an hour before going to bed, experts say.Nine in ten people admit using electronics in the hour before turning out the lights – and it’s wrecking their sleep patte

Women fear men with deep voices are more likely to cheat on them, study finds

Published on 2011-03-06 23:08:00

Men with deep voices are more likely to cheat on their partners, women believe.And men feel that if a woman has a high-pitched voice, she is more likely to be unfaithful.The authors of the first study to examine the connection between voice pitch a

World told to brace itself for at least THREE big urban disasters in next ten years

Published on 2011-03-06 23:02:00

The world should be braced to expect three to five big urban disasters in the next ten years, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has warned.It said preparation for these disasters was needed now and revealed that the catastrophes aid workers

Former nightclub dancer reveals how she had a 'crazy' six-year fling with Gaddafi's son and watched as he blew millions

Published on 2011-03-06 06:54:00

Claims he kept suitcases stuffed with bank notes and spent £170m in a single yearHe paid £500,000 for the Pussycat Dolls to perform live at his birthday partyAllegedly got wildly drunk, offered her cocaine and beat up his servantsGleaming in a £5

The Slumdog inferno: Oscar star Rubina among 2,000 left homeless as fire rips through shanty town

Published on 2011-03-06 06:53:00

One of the young stars of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire was among 2,000 people left homeless after a fire ripped through her shanty town.Rubina Ali, 12, lost all the awards and newspaper and magazine articles she had kept as mementoes

To HRT or not to HRT: From brisk walks to butter beans, how to manage the menopause

Published on 2011-03-06 06:48:00

Menopause is no longer taboo. From Madonna and Oprah to Julie Walters and Kim Cattrall (whose character Samantha Jones experiences the menopause in the most recent Sex And The City movie), high-profile women are 'coming out' about being menopausal

Love conquers all: The story of one man's determination to prove doctors wrong when girlfriend was given up for dead after being hit by 18-wheel truck

Published on 2011-03-06 06:45:00

When doctors said there was nothing more they could do for Emilie Gossiaux, her boyfriend was determined to prove them wrong.A month before the 21-year-old art student had been hit by an 18-wheel semi-trailer while she was riding her bike in Brookl

Dearly departed: Chinese businessman gives his mother a £470,000 send-off, with stretch limos and a marching band

Published on 2011-03-05 23:46:00

Everybody wants to give their nearest and dearest a good send-off - but few have pushed the boat out quite as much as this Chinese businessman.The unnamed man, from Wenling in East China's Zheijiang province, threw a lavish funeral for his mother

Indian politician's £14m wedding for his son... complete with 18,000 guests and a replica Rajastani palace

Published on 2011-03-05 23:45:00

£4m helicopter among gifts Bash staged despite pleas for austerity from party leaderA leading Indian politician has come under fire after splashing out £14m on a lavish wedding for his son.Kanwar Singh Tanwar staged what is believed to be the most

How the tone of your voice speaks volumes about how faithful you will be

Published on 2011-03-05 23:44:00

If you find a prospective partner doubts your intentions when whispering sweet nothings into their ears it could be your voice that's too blame.Researchers found that when choosing a companion women believe the lower the man’s voice, the more lik

Picture special tribute to the world's most boring leader: Kim Jong Il - the man who looks at things

Published on 2011-03-05 23:41:00

Any increased openness from the famously paranoid communists of North Korea is to be welcomed. For years, the only glimpse inside the closed country has been the colourful annual parade involving literally millions of their dutiful subjects and soldi

Experts research the 'typical' human face... and come up with a 28-year-old Chinese man

Published on 2011-03-05 23:39:00

Lots of people call themselves the 'average person on the street', but this guy really is.The most typical human face on earth has been revealed as a 28-year-old Han Chinese man, after researchers found there are nine million of them in the world.

Why an arranged marriage 'is more likely to develop into lasting love'

Published on 2011-03-05 23:37:00

They are seen by many as business deals that have little to do with love.But arranged marriages are far more likely to lead to lasting affection than marriages of passion, experts claim.According to research, those in arranged marriages – or who h

Cracking the glass ceiling: Female staff have the same chance as men of reaching the top, figures reveal

Published on 2011-03-05 07:20:00

Women have just as much chance as their male peers of winning promotion to top management, official figures revealed yesterday.Among women who work full-time, as many make it to senior level as do men.The number of women classed as managers or senio

Joy of parenthood is a fantasy: Psychologists say cost of children forces mothers and fathers to convince themselves it's worthwhile

Published on 2011-03-05 07:19:00

Most parents say they wouldn’t have it any other way.Children cause them financial hardship, eat up their time and cause untold worry... but mums and dads insist they are worth every penny, wrinkle and grey hair.But according to scientists, they

Clash of the Day: Referee sets world record by showing 36 red cards in a single game (one for all the players, subs and coaches)

Published on 2011-03-05 07:17:00

It was a game of football that would make even the most heated of Premier League clashes look relatively genteel.A referee has set a record by whipping out a staggering 36 red cards in a single game.Argentinian official Damian Rubino sent off all 22

Tomatoes combat killer diseases - and are even more potent when cooked

Published on 2011-03-05 07:15:00

Cooking tomatoes increases the potency of the disease-fighting nutrient lycopene Eating tomatoes can help reduce the risk of cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, scientists have revealed. Not only that but cooked or processed tomatoes ar

Filled with regret? Compare yourself to someone worse off - it boosts your immune system too

Published on 2011-03-04 23:25:00

Looking back: Regret can make you ill, according to scientists Although French singer Edith Piaf defiantly sang that she would have no regrets, most people will look back and say 'if only' at many points in their lives. But holding on to 'what migh

Broadband connections are only half the speed advertised by providers, warns watchdog

Published on 2011-03-04 23:24:00

Consumers continue to be misled over their broadband, Ofcom has warned.The watchdog says the average UK broadband speed remains less than half that advertised, and is pushing for tighter rules.Ofcom's biannual study found that the average speed is 6.

'Credit cards? That's not real spending' says a third of the UK's teenagers

Published on 2011-03-04 23:23:00

Spending habits: Young adults don't consider credit cards to be real spending, says new report. Posed by model When it comes to spending it would appear that credit cards don't count as real spending at all, that's according to a third of teenagers

Type 2 diabetes in middle age 'can reduce your life by six years'

Published on 2011-03-04 23:22:00

Having diabetes in middle age will cut your life short by an average of six years, say researchers.For the first time, a study has calculated the reduction in life expectancy from having type 2 diabetes, the kind linked to being overweight in midd

One in five motorists surf the internet while driving survey reveals

Published on 2011-03-04 23:21:00

A shocking one in five drivers claim to surf the web while behind the wheel, a new survey has revealed.The survey of 912 drivers was conducted in November and found 19 per cent of those asked admitted using their mobile phones to access the interne

Could apples hold the secret of longer life? Fruit found to prevent age-related deterioration

Published on 2011-03-04 23:18:00

An apple a day could keep the undertaker away. Scientists have linked the fruit with a longer life – at least in flies.Fruit flies, which share many genes with humans despite their tiny size, were either fed normally or had an apple extract added.T

Parkinson's disease risk 'could be cut by a third' through ibuprofen use

Published on 2011-03-04 04:16:00

Potential: Although more research is needed, initial findings suggest that ibuprofen could inhibit the development of Parkinson's disease Ibuprofen could reduce the odds of developing Parkinson’s disease by more than a third, doctors believe.A

Sex screams show how classy your partner is (+21)

Published on 2011-03-04 04:08:00

Crying out during sex is not just about expressing pleasure, it’s also about letting everyone else know just how popular and socially senior your partner is.Crying out during sex may be a way of letting everyone know how popular your partner isIf

One in 10 over 55s admit they haven't seen their parents in over a year

Published on 2011-03-04 04:07:00

Baby boomers are often too busy to see their ageing parents or relatives, a survey has revealed.More than one in ten people over the age of 55 admit not having seen their mother or father for at least a year.The report also found that a smaller numb

It's good to walk: Regular exercise cuts bowel cancer risk by a third

Published on 2011-03-04 04:05:00

Prevention: A brisk 30 minute walk a day can protect against bowel cancer Regular exercise can significantly cut the risk of bowel cancer, research shows.Just 30 minutes of activity a day has been shown to reduce the chance of developing polyps –

HALF of men carry virus that causes cervical cancer

Published on 2011-03-04 04:04:00

Experts call for boys to be vaccinated to combat prevalent HPV virus Vaccine: Experts say the genital warts jab should be given to boys as well as girls Experts are calling for boys to be vaccinated against a sexually-transmitted virus after fig

Eating a single salty meal reduces blood flow in your main arteries in just 30 minutes

Published on 2011-03-04 04:01:00

Salt was found to rapidly stiffen arteries - thought to be an early sign of heart disease A salty diet may damage the heart by making blood vessels 'stiffer' IT takes just half an hour for one salty meal to significantly impair the arteries’ abili

Cannabis use 'doubles risk of psychosis for teenagers'

Published on 2011-03-03 07:27:00

Those who started smoking the drug at college were 90 per cent more likely to have psychotic symptoms in their mid-20s Some users suffered psychotic symptoms including hallucinations, delusions and disordered thoughts Harmful: Young people who u

The female Mark Zuckerberg: How 21-year-old created a social network because she didn't like her school yearbook photo... and is now worth $20m

Published on 2011-03-03 07:24:00

Catherine Cook and her brother David were complaining about the choice of photographs in their annual school yearbook when an idea struck.She set up a social networking site using a computer in her bedroom and in six years has built up 25 million

Positive Thinking Helps Heart Patients

Published on 2011-03-03 07:20:00

Positive Expectations About Recovery May Increase Survival in People With Coronary Artery Disease"Your attitude affects your latitude" may be more than a cliché, a new study suggests.Hospitalized patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease who h

Downside of dating a beauty: If a woman's more attractive than her man, the relationship may be doomed

Published on 2011-03-03 06:55:00

When you’re in love with a beautiful woman, you really do have to watch your friends.Just like Dr Hook warned in their 1979 hit, research has revealed that relationships in which the woman is more attractive than the man may be doomed to failure

Depressed? That'll be all down to the 'mancession' as more women become breadwinners

Published on 2011-03-02 23:24:00

Men face a depressing future as their stiff upper lips start to crumble and more women become breadwinners, psychiatrists predict.They claim the changing economies of countries such as the UK and U.S. have led to a ‘mancession’, with many men

The 'wolf child' delighted to be named the world's hairiest girl - because it makes her more POPULAR at school

Published on 2011-03-02 23:21:00

Her nicknames may include 'wolf girl' and 'monkey face'.But 11-year-old Thai girl Supatra Sasuphan today insisted that she was after being officially recognised as the world's hairiest girl.Although the schoolgirl from Bangkok has faced merciless

Why getting a university degree is also the secret to a long life

Published on 2011-03-02 23:19:00

Higher education could help you live longer, according to a study.It found people who went to college or university had lower blood pressure as they aged than those whose education finished when they left school in their teens.With high blood pres

Wives are the first to tire of marriage after husbands stop being romantic

Published on 2011-03-02 23:18:00

Women grow weary of their marriage more swiftly than men, a major study has found.Researchers have embarked on a project to follow the lives of 40,000 British households to establish what makes us happy.Its initial findings show the happiest couples

Earth is worth £3,000 trillion, according to scientist's new planet valuing formula

Published on 2011-03-02 23:17:00

A scientist has created a formula to calculate the worth of planet Earth and has valued it at three thousand trillion pounds.Astrophysicist Greg Laughlin came up with the figure by calculating the sum of the planet’s age, size, temperature, mass

Abortions are safer for pregnant women than having a baby, new advice claims

Published on 2011-03-02 23:16:00

Abortion: Doctors have claimed they are safer than child birth Pregnant women should be told that having an abortion is safer than having a baby, highly contentious new advice from doctors states.The guidelines, from the Royal College of Obstetrici

Having parents split up 'worse for a child's happiness than not having money'

Published on 2011-03-02 07:49:00

Having parents split up is worse for a child's happiness than not having money, a major multi-million pound study has suggested.In findings which may prove a comfort to every parent confronted with 'pester power' at the till, the Understanding Soci

Britain cuts aid to China and Russia after inquiry rules they are no longer poor... but we're still giving India £280m

Published on 2011-03-02 07:47:00

The inquiry was ordered by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell Britain is to stop giving aid to 16 countries after a review found they were no longer in poverty.Countries including Russia, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Moldova and Serbia

Don't fear your tears: Embarrassed by a good howl? Don't be - crying is good for you

Published on 2011-03-02 07:45:00

Until Victorian times, we were a nation of criers. Few read Charles Dickens with dry eyes. We wept when we won battles. We wept when we lost. Whether responding to sentiment or to pathos, tears were copious. No shame or apology required.Then we dri

Most fevers don't need treatment, 'over-reacting' parents told

Published on 2011-03-02 07:44:00

Thousands of parents of young children are over-reacting every time their offspring’s temperature inches above normal, according to a report.Fevers in youngsters are usually caused by viruses and will go away without medicine and without causing

And they're off! World's first robot marathon gets off to a shaky start (and the winner crosses the line after a leisurely 55 hours)

Published on 2011-03-01 23:08:00

As athletics events go it was hardly the most graceful start to a race ever witnessed.In what you might call a staggered start the 'runners' more closely resembled drunks stumbling out of a pub at closing time than the next generation of Usain Bol

Britain's oldest father of twins has a 13th child at 72... and he says he wants even MORE

Published on 2011-03-01 23:05:00

'Sexually I'm the same as I was in my 20s', says pensioner fatherHe has 36 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and his eldest child is 52The oldest father of twins in Britain has had another child at 72 and - he says he wants even more children.R

British family is shrinking as 60 per cent of parents say we can't afford a second child

Published on 2011-03-01 23:03:00

Almost two thirds of parents who have one child say they are too poor to have a second.The crippling cost of bringing up youngsters means the average size of a British family is ‘shrinking’, a report claimed yesterday.It found the average bill

Brave girl of 3 who's too busy playing to feel sorry for herself after losing all four limbs to meningitis

Published on 2011-03-01 23:02:00

Just like any three-year-old, Charlotte Nott loved to impress Mummy by rolling out play dough and cutting it into shapes.And the determined little girl has refused to stop playing her favourite game – despite being struck by tragedy.Charlotte has l

The 'glass ceiling' is all in the mind: Women lack confidence and ambition at work says new survey

Published on 2011-03-01 22:58:00

It will come as welcome news to ambitious career women. The dreaded glass ceiling, long believed to be keeping females out of senior positions, could be all in the mind, a report suggests.According to a survey by management experts, the biggest ob

Why the Prodigal Daughter always gets a cool welcome but son is greeted with open arms

Published on 2011-03-01 22:56:00

As their sisters would bitterly agree, it seems boys can get away with anything – especially with their mothers.And it seems such unfairness can carry on well into adulthood, a study has found.It shows that mothers are happy to have a grown-up son

The same old story: How children who repeat reading a book increase their vocabulary

Published on 2011-03-01 05:44:00

Children who demand the same story be read to them over and over again may be learning more than those who choose a different tale every time, academics have claimed.Research at the University of Sussex found that repetition in reading storybooks

The secret to sporting success is a 'manager who wears a tracksuit during training and a suit on match day'

Published on 2011-03-01 05:42:00

Sports coaches who wear suits on match days and tracksuits on training days are more likely to get the best out of their teams, according to new research.Scientists at the University of Portsmouth studied the effect a manager's appearance had on t

Children as young as FIVE are being treated in hospital for alcohol abuse

Published on 2011-03-01 05:41:00

A 14-year-old overdosed on heroin165 under 17s treatedNine-year-old boy diagnosed alcoholic Dangerous: Six young patients treated in Sussex for acute intoxication were under 10 (file photo) A hospital trust has revealed it treated four children a

Revealed: Oral sex is ‘bigger cause of throat cancer than tobacco’

Published on 2011-03-01 05:39:00

A virus spread during oral sex is now the main cause of throat cancer in people under 50, scientists have warned.They say the human papilloma virus spread during unprotected sex is to blame for a disturbing rise in potentially deadly oral cancers i

It's not because high heels or slouching: We have had bad backs for FOUR MILLION years

Published on 2011-02-28 23:04:00

Sore: But scientists have worked out that our ancestors have suffered back pain for millions of years Back playing up? Stop complaining because you are far from the first.Our ancestors were plagued by bad backs more than four million years ago, Cam

Why soap and water is the best cure for a grazed knee

Published on 2011-02-28 23:03:00

It will be welcome news to any child who has squealed and squirmed while a caring parent dabs stinging antiseptic on to their cuts. Washing playground wounds with soap and water may be more effective than applying antibiotic creams, according to a s

Osteoporosis drugs 'raise the risk of thigh fractures' warn researchers

Published on 2011-02-28 23:02:00

Bones: Patients who have taken an osteoporosis drug are at rick from other fractures, research has found Hundreds of thousands of women taking drugs to combat bone thinning could be at double the risk of a certain type of leg fracture, warn researc

Organic produce 'not as good for your health': Vegetables grown with pesticides contain MORE vitamins

Published on 2011-02-28 23:00:00

The organic 'back to nature' approach to gardening - doing away with artificial chemicals - will not deliver healthier or more tasty produce, it is claimed.A controversial new study from Which? Gardening suggests produce grown using modern, artifi

Pesticides on fruit and veg 'are wrecking men's fertility'

Published on 2011-02-28 22:58:00

Pesticides found on fruit and vegetables could be doing untold damage to male fertility, research suggests.Thirty of 37 crop chemicals tested interfered with the action of testosterone, the sex hormone critical to a healthy male reproductive system

Happy childhood years 'more likely to lead to divorce'

Published on 2011-02-28 22:55:00

Those who enjoyed an idyllic childhood could find that life has a nasty trick in store because, it seems, they are more likely to divorce.Researchers found that men and women with a stable upbringing could have more confidence and so be more read

Using mobile phones 'does not increase the risk of cancer'

Published on 2011-02-28 07:58:00

No risk: Scientists found no change on the rate of brain cancer - despite 70million phones being in use in the UK Using a mobile phone does not increase the risk of getting brain cancer, claim British scientists.There has been virtually no change in

How 97 per cent of women have at least one 'I hate my body' moment every day

Published on 2011-02-28 07:55:00

Unless you're Brooklyn Decker, almost every woman has felt insecure about her body at some stage. But according to a new survey, it happens much more than you'd imagine. It revealed that a staggering 97 per cent of women have at least one negative

Computers must replace 'outdated' pen and paper in exams, claims exams chief

Published on 2011-02-28 07:51:00

Computer must replace ‘outdated’ pen and paper in all exams, the head of the qualifications watchdog has said. Isabel Nisbet, outgoing chief of Ofqual, yesterday called for a complete overhaul of the exam system. She said the continued use of tr

Eating more than three slices of ham a day DOES increase the risk of bowel cancer, say government experts

Published on 2011-02-28 07:48:00

Contradictory: The debate about the nutritional impact of red meat is set to intensify You should limit the amount of red meat you eat to the equivalent of three slices of ham, one lamb chop or two slices of roast beef a day, Government advisors ha

Virtual police to patrol Facebook in hunt for cyber bullies

Published on 2011-02-28 01:20:00

Facebook police warnings will soon be issued to cyber bullies in a crackdown on serious social network-related crimes.Officers will step in and send a written online message telling the student they could be prosecuted for a public order offence if

He weighs more than 400lbs but can touch his cheeks with his toes: Roll up (literally) for the world's fattest contortionist

Published on 2011-02-28 00:20:00

It's an accolade that most of us wouldn't be too comfortable with.But for Matt Alaeddine being the 'world's fattest contortionist' is a badge of honour, not to mention a lucrative career option.Despite his mountainous size Mr Alaeddine has the abili

People who speak two languages are 'better at multi-tasking and less likely to develop Alzheimer's'

Published on 2011-02-28 00:19:00

Learning a second language boosts your brain power and can protect against Alzheimer's disease, scientists say.New research has shown that bilingual people do better in mental challenges and are more skilled at multi-tasking than those who have jus

How the demise of the shark has led to our oceans becoming packed with sardines

Published on 2011-02-28 00:17:00

The world’s oceans are increasingly over-crowded with sardines, researchers say.In the last 100 years, the number of small fish - such as pilchards, herrings, anchovies, sprats and sardines - has more than doubled, according to a study.The rise

Hurrah - eating red meat is good for you! After all the warnings, Sunday roast not linked to heart disease

Published on 2011-02-27 23:26:00

After years of worrying that tucking into red meat could lead to a heart attack or cancer, you can relax and enjoy the Sunday roast, say researchers. A report demolishes the ‘myths and misconceptions’ about the meat, saying that most people ea

The tantalising proof that belief in God makes you happier and healthier

Published on 2011-02-27 23:14:00

God has had a tough time over the past few years. On TV, in newspapers and on the internet, the debate as to whether faith has any relevance in a sceptical modern world has been as ubiquitous as it has been vigorous. And it has been pretty clear w

Why it's all gone apple-shaped for women's dream figure

Published on 2011-02-27 07:18:00

Butternut beauty: Nigella Lawson has a figure women envy Almost half of British women have the type of figure men desire and other ladies envy.Well, that’s what they like to think, at any rate.In reality, most women surveyed about their shapes fa

Bad habit: Nun dubbed 'Sister Internet' kicked out of religious order... for spending too much time on Facebook

Published on 2011-02-27 07:17:00

For its millions of users all over the globe, Facebook is a fun and harmless way to make new friends and catch up with old ones.However for Spanish nun Maria Jesus Galan, her online activity on the social networking site ended up costing her job -

Calorie count on the menu in restaurants and fast food outlets to help you eat healthily

Published on 2011-02-27 07:16:00

Restaurants fast food outlets and company canteens will be pressured to put calorie counts on their menus under a plan to tackle rising obesity.The voluntary scheme, proposed by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, could come into effect as early as Se

Facebook leaves users 'anxious and stressed' as they agonise over online friends

Published on 2011-02-27 07:15:00

The more ‘friends’ you have on Facebook, the more likely you are to feel stressed, a study has found.Psychologists believe that those who are most addicted to the website can develop ‘Facebook-related anxiety’.And they said that for a signif

Lessons in cosmetic surgery and ordering clothes online 'will help turn girls to science'

Published on 2011-02-26 22:21:00

Teaching girls about the use of lasers in cosmetic surgery or how to order clothes online encourages them to study science, research suggests.Girls are more interested in studying subjects such as physics or IT if they are presented in a female-fri

Men chat more than women do - but when girls talk, it's worth listening to!

Published on 2011-02-26 22:20:00

It might leave the man in your life lost for words – if, that is, you can stop him talking long enough to tell him.Contrary to popular belief, men talk more than women, research has found.But when women do speak, it’s worth listening – because

Junk food generation faces diabetes timebomb as growing numbers of children develop disease previously only seen in adults

Published on 2011-02-26 22:19:00

Junk food is causing rising numbers of children to develop type 2 diabetes, a disease once seen only in adults.Despite millions of pounds being poured into taxpayer-funded health drives, the majority of youngsters are still not eating a balanced di

The rising cost of living revealed: How young need 'twice the salary to match parents' lifestyle'

Published on 2011-02-26 22:18:00

Young workers would need to earn twice as much to have the lifestyle their parents enjoyed at the same age, research reveals today.The dramatic salary increase would make it easier for them to marry, buy a home and have children – choices within

£70m cash in banks, ten homes, seven cars and four superyachts: Roman Abramovich's vast wealth revealed for first time

Published on 2011-02-26 22:16:00

Roman Abramovich with his girlfriend Daria 'Dasha' Zhukova: His vast fortune has been detailed for the first time He has a vast property in the UK, 22 bank accounts in Russia and drives a four-year-old Volkswagen.The fortune of Chelsea owner Roman A

Not Greece or Goa... but Grantham: World's hottest chilli grown in greenhouse in LINCOLNSHIRE

Published on 2011-02-26 22:14:00

It may look like a strawberry that’s shrivelled in the sun, but this chilli can reduce grown men to tears, and cause mouth blisters and burns. The Infinity chilli, which has just been officially recognised as the hottest in the world, is grown i

One from the chest freezer: Restaurant sells breast milk ice cream

Published on 2011-02-25 20:36:00

Unusual: A Baby Gaga waitress serves the breast milk cocktail in the Icecreamists shop, Covent Garden When a well-stocked ice cream parlour says they sell every flavour, there are usually limits.But one restaurant in London is selling breast milk ice

Aged just 17 and 40 stone: How Georgia became Britain's fattest teen after LOSING 14 stone at fat camp

Published on 2011-02-25 20:31:00

Ask many teenagers these days about their hopes and dreams and the answers are often depressingly predictable. They want to be pop stars, movie stars or just, simply, famous.But not Georgia Davis. All she wants is to be normal. Normal, happy and h

Cocktail parties in stretch limos, catwalk shows and fake tattoos: The disturbing sexualisation of little girls revealed

Published on 2011-02-25 20:28:00

The ‘pamper party’ organisers offer everything from facials and manicures to eyebrow shaping, body glitter and temporary tattoos.And the grateful clients undergoing these makeovers? Girls as young as three.A Daily Mail investigation has highlig

Can your dreams predict the future? The intriguing book that examines the psychology of the paranormal

Published on 2011-02-25 20:25:00

Aberfan is a small village in South Wales. In the Sixties, many of those living there worked at a nearby colliery that had been built to exploit the large amount of high-quality coal in the area.Although some of the waste from the mining operation

Pecans nuts are a pick-me-up for the heart and lower risk of cancer

Published on 2011-02-25 20:18:00

Healthy: Pecan nuts can help cut heart disease and reduce the risk of cancer Eating pecan nuts can lower the risk of developing heart disease or cancer, say researchers.A study showed their naturally occurring antioxidants help reduce inflammation in

Take time for tea and give your brain a lift as well as reduce tiredness

Published on 2011-02-25 20:15:00

More benefits: A cup of tea can improve brain power, a new study has claimed Having a cuppa could help you solve the crossword faster, according to the latest study.Natural ingredients found in a cup of tea can improve brain power and increase alertn

Parents 'kept three adopted children in metal cages, beat them and fed them pet food' while they collected $1,500 a month

Published on 2011-02-24 20:41:00

Wife admits to police: 'I've become a monster'Biological son: 'They were just out for the money''Two boys were fed dog food, girl was given cat food'A married couple locked their three adopted children in cages and fed them dog food in an horrific

Not just a face in the crowd: The larger the gathering, the 'more unique the individual'

Published on 2011-02-24 20:38:00

It sounds unlikely, but scientists claim being part of a crowd makes you more unique.Biologists recorded the alarm-call vocalisations in eight species of rodents that live in social groups of various sizes.They found the size of the groups strongly p

Biggest family: Ziona Chana has 39 wifes and 94 children: a world record

Published on 2011-02-24 20:33:00

With a total of 181 members, this Indian family residing at Baktawng Village in India's north-east state of Mizoram, is probably the largest in the world. Ziona Chana, who heads the family, lives in a purple mansion with his 39 wives, 94 children

World's coral reefs 'will be wiped out by 2050', researchers warn

Published on 2011-02-24 20:23:00

Tens of thousands of miles of stunning coral reefs could be obliterated by 2050 due to pollution, climate change and overfishing, experts have warned.Virtually all of the world's most beautiful reefs from the Indian Ocean to Australia and the Cari

Soothing snaps: Looking at a photo of a loved one 'reduces pain by 44%'

Published on 2011-02-24 20:18:00

Image of a partner dulls pain 'as much as cocaine'Women holding their boyfriend's hand 'feel less pain'Photographs of loved ones have the power to dull pain, scientists have discovered.Researchers found that an image of a romantic partner dulls acti

Women's hot flushes may have silver lining: Menopause link to lower risk of heart attacks

Published on 2011-02-24 20:12:00

Hot flushes and night sweats are a torment for many women going through the menopause – but there may be a silver lining, researchers say.Their study found that those worst affected at the start of the change actually have a lower risk of suffer

Apple iPhone knocked off top of tree as it trails five budget rivals in UK

Published on 2011-02-23 21:10:00

HTC now dominates top three places, survey showsWith its revolutionary iPhone, Apple transformed the way mobile phones were used.However, research suggests the nation has switched its affections to rival devices, which have all the bells and whistl

Boy, 9, born with no ear is left delighted after surgeons rebuild it using tissue from his ribcage

Published on 2011-02-23 21:07:00

Born without a right ear, Ethan Giles-Bowman became increasingly shy and self-conscious with each passing year.He grew his hair long to try and cover up the flap of skin where his ear should have been, but was always aware of the way strangers look

Boy, 9, born with no ear is left delighted after surgeons rebuild it using tissue from his ribcage

Published on 2011-02-23 21:07:00

Born without a right ear, Ethan Giles-Bowman became increasingly shy and self-conscious with each passing year.He grew his hair long to try and cover up the flap of skin where his ear should have been, but was always aware of the way strangers look

We're happy and don't want euthanasia say patients locked in their bodies

Published on 2011-02-23 21:00:00

Most patients ‘trapped’ in their own bodies are happy and do not want euthanasia, according to the biggest survey yet of people with locked-in syndrome.Contrary to the conventional image of those with the condition, many are able to adapt to t

Why cycling to work causes is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks

Published on 2011-02-23 20:58:00

Heartstopping experience? Cycling in heavy traffic is one of the biggest triggers of heart attacks As any city cyclist will know, riding your bike in heavy traffic can be, metaphorically speaking, a heartstopping experience.But now research has found

Why you'll be sorry if you force a smile while you're at work

Published on 2011-02-23 20:51:00

Putting on a bright face at work could leave you feeling miserable.Workers who fake a smile to keep their customers and colleagues happy could be making themselves depressed.A new study says that fake smiling on the job actually worsens a person's mo

There's something attractive about Bogdan, the Serbian boy who claims to be 'magnetic'

Published on 2011-02-23 20:40:00

A seven-year-old boy in Serbia is attracting worldwide attention after his family claim he is magnetic.To prove their claim, the family paraded the boy in front of an camera crew, with a variety of objects stuck to his chest.The boy, called Bogdan, s

Anger as word 'marriage' vanishes from birth statistics

Published on 2011-02-22 21:04:00

Further blow: Records of the number of pregnant women will no longer show if they were married - and will instead show those in a 'legal partnership' Married couples have disappeared from official family records for the first time.In a further blo

The premature twins who were so tiny their arms could fit inside a wedding ring

Published on 2011-02-22 21:01:00

When tiny twins Willow and Stanley Senior were born 14 weeks premature, they were so small they could fit their arm inside their father's wedding ring.Between them the precious pair stopped breathing an incredible 100 times and had to be resuscitat

Warring couples told to try £300-per-hour mediation before they enter divorce courts

Published on 2011-02-22 20:58:00

Warring couples will be ordered to consider mediation sessions – at up to £300 an hour – before entering the divorce court. Ministers want to save millions in court costs by slashing the number of separated husbands and wives who end up before

Can't let an argument go? Blame your parents, not your partner

Published on 2011-02-22 14:03:00

If a lovers’ tiff leaves your blood boiling for hours afterwards, don’t blame your partner. Blame your parents. The better relationship you had with your mother and father as a child, the better you are at getting over arguments as an adult, sc

Is the man-bag burdening us with back pain? Loaded with laptops and gym kits it's a hefty weight

Published on 2011-02-22 14:01:00

Bagging it: Rio Ferdinand sets a trend It is particularly functional as far as fashion accessories go.But the weighty man-bag is also proving a rather unhealthy trend, it seems.The over-the-shoulder satchels and messenger bags worn by men can be bad

The most spoilt little girl in the world? Meet the mother who spent $32,000 on her daughter's sixth birthday

Published on 2011-02-22 13:55:00

For most little girls,a homemade cake and a clown will suffice for her sixth birthday. But not so for Gracie, whose doting parents spent a staggering $32,000 on a party in her daughter's honour.The extreme measures taken by the youngster's mother

America’s first president – and its wealthiest: George Washington worth over half a billion in modern money

Published on 2011-02-22 13:44:00

Barack Obama comes in 25th in list of 43 with $5m Washington's wealth: George Washington, shown in a 1796 Gilbert Stuart painting, was worth around $525m in today's money He took office in a time of primitive housing and colonial oppression but

Pakistan to overtake Britain as world's fifth largest nuclear power

Published on 2011-02-21 20:13:00

Experts think Pakistan could have 110 nuclear weaponsPakistan is on the verge of overtaking Britain as the world's fifth largest nuclear power at a time when the country faces an unprecedented threat from extremists.American intelligence agencies

Vancouver voted the world's best city to live in - with London trailing in 53rd place

Published on 2011-02-21 20:09:00

Vancouver topped the list of the world's most liveable cities for the fifth straight year, while Melbourne claimed second place from Vienna and Australian and Canadian cities dominated the list's top 10 spots.In the annual survey by the Economist

Is this the loudest cat in the world? Meet Smokey whose purr is as noisy as a Boeing 737

Published on 2011-02-21 20:03:00

For cat lovers, there is nothing more soothing than the sound of their pet purring with contentment.But when Smokey kicks off, it’s time to reach for the ear plugs.The sound she produces can reach an incredible 92 decibels – the same as you’d

Life of crime begins at three for some children, scientists claim after disturbing traits identified

Published on 2011-02-21 20:02:00

At the age of three, most children will want to grow up to be a train driver, astronaut or princess. But according to scientists, some toddlers are already destined for a life of crime. Disturbing evidence has emerged that the psychological seeds of

Pensioner, 95, sets new 60m sprint record (after training in her hallway)

Published on 2011-02-21 19:59:00

Running 60 metres in just under 30 seconds might not get you into the Olympics.But when you're 95, it's a record-breaking speed.Pensioner Ida Keeling, from New York, has set a new world best for her age group with a time of 29.86 seconds on the tra

Want a sex change? Work for Coke: How America's biggest corporations are paying for transgender surgeries

Published on 2011-02-21 19:56:00

They're among the biggest corporations in the world, largely because they do what it takes to stay competitive.So when some of Wall Street's biggest names were faced with losing valuable employees, or paying thousands to reassign their genders, it

Daily calorie limits ‘set too low’ as new guidelines could suggest 16% increase

Published on 2011-02-20 23:17:00

Good news for food fans: Official guidelines for calorie intake have been set far too low, claim scientists If you’ve been struggling to keep within your daily calorie limits, then here’s the news you’ve been longing to hear.Official guidelines

Mother charged with child abuse after posing for photo with two-year-old daughter gagged and bound with duct tape

Published on 2011-02-20 11:24:00

A young mother who showed police a picture of her two-year-old daughter gagged and bound in duct tape was yesterday charged with child endangerment.Caira Ferguson, 21, is seen posing next to the toddler in the disturbing photo, which she passed to

Leer view mirror: Girls install camera in jeans to catch men ogling their bottoms as they stroll through LA

Published on 2011-02-20 11:22:00

Internet sensation gets 500,000 hits on YouTube in just three daysTwo cheeky girls have devised a cunning plan to catch admirers of their dainty derrieres - by installing a discreet camera on to their jeans.The New Zealand duo, who are both actors

We've got you: Rescuers desperately cling on to suicidal Chinese man after catching him as he jumped from 13 storeys up

Published on 2011-02-20 11:21:00

This is the terrifying moment a Chinese man, who wanted to end it all by jumping to his death from the roof of a hospital, is saved by a group of firemen.The 23-year-old had been left upset after an argument with his girlfriend, and as he let go

Best of both! The white rice with all the benefits of brown

Published on 2011-02-20 11:20:00

It could be the answer for the millions who find brown rice hard to swallow - healthy white rice.Scientists have refined the milling process to create a rice that has all the taste of white rice but many of the health benefits of brown rice.What i

The best way to start your day? Turn the volume up on Take That as survey finds 'manband' lift the nation's spirits

Published on 2011-02-20 11:19:00

Men may not realise it and they certainly won't admit it but songs by Brit winners Take That really do put them in a good mood.The manband's hit Greatest Day is the track most likely to lift the mood, according to a new study of music's emotional a

It’s good to talk: Study suggests mobile phones do not lead to brain tumours

Published on 2011-02-20 11:18:00

Britain’s 48 million mobile users have been assured they are not at the risk of developing cancer from talking on their phone.Mobile phones have been regularly linked with brain disorders as their usage increased over the last decade and health a

Hair straighteners, a must for both sexes as one in five men admit to using them

Published on 2011-02-20 01:04:00

Nice and straight: The study found that a quarter of women will not leave the house without using the irons Their bathroom cabinets used to contain little more than a razor and a toothbrush. These days, however, increasing numbers of image-consciou

Women over 50 cry discrimination against potential employers

Published on 2011-02-20 01:03:00

Ageism victim: BBC presenter Miriam O'Reilly was axed and felt, like many mature British women, unfairly treated Eighty per cent of British women over 50 believe their age has prevented them finding work, it has emerged.A new study reveals mature Br

Got ME? Fatigued patients who go out and exercise have best hope of recovery, finds study

Published on 2011-02-20 01:01:00

It may seem counter-intuitive to patients suffering with fatigue, but scientists have found encouraging people with ME to push themselves to their limits gives the best hope of recovery.British researchers conducted the largest trial to date of pe

Pictured surrounded by girls: Man, 19, charged following probe into internet predators grooming children for sex

Published on 2011-02-20 00:41:00

Jake Ormerod, 19, charged with two counts of sexual offencesPolice warned of abuse in 2008 but victims were reluctant to speak outOfficers have received 'new information' in their investigationAll victims, aged between 12 and 15, knew offendersPolice

The most honest cabbie in New York? Driver returns $100,000 of jewellery to passenger after finding them on his back seat

Published on 2011-02-20 00:38:00

When John James left $100,000 worth of jewellery and valuables in a New York taxi after he was dropped off at the city's National Arts Club, he thought he would never see it again.But thanks to the honesty of the cab driver who discovered the hoar

Chinese demand ban on goldfish magic trick watched by hundreds of millions on TV amid claims of animal abuse

Published on 2011-02-20 00:32:00

A magic trick with goldfish that was watched by hundreds of millions of Chinese on TV during the Lunar New Year celebrations may have involved abuse including implanted magnets and should be banned, according to animal rights activists.The trick

Brave Bibi the Time cover girl whose nose was cut off by the Taliban takes the New York subway

Published on 2011-02-19 07:37:00

Smiling happily, these friends seem no different from the many millions who take the New York subway each day.However, behind the carefree appearances lies a remarkable story of someone who has overcome the horror of a brutal childhood and the sava

Kim Jong-Il's son skips father's birthday celebrations...to go to Eric Clapton gig

Published on 2011-02-19 07:35:00

While North Koreans celebrate the birthday of their leader Kim Jong-Il, one of his sons has apparently been indulging his music tastes at an Eric Clapton concert in Singapore.Kim-Jong Chol, the second son of the North Korean president, was apparen

I've got these stabbing pains: Man complains about migraine... only to find he has had a knife in his brain for FOUR years

Published on 2011-02-19 07:34:00

A man who went to the doctor complaining of a headache was shocked to discover he'd had a 4in knife blade stuck in his brain for more than four years.Li Fu from Yunnan Province, China, was stabbed during a robbery in 2006, and the blade of the knif

The best things in life are free: We’re escaping the recession... in the bedroom

Published on 2011-02-19 07:33:00

Couples looking to save money in the economic gloom have rediscovered that the best things in life are free.Figures suggest love is lighting up bedrooms across the nation as we look for cheaper ways to keep ourselves entertained.And experts believe

Think positively: Placebos really do make you feel better

Published on 2011-02-18 23:26:00

'Placebo effect': Researchers found your attitude can affect whether a drug works Having faith in your medication increases the chance of it working, researchers have found.They say a patient’s attitude can directly affect how well a drug works –

Cancer fear over cola colourings: Call to ban ingredient used in Coke and Pepsi

Published on 2011-02-18 23:24:00

A health risk? America's National Toxicology Program says both 2-MI and 4-MI found in Coke are animal carcinogens An ingredient used in Coca-Cola and Pepsi is a cancer risk and should be banned, an influential lobby group has claimed.The concerns rel

Behind every successful man is a woman keeping out of the way

Published on 2011-02-18 23:22:00

The secret of success may be a spouse who stands at your side - but keeps out of the way, psychologists claim.Whether you are the Prime Minister, or simply trying to stick to a diet, the best support comes from those who offer practical help withou

The REAL eau de toilet! Artist makes perfume from the 'excesses of his body'

Published on 2011-02-18 23:21:00

In today's celebrity age it seems almost everyone has their own perfume - pop stars, models, footballers - so Jammie Nicholas decided to follow suit.The 23-year-old art student, who says he has a 'really bad' sense of smell, has literally bottled

No more Mr Nice Guy: Why being a do-gooder counts against you if you slip up

Published on 2011-02-18 23:20:00

We may try to do a good deed every day, if only to make us feel better about ourselves.Actions like helping an old lady across the road, or picking up some change that has slipped from a purse and handing it back, can make you glow inside.But it's

Christian backlash after gay couples given right to 'get married' in churches

Published on 2011-02-18 23:15:00

The lifting of a ban allowing gay couples to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches has sparked fury among religious groups.The radical move by the government removes some of the last remaining distinctions between gay partnerships and trad

At last, Britain's a world leader again (unfortunately it's in drinking alcohol)

Published on 2011-02-18 05:40:00

Britain has one of the highest drinking rates in the world, shocking new figures have revealed.The average drinker in the UK has 15-and-a-half litres of pure alcohol a year - the equivalent of 775 pints of beer.That's the same as 500 glasses of stro

Bong-smoking baby: It wasn't a pot pipe, says lawyer of mother

Published on 2011-02-18 05:39:00

The lawyer for a teenage mother accused of photographing her baby apparently smoking a marijuana bong has claimed it wasn't a pot pipe at all.Steven Whittington, representing 19-year-old Rachel Stieringer, from Keystone Heights, Florida, said: 'No

Stretching before you go for a run 'DOES NOT prevent injury'

Published on 2011-02-18 05:38:00

Top athletes such as the world-record breaking sprinter Usain Bolt are often seen limbering up before a race. Now scientists have revealed warming up before you run does not prevent injury.But if you already include a stretch in your routine, you

Take FIVE YEARS off your face: No scalpel, no airbrush, just a few simple tips for every age

Published on 2011-02-18 05:36:00

34,000 British women enlisted the help of cosmetic surgeons last year. But you don’t need to go under the knife to roll back the years — anti-ageing make-up tricks can be just aseffective. JENNY STOCKS challenged Katie Reedman and Julia Bolino

Good with numbers: How babies can count at just 18 months old

Published on 2011-02-17 06:38:15

Conversation is limited to the occasional word and meal times are a distinctly messy business.But at just 18 months, a baby is learning how to count - at least up to six.Research suggests that well before a child’s second birthday, he or she reco

High-Fiber Diet Cuts Death Risk

Published on 2011-02-17 06:36:46

Study: Fiber From Whole Grains Reduces Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, Infections, and Lung DiseaseFilling up on fiber -- particularly fiber from whole grains -- may reduce your risk of dying from heart disease, infections, and respiratory diseases

Secret life of the Amazon Indians: Incredible images show near-extinct Awá tribe at work and play

Published on 2011-02-17 06:27:40

Heads garlanded in feathers and bands of plumes laced around their triceps, Amazon Indians demonstrate their skills with bows and arrows.The men are some of the last remaining members of the Awá tribe, a nomadic group who live deep in the heart

One in five secondary school pupils has been 'severely abused or neglected'

Published on 2011-02-17 06:25:29

Almost a million 11 to 17-year-olds in the UK had been beaten up, hit with weapons, raped or seriously neglected, a survey showed One in five secondary school children have been severely abused or neglected during childhood, the NSPCC have revealed

Boss who frogmarched worker to police station after he stole £845 is forced to pay the THIEF £13,000 'for humiliating him'

Published on 2011-02-17 06:24:12

Furious that one of his staff had stolen hundreds of pounds from his business, Simon Cremer hung a sign saying ‘thief’ around the man’s neck and frogmarched him to a police station.But while the employee, Mark Gilbert, was let off with a pol

Give that man a round of applause: Fastest clapper sets out to smash world record with 721 a minute

Published on 2011-02-17 06:05:40

The world's fastest clapper will attempt to smash his own Guinness World Record by reaching an astonishing 13 claps per second for a minute.Kent 'Toast' French managed to clap 721 times in 60 seconds when he set the record - the fist of its kind -

Why calorie counts don't reduce eating (because taste and price are more important)

Published on 2011-02-16 23:55:34

Calorie counts on menus do not make diners eat less, research suggests.Taste, price and location were all more important.The research was done in New York, where the display of calorie counts on menus in fast food restaurants is mandatory, but the

How living up North can knock years off your life

Published on 2011-02-16 23:54:30

Living in the North means you are 20 per cent more likely to die prematurely than those in the South, research suggests.Despite Government efforts to bridge the gap, those living in northern England are a fifth more likely to die under the age of 7

Children of working mums ‘more likely to be ill’

Published on 2011-02-16 23:52:35

The children of working mothers are up to three times more likely to be ill, research has revealed.A study of the health of 90,000 schoolchildren found that those whose mothers worked were more likely to have spent time in hospital, to have been d

Why women find it harder to get over a night out: They wake more frequently and for longer

Published on 2011-02-16 23:51:41

Women are more likely than men to suffer a poor night’s sleep after drinking alcohol, according to a study.It has long been known that alcohol can initially deepen sleep during the early part of the night, but disrupt it later on. Now research in

How zinc can make your cold less of an ordeal

Published on 2011-02-16 23:30:01

New remedy? Research has found taking zinc can make it easier to fight off a cold Zinc supplements can reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms, a study has found.Previous trials looking at whether zinc can fight colds have produced

Researchers claim men who lose hair at 20 have 'twice the risk of prostate cancer' in later life

Published on 2011-02-16 23:24:03

Widow's peak: A study found those with the disease were twice as likely to have started going bald when they were 20 Men who begin going bald at 20 have twice the risk of prostate cancer in later life, according to research.The link could help ident

Japan to build 310mph bullet train, the fastest in the world

Published on 2011-02-16 07:57:30

Japan’s latest bullet train will use magnetic levitation to make it the fastest train in the world, reaching speeds of 310 miles per hour.Powerful magnets will float the train just above the track to reduce friction and increase speed, say its d

Meet the female Justin Bieber: 10-year-old takes internet by storm with soulful singing

Published on 2011-02-16 07:56:40

She's only 10 but already she's being compared to Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.Heather Russell has the world abuzz after a soulful rendition of an original song went viral.And her sudden internet fame has fans speculating that she'll share the sa

Can 'hypnobirthing' really take the pain out of having a baby?

Published on 2011-02-16 07:55:00

Emma Shaw admits that she turned up for her first hypnobirthing class with a strong dose of scepticism.A down-to-earth and pragmatic TV producer, she fully expected to walk into a room ‘full of hippy, airy-fairies giving birth in yurts’.Like m

Is this the real thing? Site claims to have uncovered Coca-Cola's top secret formula

Published on 2011-02-16 07:53:48

The exact ingredients of the popular soft drink, invented by a medicinal chemist called John Pemberton in 1886, have always been shrouded in mystery Ever since the creation of Coca-Cola in 1886, the precise recipe has been a closely guarded secret.

Is the iPhone about to get a little brother? Cheaper and smaller model is 'due out this summer'

Published on 2011-02-15 23:29:00

New phone will be a smaller version of the iPhone 4 and is a separate release to the iPhone 5Apple is working on a new version of the iPhone which will be smaller and cheaper than current models, a source close to the company has revealed.Bosses h

You are the air that I breathe: Divers have marriage blessed at London Aquarium

Published on 2011-02-15 23:25:00

Plus all those other wacky Valentine's Day weddings from around the worldWhile many use Valentine's Day as an annual excuse to splash out on a bunch of roses or a nice dinner, some couples take the celebration just a little bit further.James Olive

Welcome to the Third World of the U.S: Ziebach County, where 60% live below the poverty line

Published on 2011-02-15 23:10:00

Welcome to Ziebach County, the poorest area in the Unites States, where more than 60 per cent of residents live at or below the poverty line.The county relies on construction work, but this disappears during winter’s deep freeze, sending the une

Now that really is disgusting behaviour: Golfing blazers fine Tiger Woods for spitting on the putting green

Published on 2011-02-15 23:07:00

After his annus horribilis in 2010, Tiger Woods must have been hoping that the new year would tee off to a more positive start.But the former World No.1 was in hot water again after he was fined on Monday by the European Tour for spitting during th

Standing on his own two feet: Tiny the three-month-old gorilla takes first tentative steps

Published on 2011-02-15 22:59:00

Carefully balancing her son's hands in her own as he stares fixedly ahead, Tiny the gorilla takes his first ever steps under the watchful gaze of his mother.The straw on his head serves as a reminder to previous failed attempts by the three-month-o

Energy drinks are dangerous and can leave children hospitalised, warn doctors

Published on 2011-02-15 22:52:00

Energy drinks such as Red Bull should be as closely regulated as alcohol, tobacco and prescription medicines, doctors have warned.A study claimed high-caffeine drinks could cause seizures, strokes or even sudden death in children, and those with d

Bargain brainteasers (or how shops' top deals leave us all baffled)

Published on 2011-02-15 03:36:00

Mind-boggling: The study found as many as one in ten shoppers resorts to taking a calculator to the shops Shoppers are being bamboozled by complex price deals that turn a trip to the supermarket into a maths exam.The range of sizes and prices of pop

For a longer life, put some porridge in the stove: Study finds breakfast bowl is good for your health

Published on 2011-02-15 03:35:00

The Scots have sworn by it for generations. And it seems there might be good reason to cook up a bowl yourself in the morning.For according to scientists, porridge helps you live longer.A study of almost 400,000 men and women found those who ate lot

Lavender oil is revealed to be the fragrant way to give athlete's foot the boot

Published on 2011-02-15 03:32:00

Athlete's feet bear the brunt: Lavender oil could be used to aid sufferers of fungal infections, a study has shown Lavender oil could provide a sweet-smelling solution to infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush and ringworm, research suggests.Te

After Valentine’s, it’s time to love your money on Debt Freedom Day

Published on 2011-02-15 03:31:00

Debt woes: Today is the first day of the year on which average consumers will be able to pay off interests on their debts Britons spend the first 45 days of the year earning money just to cover the interest they have to pay on their unsecured debts,

China overtakes Japan to become world's second biggest economy (and will power ahead of U.S. in a decade)

Published on 2011-02-15 03:12:00

Japan relinquishes second place after more than 40 yearsChina gross domestic product is £3.66trillion to Japan's £3.4trillion China is closing in on America as the world’s biggest economy.Japan lost its second place ranking after more than 40 yea

Internet love lives begin at 40: ONE-THIRD of middle-aged people found their partner on dating website

Published on 2011-02-15 03:11:00

21% of all couples met on social networking site Those aged between 40 and 69 are most likely to use online dating sites It may be a relatively modern phenomenon - but internet dating sites are most likely to be used by middle-aged men and wome

Oh Mum and Dad, what were you thinking? Hilarious website features excruciating family snaps from around the world

Published on 2011-02-14 07:41:00

Sometimes parents can be so embarrassing, can't they?They dress you up in silly outfits, or capture your pitfalls on camera, then put the pictures up on the internet for all to see.Here's our pick from a hilarious website, I Hate My Parents, featurin

'Crocky Balboa' fights back: Father fights off three-metre crocodile to save his daughters

Published on 2011-02-14 07:39:00

A father fought off a three-metre crocodile to save his two daughters after the reptile launched an attack as they swam in Australia.Eddie Sigai, nicknamed 'Crocky Balboa' by his friends, punched and gouged the saltwater croc after the powerful a

The key to true love? Follow your instinct

Published on 2011-02-14 07:38:00

From mind-reading on a date to tuning into psychic alarm bells, how you can use your sixth sense to find the perfect man...Are you fed up looking for love in all the wrong places? It might be time to tune in to your intuition. As a psychic consulta

The saddest Valentine in Britain: Dumped student hunts for Mr Right with a sandwich board at the side of the road

Published on 2011-02-14 07:36:00

While all around the country, sweethearts are opening their Valentine's cards today, spare a thought for this broken-hearted young lass.Janie Brown's boyfriend Steve called time on their six-month romance yesterday and rather than mope, she decid

Archbishop Sentamu's warning on plan to let gays 'marry' in church: they should not trump rights of clerics

Published on 2011-02-14 01:56:00

Equality: Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, warned the rights of gays to 'marry' in church shouldn't trump the rights of clerics Plans to allow gay and lesbian couples to ‘marry’ in church must not trump the rights of clerics who oppose s

Forget the search engine, we’ve set up the ANSWER engine, say scientists

Published on 2011-02-14 01:54:00

Computer wizards say they have used cutting-edge technology to create a clever website.The 'trueknowledge.com' site is an internet 'answer engine' which breaks new ground by giving direct answers to direct questions, according to creators.Co-found

Is this the world's oldest wedding cake? Creation made in 1898 even survived World War II bomb blast

Published on 2011-02-14 01:52:00

Most wedding cakes barely survive the big day, with maybe just one slice being popped in a box to be preserved for posterity.This one, however, is still intact after 113 years, making it what is thought to be the world’s oldest complete wedding c

'A weapon of mass destruction was found in the U.S.': Shock confession of Customs officer

Published on 2011-02-14 01:50:00

A port official has admitted that a 'weapon of mass effect' has been found by 'partner agencies' in the U.S., raising major questions over a possible government cover-up.The disturbing revelation came in an interview with San Diego's assistant po

Now it's MEN who want to settle down rather than women, according to new research

Published on 2011-02-14 01:48:00

It was always women who wanted to settle down and start a family, while men dragged their heels... or so we thought.These days, it seems the ladies are being beaten to it by their menfolk.According to research, men are getting broody too. And what i

Scramble back to eggs! Forget those high cholesterol warnings, they're healthier than ever, say experts

Published on 2011-02-14 01:46:00

Good egg: The high cholesterol content which previously made eggs a health risk is now much lower compared to ten years ago If you're eyeing up your breakfast options and fancy going to work on an egg, there’s no need to hold back.For after years o

Makin' a bad ting good: Rastamouse becomes biggest children's TV hit since Teletubbies

Published on 2011-02-13 07:34:00

Children's show wins adult audience - some of whom believe references to 'cheese' are drugs code He treads in the illustrious footsteps of other rodent childhood heroes - think Danger Mouse, Jerry and even Roland Rat - and CBeebies' Rastamouse is

Woman, 61, gives birth to her OWN grandson after being surrogate for her daughter

Published on 2011-02-13 07:33:00

Giving birth at 61 years of age is remarkable in itself - but Kristine Casey's delivery was made all the more unique because her bouncing baby boy was her own grandson. Mrs Casey, certainly the oldest women in living memory to give birth in Illino

Valentine's Day kisses? Not if you're on first date

Published on 2011-02-13 07:32:00

To kiss or not? Seven out of ten people have said in a new study that first date kissing is a no noSeven in ten people would never kiss somebody on a first date, according to a study.Experts say it is because women are taking control of relationships

Save the Great British Bee! Why the mysterious disappearance of billions of bees could mean us losing a third of the food we eat

Published on 2011-02-13 07:30:00

Bees fan: TV chef Valentine Warner says that a world without bees would have an effect on the food we eat Just four years. That’s how long Albert Einstein reportedly said the human race would last in a world without bees. For the master of relati

Muslims 'are good for Britain,' says Tony Blair's sister-in-law Lauren Booth

Published on 2011-02-13 00:14:00

The sister-in-law of former Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday that a rise in the number of Muslims would be ‘good’ for Britain.Lauren Booth, who converted to Islam last year, told the University of Essex’s annual Islamic Conference in

Alcohol kills more than AIDS, TB or violence - WHO

Published on 2011-02-12 22:59:00

Alcohol causes nearly 4 percent of deaths worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis or violence, the World Health Organisation warned on Friday. Rising incomes have triggered more drinking in heavily populated countries in Africa and Asia, includi

The opposite of beauty: The chemical make-up ingredients that raise risk of skin damage

Published on 2011-02-12 22:57:00

Allergic reaction: Model Dadina Sagger-Hayward developed dermatitis on her eyelids probably as a result of wearing too much make-up It is supposed to help women look their best.But make-up is often so full of chemicals that it could leave them with

The smart thing to do: Nokia and Microsoft join forces to take on Apple and Google's supremacy

Published on 2011-02-12 22:55:00

Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system will replace Symbian in future Nokia smartphones Nokia and Microsoft are combining forces in a bid to take on the phenomenal success of smartphone devices created by Apple and Google.The deal will see Nokia

Murderer who killed three in botched burglary and raped girl, 13, covered his house with leaves in bizarre obsession

Published on 2011-02-12 22:38:00

Murderer: Matthew Hoffman, shown here in court last month, has a bizarre obsession with leaves and tree it has been revealed A murderer who killed two women and an 11-year-old boy before kidnapping and raping a girl,13, after a botched burglary at

'I'm fed up of your stupidity, get on the plane!' How the Tunisian president's wife nagged him to flee the country

Published on 2011-02-12 22:36:00

The nagging wife of Tunisia's ousted president had to force him to flee the country on a private jet by telling him to 'get on board, you idiot', a French magazine has revealed.Shamed dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali is said to have refused to boa

Generation of music fans are suffering from 'iPod-itis' and risk going deaf, warns doctor

Published on 2011-02-12 07:04:00

A whole generation of music fans are suffering from 'iPod-itis' - ringing in the ears - from playing music too loud, a doctor has revealed.In particular danger are those who play their music at full blast on their daily commute.These are the people

They pulled the wool over our eyes! Sheep are so intelligent they can make 'executive decisions'

Published on 2011-02-12 07:01:00

Sheep aren't as stupid as previously thought, according to researchers.Never considered particularly intelligent, sheep are actually so smart they make 'executive decisions' and have long memories, remembering friends for two years.They can rememb

The catapult kid of Bangkok, the Time cover girl mutilated by the Taliban and the world's other best press photographs of 2010

Published on 2011-02-12 06:56:00

At the height of the anti-government protests in Bangkok, with buildings on fire all around and armed with a medieval weapon, a young man bravely fights for what he believes in.What's more the catapult kid was taking on armed soldiers in a 'live f

1 in 3 girl offenders are thugs: Violence is the most common first-time crime for under-17s

Published on 2011-02-12 06:51:00

The escalating level of thuggery perpetrated by girls has been revealed in a deeply disturbing report.It found that violent attacks are now the most common first-time crime for females under 17 – and these offenders make up more than a third of a

'Get off the tacos': Beauty queen sues after she is stripped of her crown 'for becoming overweight'

Published on 2011-02-12 01:24:00

Domonique Ramirez, 17, is 5ft8in and 129lbsShe is a size 2 - but her 'replacement' is a size 6Pageant organisers claim weight 'is a moot point'A beauty queen is suing pageant organisers after she claimed she lost her crown for failing to lose weight.

Mother-of-four has dreaded mealtimes for 20 years due to phobia of METAL CUTLERY

Published on 2011-02-12 01:22:00

A mother-of-four has spent the last 20 years dreading mealtimes - because she has an unusual phobia of metal cutlery.Zoe Ingleson, 34, is crippled with fear when confronted with a metal knife or fork - and has eaten every meal since she was a teena

Time for another tablet: HP unveils the TouchPad as battle to become a worthy iPad rival heats up

Published on 2011-02-12 00:40:00

It's the latest competitor in an arena that is getting more crowded by the month.Hewlett-Packard yesterday unveiled its entry in the tablet race, doubtless hoping to steal some of the thunder away from Apple's iPad.Its TouchPad is due for a U.S. re

Shy girl, 18, shares first kiss with boyfriend... then collapses and dies from rare heart condition

Published on 2011-02-11 23:28:00

A shy teenager collapsed and died minutes after she and a boyfriend kissed for the first time, an inquest heard yesterday.Keen sportswoman Jemma Benjamin, 18, shared the romantic moment with fellow university student Daniel Ross on their way to his

How simply upper-casing your password can frustrate a hacker's attempts at breaking into your account

Published on 2011-02-11 23:25:00

Passwords? Pin numbers? There was a time before Internet shopping when they were barely needed.But their prevalence has, in turn, led to a growth in online accounts being hacked and the need to memorise increasingly unwieldy passwords.Now, researc

Salty Diet Linked to Stroke Risk

Published on 2011-02-11 23:23:00

Study Puts New Focus on Health Risks of Getting Too Much SaltFewer than 2 teaspoons of salt a day may raise your risk of stroke.In a study of over 2,600 people, those who got more than 4,000 milligrams of sodium a day were about two-and-one-half time

Not content with 500 million users online, now Facebook launches its own phone

Published on 2011-02-11 05:02:00

New launch: The Facebook phone will be in the shops from April, says its manufacturers First a website that Mark Zuckerberg created for Harvard students in 2004 became a giant social networking site with over 500 million active users.Then the story

Sex and violence are closely linked in the brain, scientists discover

Published on 2011-02-11 04:54:00

Scientists have discovered a link between sexual arousal and aggressive behaviour.But fortunately, it seems that in mice at least, the cells that are responsible for aggression are suppressed during mating.Researchers at New York University identifi

Half a pint a day keeps the doctor away: School milk cuts risk of bowel cancer by 40%

Published on 2011-02-11 04:51:00

Children who drink school milk are up to 40 per cent less likely to suffer bowel cancer as adults, a study shows.A half-pint a day had a strong protective effect against the disease, which kills more than 16,000 a year in the UK.The key to milk’s a

Just 50! The age a woman becomes 'invisible' to the opposite sex

Published on 2011-02-11 04:49:00

If life begins at 40, you’d better hurry up and enjoy it, ladies.For in another ten years you are likely to think all men are ignoring you.A survey has found that eight out of ten women over the age of 50 think members of the opposite sex no longer

Don't look away now! Watching yourself having an injection can actually EASE your pain

Published on 2011-02-10 07:40:00

When you sit down to have those dreaded holiday jabs it's tempting to look away and grit your teeth.But scientists now believe looking at the injection as it plunges into your skin will actually lessen how painful it feels. Patrick Haggard reveals

Why ARE men better at losing weight than us women? (Blame your ancestors, girls, not those extra helpings of pud!)

Published on 2011-02-10 07:37:00

When you’re embarking on a long overdue diet, you can understand why having a slimming partner might seem like a good idea.The element of competition would help spur you on and they’d be on hand to empathise if you succumbed to the biscuit tin.Th

Are your shoes killing you?

Published on 2011-02-10 07:36:00

Experts say ALL modern footwear could be harming your health. So is it time to go barefoot...Gallahad Clark has a ­message for footwear manufacturers: ‘Shoes are bad for your health.’ Oh well, he’s entitled to his opinion, you may think. But

Breath test that can predict asthma attack the day BEFORE they happen

Published on 2011-02-10 07:35:00

A handheld sensor has been developed that can tell if an asthma sufferer is close to having an attack hours in advance.This could give patients vital time to take anti-inflammatory medicines and prevent a serious episode that may otherwise land the

The (very nervous) man who became a billionaire: Rare footage of 23-year-old Apple boss Steve Jobs giving TV interview

Published on 2011-02-10 07:30:00

He is worth more than $6billion and has become one of the world's most successful technology entrepreneurs.But even Steve Jobs, who has arguably revolutionised the computer, film, telephone, music and publishing industries, had to start somewhere.A

The sweet smell... of northern women: Scent map of Britain revealed

Published on 2011-02-10 07:28:00

Northern women smell more feminine than their southern counterparts, researchers claim.A ‘scent map’ of Britain reveals that life smells sweeter the further away from London you are.Northern and Scottish women choose the most feminine of fragran

How testosterone causes men to fail on the feelings front

Published on 2011-02-10 07:24:00

When men find it hard to work out what women want, blame their hormones.For the ability to read other people’s emotions is greatly reduced by testosterone, a study suggests.Boosting the amount of the male sex chemical in women slows their ability

Is Black Swan craze for flat ballet shoes damaging women's feet?

Published on 2011-02-09 23:00:00

At first glance they seem more sensible than sky-high stilettos or strappy sandals.But ballet-style shoes can seriously damage the feet, knees, hips and back and may lead to arthritis, experts have warned.Stylish ‘ballet flats’ have risen in pop

'We are years behind': New Nokia boss reads the riot act to staff as smartphone rivals Apple and Google surge ahead

Published on 2011-02-09 22:25:00

Nokia memo revealed on same day analysts said Apple should soon be the most valuable company on Earth Nokia's new chief executive has sent a brutally frank memo to his staff slamming the state of the company, which he compares to standing on a 'bur

Meet Enal, the little boy whose favourite pet is a SHARK

Published on 2011-02-09 22:22:00

Swimming beneath the warm waters off Sulawesi, Indonesia, little Enal playfully holds onto the tail of a shark almost as big as he is.Enal is one of the Bajau - or sea nomads - who count sharks as family pets and have lived their lives for centur

Diet drinks 'lead to greater risk of heart attacks and strokes'

Published on 2011-02-09 22:19:00

A study found those who drank diet pop every day had a 61 per cent higher chance of a heart attack or stroke than those who abstained from fizzy drinks For those keen to look after their health, sugar-free fizzy drinks may seem a wise choice.But the

Apple keeps on growing! Steve Jobs' empire set to become world's most valuable company

Published on 2011-02-09 22:13:00

Apple is set to become the world’s most valuable company this year, financial analysts said today.It is predicted to leapfrog the current No 1, oil giant Exxon Mobil, capping a remarkable rise for the gadget firm, which is thriving on sales of

Eating cheese every day 'could raise bladder cancer risk'

Published on 2011-02-09 22:05:00

Not so healthy: A cheese-heavy diet could raise your risk of bladder cancer, warn scientists A daily helping of cheese could increase the risk of bladder cancer, research suggests.Eating more than 53g – roughly the same size as a small chocolate ba

I'm bat's about you! Scientists find nocturnal mammals form long-lasting relationships just like humans

Published on 2011-02-09 07:51:00

Microchip tracking of bats reveals surprisingly stable social sub-unitsBats make lifelong friendships just like humans, according to scientists.The nocturnal creatures - the only mammals that are able to fly - keep family and friends close, a five-

The financial incentives to weight loss: U.S. study finds obese people more motivated to shed pounds if they're paid

Published on 2011-02-09 07:46:00

Obese people may be more likely to slim down if they have money riding on their success through financial incentives - but the weight might creep back once the monetary carrot is gone, according to a U.S. study.A programme in which people stood to

Naked ambition! Why one woman rower stripped off with her five-man crew to break a world record

Published on 2011-02-09 07:43:00

The bare cheek of it! British athlete Naomi Hoogesteger joined her male teammates in stripping naked to heal their blisters during their record-breaking row As the only woman in a six-person boat, Naomi Hoogesteger must have felt a little left out

Freed Google executive breathes new life into anti-Mubarak protests as he tells 250,000 cheering Egyptians 'fight goes on'

Published on 2011-02-09 07:39:00

Wael Ghonim: 'I'm not a hero... those who were martyred are heroes'130,000 join Facebook campaign in 'revolution of the youth of the internet'Government concessions rejected by protesters and Muslim BrotherhoodThe Egyptian push for regime change appe

Why women are nice by nature... but for men it's more of an effort

Published on 2011-02-08 23:31:00

According to the nursery rhyme, little girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice.And it may have a grain of truth in it. Research has found that women are naturally nice – but men have to work at it.The finding, which might prove unpop

Solving the piece process: Record-breaking jigsaw has 32,000 tiles, weighs 17kg . . . and it's yours for just £199.99

Published on 2011-02-08 23:27:00

The person who can complete this giant jigsaw definitely deserves a Piece Prize.But they may need rather more than a drizzly day to finish it off.For this is the world's biggest jigsaw, and it is so big, it even comes with its own trolley to cart it

Mother with deadly cancer gene has both breasts removed as they 'were like ticking time bombs'

Published on 2011-02-08 23:26:00

'I could have got breast cancer next year, next week - at any moment' Kara said she had been very positive about her breast removal since she made the difficult decision A midwife has spoken of her agonising decision to have both her perfectly heal

Natural born pessimist: Some people are genetically programmed to be depressed, scientists say

Published on 2011-02-08 23:25:00

It's a sombre thought, but it seems some of us are born more likely to be a pessimist.People who are genetically predisposed to produce lower amounts of a brain chemical that regulates appetite and stress are at a higher risk of severe depression,

Father 'kept his daughter as Cinderella-slave during eleven years of horrific abuse'

Published on 2011-02-08 23:20:00

He 'submerged her in bath until she almost drowned''Wrapped her in masking tape in a zipped-up holdall and threatened to post her back to her mother''Shut her in bedroom for summer holidays' 'Yanked clumps of her hair pulled out and was spat at' No

Why playing hard to get is the key to a woman's heart: Men who keep their feelings under wraps are 'more attractive'

Published on 2011-02-08 23:18:00

Playing hard to get is the way to a woman’s heart.The more she is kept guessing about how much a chap likes her, the more she likes him, scientists have found.Their study involved 47 female students who each had a Facebook profile with a photogra

Teenage girls who use Facebook 'are more likely to become anorexic'

Published on 2011-02-08 07:20:00

Teenage girls who spend hours on Facebook are at greater risk of developing an eating disorder, researchers warn.A study has revealed the more time adolescents spent browsing the social network, the more likely they are to suffer from bulimia and a

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg 'stalked online' by obsessed fan

Published on 2011-02-08 07:18:00

Order: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has taken out a restraining order against a fan who stalked him online Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has taken out a restraining order against an obsessed fan who stalked him on his own social networking s

Think before you hit send: Teenagers warned about 'sexting' risks

Published on 2011-02-08 07:07:00

Regret: Video warns about the dangers of 'sexting' Children and teenagers who send sexy images of themselves to their boyfriend or girlfriend were being warned today to 'think before you send'.A hard-hitting video shows the dangers of so-called 's

Don't wean formula-milk babies early as more likely to be obese toddlers, warn experts

Published on 2011-02-08 07:06:00

Babies raised on formula milk who start eating solid foods before they are four months old are more likely to become obese than their peers, say scientists.The findings support UK guidelines that say parents should try and breast feed up to six mon

Mapping the body: Scientists develop glow-in-the-dark liquid that helps doctors see your nerves during surgery

Published on 2011-02-07 23:22:00

Scientists are developing a fluorescent liquid to inject into patients and make their hard-to-see nerves ‘glow’.The peptide would enable surgeons to see even the most sensitive nerves instead of relying on their experience and electronic monito

Bribing children to eat their greens really DOES work (but don't offer them ice cream)

Published on 2011-02-07 23:20:00

It's an idea sure to cause a sharp intake of breath among many parents, but experts have found bribing your children is the best way to get them to eat their veggies.Children who were rewarded for eating their greens over a fortnight ate far more

Danger of a junk food diet for children: Study reveals toddlers who eat more chips, crisps, biscuits and pizza have lower IQ

Published on 2011-02-07 22:59:00

Damaging diet: Research has found that children fed chips, pizza and other junk foods before aged three are likely to have lower IQs Toddlers fed a diet of junk food can suffer lasting damage to their brainpower, researchers warn.Children who eat

Generation net: The youngsters who prefer their virtual lives to the real world

Published on 2011-02-07 22:57:00

Different life: A study has found that children are often more happy with their lives online than they are with reality, as it allows them to be who they want Children are often happier with their online lives than they are with reality, a survey h

Why the stiff upper lip has gone soggy as men become happy to show their emotions

Published on 2011-02-07 22:53:00

Feelings: Modern men are not afraid of showing their emotions - unlike Ben Harper in My Family Men who adopt the ‘stiff upper lip’ approach to life are becoming a thing of the past.Research has found that men are happy to show their emotions –

Coal fires 'can stunt growth of children'

Published on 2011-02-07 22:50:00

An open coal fire may look homely but it stunts children's growth, scientists warn.Infants aged three growing up in homes that use the fossil fuel for heating or cooking are 1.3 cm smaller than those in properties with electricity or gas central h

The ultimate marathon man: Belgian runner breaks record with 365 in a single year

Published on 2011-02-07 05:36:00

A Belgian runner has set a new world record after completing an astonishing 365 marathons in as many days.Stefaan Engels, 49, crossed the finish line on his final race in Barcelona, Spain, after pounding the roads in several countries across Europe

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Cocoa-rich treat is HEALTHIER than fruit, say scientists

Published on 2011-02-07 05:34:00

It is the news that chocoholics have been waiting for: chocolate has been classed as a superfood.Research shows that dark chocolate is richer in health-boosting antioxidants than juices made from blueberries, cranberries and other so-called ‘su

Living near a petrol station is 'bad for your health' as fuel pollutants found to travel 100m

Published on 2011-02-07 05:33:00

Living near a petrol station can be a health hazard, researchers warn.They say the air in the immediate vicinity of garages is often polluted with airborne particles from evaporated fuel and therefore harmful to local residents.Scientists from the

'I'm addicted to eating soap': The 19-year-old girl with a dangerous compulsion doctors say could kill her

Published on 2011-02-07 02:59:00

It's the toxic compulsion that doctors claim could kill her.But this 19-year-old girl claims she is hopelessly addicted... to eating soap.A rare medical condition has left Tempestt Henderson, from Florida, eating up to five bars of soap a week - an

Why aye man, those gibbons speak just like us! Researchers identify regional accents in rainforest

Published on 2011-02-06 23:01:00

Gibbons have regional accents just like humans - and the divide between the northerners and southerners is the most pronounced, research shows.Gibbons, which along with the great apes are the closest relatives to humans, sing to communicate with e

Middle-class children 'face twice the risk of nut allergy' than those from poor families

Published on 2011-02-06 22:59:00

Middle-class children are twice as likely to have peanut allergy as those from poorer families, a study has found.Researchers believe GPs may see more children with allergies from better-off families, although poorer children may be protected in so

The over-50s having the time of their (love) lives

Published on 2011-02-06 22:58:00

Good times: Research shows those in their 50s are having lots of fun in the bedroom Youth, as the saying goes, is wasted on the young.Those with a few extra years on the clock, however, seem to be making sure that middle age is not wasted on the midd

Wood-burning stoves 'can be as deadly as exhaust fumes' by producing smoke that can cause heart disease

Published on 2011-02-06 22:55:00

They're a timeless, charming and effective way to keep your home warm and inviting in the winter months.But the smoke from wood-burning stoves or open fires is as dangerous to your health as breathing in emissions from a car exhaust, research has

At last! An anti-wrinkle cream which even SCIENTISTS say may stop the signs of ageing

Published on 2011-02-06 07:54:00

There are innumerable skin creams on the market which claim to make you look younger but L'Oreal claims it has come up with a product with a difference.The cosmetics giant says it has developed a new anti-wrinkle treatment that has been validated b

20 simple ways to lose that stubborn extra weight

Published on 2011-02-05 23:31:00

Over the past two weeks our Core Balance Diet has shown how simple lifestyle changes can help you shift those pesky last few pounds. Here dietician Susie Burrell (right) sums up the ethos with her 20 weight-loss golden rules 1 Don’t try to d

Beauty and the beast: Man, 72, becomes one of UK's oldest dads as wife 30 years younger than him gives birth

Published on 2011-02-05 23:29:00

Proud dad: Ian McCean has become one of the oldest father's in the country at 72 after his wife Claire, 43, gave birth to Kate Eleanor At the age of 72, you could be forgiven for thinking that this picture is of a proud grandfather, or maybe even

Why you should drink your G&T through a straw

Published on 2011-02-05 23:24:00

Gloved hands using sharp instruments to prod your gums and screaming drilling noises drowning out the sound of the radio as you recline in the dentist's chair . . .Little wonder that most of us do not hang around once our dental appointments are

'Wait, I have to get my camera!' Doctor's shock as mother gives birth to baby weighing over 13lb

Published on 2011-02-05 23:22:00

Now that's what you call hard labour.A baby boy weighing nearly a stone has been born in the U.S. - and he was delivered naturally.He was so big that the doctor delivering the baby even told the mother, 'Wait, I have to get my camera for this'. Big

'Self-destructing' messages could spell the end for those embarrassing late-night texts

Published on 2011-02-05 23:20:00

Good news is at hand for anyone who has ever sent a text message in haste and then regretted it at leisure.A 'self-destructing' text message system could herald the end of the leaked sex message, or the late-night drunken rant.The messaging system,

Simple life changes could stop millions of cancers

Published on 2011-02-04 22:54:00

About a third of all common cancers in the United States, China and Britain could be prevented each year if people ate healthier food, drank less alcohol and exercised more, health experts said on Friday. Estimates from the American Institute fo

It's poison: Gisele Bundchen angers cancer experts by saying people shouldn't wear sun lotion

Published on 2011-02-04 22:49:00

Early morning dip? Gisele Bundchen claims she only exposes herself to the sun before 8am so she doesn't have to use 'poisonous' sun creamsFor someone with such supernaturally-long legs, Gisele Bundchen spends a surprising amount of time putting h

Want to know what time the No.24 goes? Just ask the schoolboy, 7, who's memorised an entire city's bus timetable

Published on 2011-02-04 22:47:00

A schoolboy whose first word was 'bus' and can recite every route in his home town was celebrating today after he was rewarded for his obsession - with a free yearly pass.Dedicated Jamie Taylor, seven, has collected hundreds of bus timetables and

When do YOU unwind? The happiest time of the week is 7.26pm on a Saturday

Published on 2011-02-04 22:45:00

It may have not required the most stringent of research, but the happiest time of the week has been established as 7.26pm on a Saturday evening, according to a study.Early Saturday evening emerged as the preferred time for millions because they ar

One in three say high street is still sexualising girls

Published on 2011-02-04 22:41:00

Sexualised: 18-year-old U.S. singer Miley Cyrus is seen as a role model for young girls Parents are increasingly concerned about the overtly sexual clothing being sold for children, a study has revealed.More than one in three adults think children

Osteoporosis drug is linked to a longer life as patients survive an extra five years

Published on 2011-02-04 08:59:00

Medical researchers may have unexpectedly discovered a key to longer life.An anti-osteoporosis drug appears to have given frail and elderly people an extra five years of life, surprised scientists said.A study revealed they are outliving similarly a

Children who regularly text message have BETTER English than those who don't (even if thy use txt spk)

Published on 2011-02-04 05:43:00

Gd sklz: A child uses a mobile phone to send a text message which helps literacy development Children who are fluent in text messages have better literacy skills than youngsters who do not use mobile phones, it was claimed today.Scientists discover

Bravo! M&S launch a bra that blends in with your skin tone to be invisible when you dress

Published on 2011-02-04 05:40:00

Every woman knows the feeling that comes with catching sight of yourself in the mirror and realising your white bra is showing through your top.But it could become a thing of the past with the introduction of an ‘invisible’ bra from M&S d

One in eight women will get breast cancer as lifestyle blamed for huge rise in cases

Published on 2011-02-04 05:34:00

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and the rate is rising, alarming figures show.Scientists blame obesity, alcohol and the growing tendency to delay motherhood for record levels of the disease.Up to 47,700 women are being

Children with working mothers are six times more likely to be fat

Published on 2011-02-04 05:32:00

Children whose mothers work are six times more likely to be overweight, research shows.They believe that a diet of fatty ready meals and snacks eaten unsupervised after school is causing them to pile on the pounds.Scientists claim that the effect is

One in eight men over 65 'can't afford to stop work'

Published on 2011-02-03 07:51:00

One in eight men over the age of 65 is still working as Britain’s pensions crisis forces them to scrap their retirement plans.The record-breaking official figures highlight a troubling social phenomenon whereby retirement is a dream, not a realit

WikiLeaks nominated for Nobel Peace Prize... by 26-year-old left-wing politician in Norway

Published on 2011-02-03 07:48:00

The controversial website WikiLeaks has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize by a young politician who claims it is promoting world peace.Norwegian parliamentarian Snorre Valen said the website, founded by Julian Assange, is 'one of

The true cost of beauty: Women carry £256 worth of make-up in handbag

Published on 2011-02-03 07:47:00

It seems there really is no such thing as natural beauty.British women carry a staggering £256 worth of make up in their handbags everyday.Research found that 13 essential products make up the average cosmetics bag, with each item costing on average

Confidence is disappearing as fast as the change in our pockets: More than a quarter say they have 'no spare cash'

Published on 2011-02-03 07:45:00

Piggy bank: People are short on space cash according to the survey It is economic news that will chill David Cameron yet further - because he can't blame it on the snow.Following the news that Britain experienced no growth in the last financial qua

Tonsil Removal May Lead to Weight Gain

Published on 2011-02-03 07:40:00

Study Finds Greater Than Expected Weight Gain in Kids After TonsillectomyChildren who have their tonsils removed tend to gain weight after the surgery, according to an analysis of studies conducted over the past four decades.Tonsillectomy is one of t

How spinach makes you big and strong like Popeye - and why mouthwash will undo all the benefits

Published on 2011-02-03 07:39:00

Spinach does make you big and strong but it is the nitrates not the iron that is responsibleIt is well known as the superfood that gave Popeye his bulging muscles.Now scientists have discovered why spinach is the cartoon sailor’s secret weapon.They

Children given swine flu shots have an increased risk of narcolepsy, Finnish experts find

Published on 2011-02-03 03:07:00

Children given a swine flu vaccine have an increased risk of a sleep disorder, Finnish researchers have found.Children aged 4 to 19 vaccinated with Pandemrix had nine times the risk of narcolepsy than peers who did not have the jab, according to a

How coffee can boost the brainpower of women... but scrambles men's thinking

Published on 2011-02-03 03:06:00

Next time you have a high-pressure meeting at work, keep an eye on what goes into your colleagues’ cups. Drinking coffee improves women’s brainpower in stressful situations – but sends men into meltdown, according to a study.While sipping a ca

The sneeze timebomb: Just one can infect an entire room with flu virus for hours

Published on 2011-02-03 03:05:00

If it seems that every other person is coughing and spluttering their way through the winter, then here’s the reason why.Scientists have discovered that it takes just a single sneeze from a flu sufferer to spread germs around an entire room. And th

Heart attack risk soars for women whose mothers had strokes

Published on 2011-02-03 03:03:00

In the genes: Researchers believe that women may be more at risk of inherited forms of heart disease whereas in men it tends to be triggered by lifestyle factors Women whose mothers have suffered strokes are at a far higher risk of having a heart a

The world's first celebrity stalker unmasked: The 14-year-old boy who broke into Buckingham Palace and stole Queen Victoria's knickers

Published on 2011-02-02 00:54:00

He caused a right royal fuss by breaking into Buckingham Palace, sitting on the throne, sleeping in a servant’s bed and even stealing Queen Victoria’s knickers.But brazen Edward Jones has earned a place in the history books – as the world’s

Go tea-total! You'll be less likely to have a brain tumour or a stroke and better able to fight infection

Published on 2011-02-02 00:53:00

To reap the health benefits of tea you need to drink three cups a day, according to Simon Gibbons, Professor of Phytochemistry at the University of London School of Pharmacy.He suggests drinking one cup in the morning, one at midday and one in the

Myth of the five-second rule: Eating dropped food can cause food poisoning even if it's picked up immediately

Published on 2011-02-02 00:51:00

You've just made a cup of tea when you drop the last chocolate digestive from the packet. You quickly scoop it up and pop it in your mouth, secure in the knowledge it only briefly touched the floor.But now scientists have warned the unwritten 'five

Jailed for making sex tapes: Indonesian pop star gets three year sentence after home videos were broadcast online

Published on 2011-02-02 00:49:00

An Indonesian pop star who rocked the predominantly Muslim nation after his homemade sex tapes found their way to the internet has today been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail.Fans of Nazril 'Ariel' Irham broke down in tears, saying the

A mother's grief: The startling images which show how chimpanzees mourn their dead just like humans

Published on 2011-02-02 00:46:00

Chimpanzees appear to mourn their dead infants just like humans, scientists have discovered.Chimpanzee mothers establish close physical relationships with their young, carrying them for up to two years and nursing them until they are six.But now sc

Can't put down your cigarettes? Faulty wiring in the brain could be to blame

Published on 2011-02-02 00:43:00

Want to quit? Scientists have found a genetic fault that makes it far harder to give up smoking Thousands of smokers who claim they simply cannot quit no matter how hard they try could blame their genes.Scientists have discovered a brain pathway that

Exercise in middle age can improve your memory

Published on 2011-02-01 08:04:00

Brainy:Exercise led to an enlarged hippocampus in the survey Exercise in middle and old age could improve your memory, reducing the risk of dementia.In a year-long U.S. study, 120 volunteers aged between 50 and 80 were asked to build up to walking

The lost tribe staring extinction in the face: Extraordinary new pictures of life in the depths of the Amazon jungle

Published on 2011-02-01 08:01:00

These incredibly detailed photographs offer a unique insight into the lives of one of the world's last uncontacted tribes.Spears aloft, faces daubed with vivid red paint these bewildered villagers stare up at the helicopter high above them.For them,

Sex Files: FBI agents guilty of sleeping with sources, watching porn at work and searching files for addresses of 'hot' celebrities

Published on 2011-02-01 08:00:00

It is supposed to be the nation’s elite police force, working to the highest standards of all.But hundreds of FBI agents each year are in fact having to be disciplined for serious breaches of misconduct, secret files have revealed.In the past th

Screen addicts: Children spend more time in front of a computer or television every day than they spend exercising every week

Published on 2011-02-01 07:59:00

Addicted: A study has found that youngsters are spending more than four and a half hours every day looking at TV or computer screens Children in Britain sit in front of a TV or computer screen for four-and-a-half hours a day, alarming research reve

Mobile phones become the new 'bike sheds' as teens turn to them to look at porn and swap revealing photographs

Published on 2011-02-01 03:10:00

X-rated: Children are using their phones to swap pornographic images Behind the bike sheds used to be the place where children were initiated into a slightly more grown-up world with a peck on the cheek or even a daring snog.But an academic has war

Real men must eat meat, say women as they turn their noses up at vegetarians

Published on 2011-02-01 03:08:00

Preference: Women consider men who eat meat to be more manly They may hope that their love of animals will make them a hit with the ladies.But vegetarian men are seen as wimps and less macho than those who like tucking into a steak – even by wome

Angel of the North artist Antony Gormley uses old cathedral nails to create stunning new artwork

Published on 2011-02-01 03:07:00

Old iron nails taken from the repaired roof of Canterbury Cathedral have been used by sculptor Antony Gormley to create a striking new artwork there.Unveiled today, the piece, called Transport, is suspended at the cathedral above the site of the

Say good night to bedtime stories: How reading to children is being hit by busy lives

Published on 2011-02-01 03:06:00

Parents lead such busy lives that they no longer have time to read bedtime stories to their children, a survey has found.Sixty per cent said they had stories read to them when they were young, but nearly half now just turn off the lights and close

Communication breakdown: Too much TV and not enough talk 'leads to speech problems in children'

Published on 2011-02-01 03:04:00

Overload of distractions at home means children 'don't know how to listen'Spending too much time in front of the TV or computer is hindering the development of children's speech, new research suggests.One in six parents believes too much time screen

U.S. Has 7th Highest Cancer Rate in the World

Published on 2011-02-01 03:03:00

Experts Say Lifestyle Changes Needed to Reduce Nation's Cancer RatesAbout 300 of every 100,000 Americans develop cancer each year, which means the U.S. has the seventh highest cancer rate in the world.“We are higher than we should be, and this is n

Hanging in the balance: Daredevil acrobat's spectacular tight rope mountain walk... with no harness or safety net

Published on 2011-01-31 01:26:00

One slip and he would plummet 10,000ft to the ground below.Yet Freddy Nock too his most hair-raising stunt nonchalantly in his stride.These stunning images show 45-year-old Freddy Nock completing his latest feat - walking more than 5,200 feet down

Can scientists REALLY make it rain (or are they a useless shower?)

Published on 2011-01-31 01:25:00

At the height of the Vietnam War, soldiers who heard U.S. aircraft flying high over the Ho Chi Minh trail might have feared bombs were about to fall from the sky, or at least that reconnaissance pilots were taking pictures of the Viet Cong's suppl

Top bombing, Tom! Tom Daley and his Olympic partner pull off the world’s most difficult dive - an incredible 4.5 somersaults in less than 2 seconds

Published on 2011-01-31 01:20:00

It is a feat of competition diving so difficult it was once thought impossible – but yesterday two British sportsmen pulled off the manoeuvre dubbed The Big Front.Teenage star Tom Daley and his Olympic partner Pete Waterfield completed four-and

The secret to a happy married life? Never forgive your partner when they misbehave

Published on 2011-01-31 01:14:00

It is meant to be the cornerstone of any strong relationship.But new research shows that forgiveness is more likely to tear a marriage apart than keep it together.Those not so easily forgiven were less likely to repeat their behaviour, due to a lov

Beer goggles really DO make the opposite sex more desirable

Published on 2011-01-31 01:09:00

Anyone who has woken up hungover after a heavy night's drinking doesn't need telling that 'beer goggles' really do make other people look more attractive.Sobering evidence has come to light which confirms beauty is very much in the eye of the beer

Women Who Smoke May Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Published on 2011-01-31 01:02:00

Study Shows Link Between Smoking Before Having Children and Breast CancerSmoking early in life may raise a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to research that adds new evidence on the link between cigarettes and breast cancer.The s

Want to Sleep Better? Make Your Bed

Published on 2011-01-30 07:59:00

Bedroom Comfort Affects Sleep, Survey SuggestsSpending too many nights tossing and turning? You may want to vacuum your bedroom, wash your sheets, and throw out that lumpy mattress before you reach for a sleeping pill.Results from a survey commission

How a bad taste in music really CAN ruin a relationship

Published on 2011-01-30 07:57:00

Ever wondered why a relationship may have ended on the wrong note?The answer could be quite simple: it's because of your taste in music.According to a new study music actually predicts sexual attraction. The most recent issue of Psychology of Music

Scientists identify how to spot a future criminal at the age of THREE

Published on 2011-01-30 07:56:00

It's worrying news for any parent who's struggled with a headstrong young child.But scientists claim that children who have low levels of self-control at three are more likely to have health and money problems and a criminal record by the age of 3

Number of under-30s with liver disease soars 50% in a decade as doctors warn figures are tip of the iceberg

Published on 2011-01-30 07:56:00

The number of young drinkers admitted to hospital with liver problems has risen by more than 50 per cent over the last 10 years, NHS figures show.In 2009/2010 351 under-30s were treated for the alcohol-related disease - up from 230 in 2000/01.Docto

£3bn a year! Hedge fund boss's astonishing pay (that's £8.5m a day or £100 for EVERY second)

Published on 2011-01-30 01:41:00

Biggest payday in history: John Paulson earned £3bn last year - 125,000 times the average British wage of around £25,000A hedge fund manager is celebrating possibly the biggest payday in history – after earning more than £3billion in a year.John

Why touching a chap's arm is the best way to his heart as the art of physical contact is explained

Published on 2011-01-30 01:36:00

Ladies, the secret of flirting isn’t fluttering your eyelashes, flicking your hair or laughing at his jokes.Psychologists have shown the quickest way for a woman to gain a man’s interest is by gently touching his arm.Researchers recruited a 20-y

Women are spending more on their looks than health to the tune of £108 a year

Published on 2011-01-30 01:35:00

Beauty obsession: British women are more concerned with their appearance than their health, a survey found British women spend more money on their looks than they do on their health, a study revealed yesterday.The typical woman forks out an average

The ultimate flash mob: Mums stage simultaneous breast-feeding protest after woman is kicked out of shopping centre

Published on 2011-01-30 01:32:00

Dozens of mothers organised a ‘nurse-in’ protest, simultaneously breast-feeding at a shopping mall in Montreal this week in reaction to one of their number being earlier ejected from another Mall.The Canadian mothers are up in arms after a wom

Is this the unluckiest bride ever? Couple forced to cancel wedding ten times after catalogue of disasters

Published on 2011-01-30 01:30:00

It is the biggest day of a girl's life, and often takes over a year to arrange. But Nicky Pretty was forced to cancel her wedding plans ten times before finally walking down the aisle.Mrs Pretty, 41, from Bournemouth, was first due to marry fianc

Miracle cure or menace? E-cigarette faces ban as safety debate rages over unregulated quit-smoking device

Published on 2011-01-30 01:29:00

Advocates believe e-cigarettes provide a stepping-stone to quitting, but opponents say their health impact is unknown. Now New York is considering a state-wide ban...Hundreds of thousands of smokers who try to quit the habit fail every year despi

Common garden weed 'cures skin cancer', say scientists

Published on 2011-01-29 06:11:00

A common weed could help cure skin cancers, claim researchers.The sap from a plant known as petty spurge or milkweed - found by roadsides and in woodland - can 'kill' certain types of cancer cells when applied to the skin.It works on non-melanoma

New couples who Facebook each other end up in bed quicker because they've already formed 'a digital intimacy'

Published on 2011-01-29 06:10:00

72% of women admit to researching new lover's ex-partners on social network sitesAs if teenagers and young adults needed another excuse to spend more time using their electronic gadgets.Four out of five women and three out of five men believe textin

How a spot of morning passion can make you glow all day long

Published on 2011-01-29 06:09:00

Seeking a healthy boost to kick start your day? Look no further than the bedroom.Adults who make love first thing in the morning apparently not only feel more upbeat for the rest of the day, but also benefit from a stronger immune system.Research

Abortion 'does not increase risk of mental health problems... but having a baby does'

Published on 2011-01-29 06:08:00

Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems, but having a baby does, one of the largest studies to compare the aftermath of both decisions suggests.The research by Danish scientists further debunks the notion that termi

Hackers infiltrate Facebook fan page of social network's founder Mark Zuckerberg

Published on 2011-01-27 08:51:00

A Facebook page used by fans of the site's founder Mark Zuckerberg has been hacked.A message claiming to have been written by the 26-year-old billionaire was posted on the page, which has three million followers, earlier today.It read: 'Let the ha

Egyptian president's son 'flees to London with 100 pieces of luggage' on second day of violence

Published on 2011-01-27 08:44:00

Policeman and protester killed bringing two-day death toll to sixHague backs protesters' 'legitimate grievances' and issues plea for reformTwitter, Facebook, mobile phones disrupted to stop unrest spreadingThe son of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

The guilt trap: How over half of mothers feel they don't spend enough quality time with their children

Published on 2011-01-27 08:42:00

With hungry mouths to feed, endless washing, and often a full-time job to hold down as well, being a mother is an eternal juggling act. So it is little surprise that over half feel that they don't spend enough time playing with their children. Jus

Two thirds of us fail to get a good night's sleep, causing health problems

Published on 2011-01-27 08:40:00

If you woke up this morning feeling grumpy and fed up because you didn’t sleep well, you weren’t the only one.Almost two thirds of us struggle to get a good night’s rest, according to research. The problem has become so bad, experts say it co

How humans are 97% the same as orangutans: New research shows how DNA matches

Published on 2011-01-27 08:35:00

Orangutans may be more closely related to humans than scientists previously thought, a new genetic study has shown.The first blueprint of the orangutan genetic code has confirmed that they share 97 per cent of their DNA with people.Although that mak

Manager works for 43 years - and he's NEVER had a day off

Published on 2011-01-27 08:34:00

Hard-working Jim Owen has Britain's best sickness record - with not a single day off in 43 years.He's turned up for work without fail since he started as a surveyor at Basildon Council, Essex, back in 1968.Jim, 66, who has two children and three gran

All under-fives should take vitamin D pills to avoid rickets, says Government's health chief

Published on 2011-01-27 02:54:00

A toddler with bow legs, which is a classic sign of rickets. Professor Dame Sally Davies said all children aged six months to five years should take vitamin D supplements to prevent the condition All children under five are at risk of developing r

Why ARE women's breasts getting bigger? The answers may disturb you... (21+)

Published on 2011-01-27 02:52:00

Britain’s amplest bosoms heaved a ­collective sigh of relief last week when ­Bravissimo, a lingerie label for larger sized breasts, announced the arrival of the L-cup to its range. The company says customers ­squeezing themselves into a KK-cu

The stress caused by living near a busy road: Noise of traffic can raise risk of stroke

Published on 2011-01-27 02:49:00

Traffic noise may increase the risk of a stroke, a study has found. The noisiest roads are linked to the highest risk of having a stroke among the middle-aged and older people. Roar: Cars queuing on a busy road in Chiswick, a residential area of

Millions of arthritis sufferers 'are battling depression'

Published on 2011-01-27 02:48:00

A leading charity says the emotional impact of living with long-term pain is being neglected by doctors Millions of arthritis sufferers are battling depression because of the pain of their condition, says a new survey.It shows three out of five peopl

Can it really be true that statins won't stop heart attacks?

Published on 2011-01-27 02:46:00

Confusing: A large number of people may be taking statins when the evidence of their benefit is conflicting Confused about statins? Hardly surprising, when even the experts seem to disagree. Last week, a major report suggested that if you hadn’t h

Forget dieting: Speeding up your metabolism is the key to slimness

Published on 2011-01-27 02:45:00

We all know one: that annoying friend or ­colleague who eats ­handfuls of cheese and chocolates and rarely exercises - yet remains thinner than we’d be in our wildest ­slimming fantasies.What came as some surprise to me is that in my office I

There's life in the old donkey yet: At 54 Eeyore is the world's longest lived ass

Published on 2011-01-26 08:28:00

He was born the same year Tommy Steele was topping the charts and the Russians sent Sputnik into space.Like his famous namesake, he's been around for donkey's years - but at the age of 54, Eeyore is being hailed as the oldest living donkey in the

Feel bloated? Cramps? The problem may be in your BRAIN

Published on 2011-01-26 08:26:00

Angela Harewood still cringes at the memory of the comments she used to get from strangers about her advanced pregnancy.‘People would say things like “not long to go now” pointing to my swollen tummy,’ recalls Angela, 48, a company director

Why mice are being gassed so YOU can look younger

Published on 2011-01-26 08:24:00

Most people thought animal tests for cosmetics had been banned - don't be fooled... When Jenny Brown agreed to go ­undercover to investigate the testing of a rival to Botox on animals, she knew it might be unpleasant, but nothing had prepared he

The silent cholesterol killer: Secret peril for 100,000 Britons at risk from fatal inherited defect

Published on 2011-01-26 08:23:00

More than 100,000 Britons do not know they have inherited high cholesterol levels that can trigger heart attacks in their 30s, leading doctors warn.They say many lives could be saved if people were routinely tested for the condition, known as fami

Did you feel a bit stressed this morning? Research finds 10am on a Tuesday is the 'stress peak' of the week

Published on 2011-01-26 02:59:00

If you thought you’d got through the worst day of the working week already, then prepare yourself.The most stressful time in the office isn’t on Monday, researchers say. For half of employees, it’s actually today – at 10am.Half of British em

Don't sleep with your pet, you may catch something (possibly bubonic plague)

Published on 2011-01-26 02:57:00

Letting sleeping dogs lie in your bed can make you sick, research suggests.Pet owners may increase the chances of contracting everything from worms to the bubonic plague.Of the 250 known diseases transmitted from animals to humans, more than 100 of t

Drink This in the A.M. for Better Cholesterol

Published on 2011-01-26 02:54:00

Orange juice isn't just a sweet breakfast treat. Pouring yourself a tall glass every morning might be a good way to help control cholesterol, too.That's exactly what happened in a recent study. People with high cholesterol who were put on a diet rich

A dieter’s dream: staying fat may be better for your health

Published on 2011-01-26 02:53:00

It is the perfect excuse for the reluctant dieter: Losing weight is bad for you. To be slightly fat and eat a balanced diet is far healthier, it seems.The idea that weight is harmful has been ‘exaggerated’ and heavy people may actually live lon

Cooling brains of stroke patients could aid their recovery by placing them in 'hibernation'

Published on 2011-01-26 01:00:00

Doctors in an angiogram suite (which visualises blood vessels) treating a stroke patient. Scientists from across Europe are calling for a trial using induced hypothermia when treating stroke patients Putting a patient's brain on ice after they hav

Alcohol and rich living blamed for breast cancer toll

Published on 2011-01-26 00:59:00

Britain has the 11th highest rate of breast cancer in the world, according to a global league table.It shows that 89 women out of every 100,000 develop breast cancer each year in the UK.Belgium has the worst record at 109 women per 100,000, while th

The night rider: Daredevil surfer who lights up monster waves in pitch darkness

Published on 2011-01-25 09:05:00

It's perhaps not surprising that surfers have a reputation for daring that borders on madness - always pushing themselves and the boundaries of their sport in search of the biggest wave, the most thrilling run.But big-wave rider Mark Visser has n

Now this is what you call 'haute cuisine': World's highest restaurant opens in Dubai a dizzying 1,350ft from the ground

Published on 2011-01-25 09:03:00

At.mosphere is on the 122nd floor of the world's tallest buildingThe most expensive item on the menu is a £100 Maine lobsterIt takes a minute in the elevator to reach the restaurantThe French are renowned for their haute cuisine, which literally me

Want to boost your memory? Having a conversation is 'just as effective as brain-training'

Published on 2011-01-25 09:02:00

Struggling to remember names and faces as you get older? Try picking up the phone and speaking to someone.Scientists found that holding a simple conversation could be just as effective as playing popular 'brain-training' games that have spawned a m

Newest big cat species the Sunda Clouded Leopard is actually two different animals

Published on 2011-01-25 08:58:00

The 'newest' big cat species known to science, the Sunda clouded leopard, has two sub-species, scientists have discovered.Researchers only realised it was a new species - distinct from clouded leopards living elsewhere in Asia - in 2007.Now a genetic

Real-life horror: First video reveals how malaria parasite invades and destroys human blood cells

Published on 2011-01-25 01:39:00

A malaria parasite has been caught on camera for the first time breaking and entering human red bloods cell before savagely destroying them from the inside.The Plasmodium parasite transmits malaria via the bite of infected mosquitoes. The infectio

Strawberries, Blueberries May Ward Off High Blood Pressure

Published on 2011-01-25 01:31:00

Eating Plenty of Anthocyanin-Rich Blueberries and Strawberries Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk, Study FindsEating just 1 cup of strawberries or blueberries each week can reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure, a major risk factor for hear

'I did it for you, Dad': Superfit girl, 11, runs and cycles to raise $250,000 for research into cancer after it killed her father

Published on 2011-01-25 01:26:00

Schoolgirl smashed 22-year-old half marathon record for under 12sAn 11-year-old girl whose father died of prostate cancer has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help fight the disease – and she broke a child marathon record.Winte

And they lived snappily ever after: Fisherman and 17ft crocodile best friend form unlikely tourist attraction

Published on 2011-01-25 01:24:00

This daredevil fisherman loves nothing better than dicing with death as he grapples with a 17ft crocodile.But Chito - known as Tarzan Tico - is not moments away from becoming a meal, he's just having a playful tussle with his best mate, Pocho.The

Why most women can only dream of perfect jeans: Two-thirds can't find pair that fit

Published on 2011-01-25 01:22:00

Snug fit: In a recent survey two thirds of women say they have never found the perfect pair of jeans Skinny, boot-cut, flared, high-waisted, straight-leg, slim-fit ... on the face of it, there should be a pair of jeans for every shape and size.But

Facebook blamed for growing number of marriage break-ups as cheats are caught out online

Published on 2011-01-25 01:17:00

Lure of the online world: Married partners can be tempted to cheat as they meet other users A growing number of marriage break-ups are being blamed on Facebook as love cheats are caught online.Lawyer Emma Patel has revealed that EVERY divorce she ha

Catch a Bus, Catch a Cold

Published on 2011-01-24 09:00:00

Using Public Transportation Increases Risk of Developing a Respiratory Infection, Scientists SayPeople who have recently ridden a bus are six times more likely than those who don’t use public transportation to find their next stop is the doctor’s

Now that's what you call looting: Tunisians steal ousted president's £125,000 Ferrari using a FORKLIFT TRUCK

Published on 2011-01-24 08:55:00

While most looters resort to taking home whatever they can carry in their arms, these Tunisian thieves employed a slightly more enterprising approach… using a forklift truck.They used the industrial vehicle to pick up one of ousted former Presid

Schoolboy aged 12 becomes youngest Briton to develop an iPhone app

Published on 2011-01-24 08:54:00

A 12-year-old whizzkid has been hailed as the youngest person in Britain to develop an iPhone app.Thomas Goodenough developed an application which gives users a tour of an air ambulance and even allows them to become virtual 'pilots'.The app - whi

Forget going to the gym, just get out the bucket: Mopping uses more calories says study

Published on 2011-01-24 08:53:00

Spare yourself the gym – a better way to burn calories is to mop them up, research shows.An hour of pushing a mop across the floor and wringing it out in a bucket works off 238 calories, the equivalent of a chocolate bar or two small glasses of

Woman, 44, suffers a stroke and partial paralysis after amorous partner gives her a love bite (21+)

Published on 2011-01-24 01:43:00

Doctors reported a woman developed a blood clot as a result of receiving a hickey. This then led to a stroke (posed by models) It's well-known to anyone in a relationship that love can hurt - but one woman was left partially paralysed after a romant

Driving for three hours at night is 'as bad as being behind the wheel drunk'

Published on 2011-01-24 01:41:00

Just three hours behind the wheel at night can make motorists drive as badly as if they were drunk, according to scientists.Driver tiredness after a few hours has the same effect as being over the drink-driving limit, a study has revealed.Even two ho

Why are we so scared of middle age? We should embrace it...

Published on 2011-01-24 01:39:00

We pretend we're not there yet - and desperately fight to hide the evidence. But fiftysomething author JANE SHILLING says it brings unexpected joysFive years ago, when I was 47, I started writing a memoir about the experience of middle age. I thou

Golden age of happiness: Turning 50 is key to 'content and comfortable' life

Published on 2011-01-24 01:38:00

The good life: George Clooney, who is turning 50 this year, is in for a treatDon't be down if you’re 50 today – you’re entering the age of true happiness.Researchers say many of those who have passed their half century are enjoying the time o

Children from broken homes more likely to have 'suicidal thoughts'

Published on 2011-01-24 01:37:00

Children from broken homes are more likely to be plagued by suicidal thoughts in later life than those with a more stable past, research shows.The study of thousands of adults also found that boys are more profoundly affected by seeing their paren

'Colour blind' sharks are less likely to attack a swimmer wearing a sea blue wetsuit

Published on 2011-01-24 01:36:00

Wearing a light blue wetsuit that matches the colour of the sea will make you less likely to become the victim of a shark attack, according to researchers.Sharks are completely colour blind and only see things clearly if they are mostly light or da

Hepatitis C sufferer charged with attempted murder for spitting on a nurse

Published on 2011-01-23 08:45:00

A man suffering from hepatitis C was charged with attempted murder yesterday after he allegedly spit on a nurse.Andre LaFrance, 29, from Alaska was handed down the serious charge because of the contagious nature of his disease, authorities said.Pal

Man, 32, arrested 'for burning Koran in city centre anti-Muslim protest'

Published on 2011-01-23 08:31:00

U.S. pastor who threatened to burn Koran banned from UKA 32-year-old man has been arrested after a Koran was allegedly burned during an anti-Islamic rant in Carlisle.He was held after a man was reported to have stood on a street in the city centre

Victory for common sense as history and geography lessons go back to basics

Published on 2011-01-23 08:29:00

History and geography lessons are to go back to basics, with children expected to learn about key figures and facts as part of an overhaul of the curriculum. Education Secretary Michael Gove, who is launching his review today, has pledged to undo

Be prepared... for Scouts as traffic police: Packs to issue speeding drivers with warnings to get badges in return

Published on 2011-01-23 08:28:00

Traditionally, Boy Scouts gain badges for activities such as hill-walking and canoeing.Members of the 1st Shipston Scout pack, however, have earned themselves a more unusual one: traffic cop.In return for helping the police man speed traps and lectu

Secret of successful women is femininity: Those with aggressive approach less likely to win promotion

Published on 2011-01-23 01:05:00

Women who want to succeed at work should resist the temptation to act like men, scientists said yesterday.Their studies show that women who take an aggressive approach are often less likely to get ahead than those who exhibit more feminine traits.I

Trying to quit smoking? Why watching Mad Men WILL make you crave another cigarette

Published on 2011-01-23 01:04:00

Peggy Olson, played by Elisabeth Moss, is just one of the many characters who smoke in the Mad Men TV series based in the 1960s Seeing actors smoke on the screen such as in the TV series Mad Men, really can make it harder to quit, according to scient

Genes May Link Friends, not Just Family

Published on 2011-01-23 01:01:00

Study Suggests Friendships May Be Formed Among People Who Share Some Genetic MarkersGenes may link both your family and your friends, according to a new study.Researchers found genetic links among groups of friends that suggest people tend to form fr

Schoolboy, 14, designs iPhone app video game that has been downloaded TWO MILLION times

Published on 2011-01-23 01:00:00

Schoolboy: Robert Nay's puzzle game Bubble Ball became the top free app in the Apple iPhone store this week A simple but hugely addictive video game is taking the world by storm.Bubble Ball is a physics-based puzzle game that has been downloaded as a

Antidepressants 'reduce hot flushes' for women going through menopause

Published on 2011-01-23 00:59:00

Taking antidepressants could cut hot flushes for women going through the menopause, say researchers.The severity and number of hot flushes was halved in a trial comparing the drug Cipralex with a dummy pill.It appears to work by damping down the reac

Statins 'may cause loss of memory and depression'

Published on 2011-01-23 00:58:00

Cholesterol-lowering pills taken by millions of Britons may cause memory loss and depression, researchers warn.They say not enough is known about the level of harm posed by statins, prescribed to prevent heart disease and strokes.Leading doctors say

Couples argue 312 times a year (mostly on Thursday at 8pm for ten minutes)

Published on 2011-01-22 07:31:00

Domestic bliss? A fifth of Brits have considered splitting up with their partner over their annoying habits There are the really big issues that divide couples ... and then there are the very, very small ones.And the latter don’t half add up. Minor

The source of all our fears: Scientists finally discover the area of the brain which tells us to be terrified

Published on 2011-01-22 07:29:00

Daily Mail Science Editor Michael Hanlon underwent an MRI scan to locate his 'anxiety centre' and determine his basic stress levels. Great question: Scientists are trying to work out what causes anxiety, a complex phenomenon and a poorly understood

Double trouble: School breaks world record with TEN twin pupils (and a set of triplets)

Published on 2011-01-22 07:27:00

Teachers at Pearce High School are used to seeing double - as they have TEN sets of twins and one set of triplets in one school year.The 16 and 17-year-olds from Richardson, Texas make up the largest year group of multiple-birth students in the wor

Dieting while pregnant can lower your baby's IQ

Published on 2011-01-22 07:26:00

Lack of nutrients interfer with the way brain cells connect in the unborn babies Expectant mothers who diet during pregnancy are putting their babies at risk of low IQs and behavioural problems, scientists say.A new study found that cutting back o

Best friends forever: It's all in our genes, say scientists

Published on 2011-01-21 05:51:00

You share the same sense of humour and like the same music but you may be even closer than you realise.Friendship is in our genes, scientists believe, with members of a group of pals sharing the some of same DNA.In other cases, friends have very dif

Hot flushes during menopause 'halves chances' of breast cancer

Published on 2011-01-21 05:51:00

It is suggested the hormone deficiency that causes hot flushes also lowers the chances of developing a tumour Women who suffer hot flushes during the menopause may be half as likely to get breast cancer.Those whose lives are blighted by the symptoms

Forget the fry-up, just have coffee and an aspirin if you want to cure your hangover

Published on 2011-01-21 05:50:00

A fry-up, hair of the dog, raw eggs…ideas for what will cure a hangover are as plentiful as the types of drink that will start one.But the best treatment for a sore head is more prosaic, say researchers – an aspirin and a coffee.Scientists found

Give your love life a lift - and live longer!

Published on 2011-01-21 05:48:00

An active sex life is good for your heart, memory and immune system, and, as a new book reveals, you can boost yours just by drinking coffee and eating peanutsA good sex life will not only help you feel and look younger — it will also help you l

Thin thighs in 30 days

Published on 2011-01-21 05:44:00

Think nothing can be done about cellulite and stubborn saddlebags? A proven formula to iron out the creases is back - and it's better than before... Banish saddlebags: Through specific toning exercises and the right diet, you can shape up in just

Male Circumcision Cuts Women’s Cervical Cancer Risk

Published on 2011-01-21 05:42:00

Study Shows Circumcision May Help Reduce Spread of HPVCircumcising men can reduce cervical cancer risk in women, a new study shows.The study involved more than 1,200 HIV-negative, heterosexual couples living in Uganda, where circumcision of male adul

Smoking damages the body 'in minutes rather than years'

Published on 2011-01-20 09:55:00

Chemicals inhaled by smokers enter the blood stream as quickly as if they had been injected, say experts Smoking a single cigarette causes genetic damage to the body within minutes rather than years, researchers say.In a report - described as 'a sta

Higher Blood Pressure in Kids Whose Parents Smoke

Published on 2011-01-20 09:52:00

Smoke Exposure Affects Children’s Future Heart HealthParents who smoke around their preschool-aged children may increase their kids’ risk of having higher blood pressure at that young age compared to children who have parents who do not smoke, ac

Why irritating 'perfect' mums secretly don't think they're so great after all

Published on 2011-01-20 09:52:00

For mothers consumed by ­feelings of inadequacy at the sight of friends juggling family demands with ease, hope is at hand.Your smug friends are, it seems, fibbing about their ability to be perfect parents.Research reveals that nine out of ten moth

Vitamin E pill 'eases pain of PMS by up to two-thirds'

Published on 2011-01-20 09:51:00

A capsule containing a cocktail of ­essential oils and vitamins could make PMS less painful for millions of women – not to mention the men in their lives.In tests, the natural supplement cut monthly symptoms by up to two-thirds, with minimal sid

Put down your knife and fork: Why eating a big breakfast DOESN'T help you to diet

Published on 2011-01-20 09:50:00

If you are reading this as you tuck into bacon and eggs, you may want to put down your knife and fork.Eating a big breakfast may lead to you piling on the pounds, researchers said last night.The study, which contradicts the dieting mantra that a big

Christian therapist who claims she can help gay men go straight faces being struck off

Published on 2011-01-20 09:44:00

A psychotherapist who agreed to ‘convert’ a gay man who said he wanted to change his sexuality could be struck off this week.Lesley Pilkington, 60, will appear before a professional conduct panel and faces losing her accreditation with the Brit

Why positive thinking helps the body to heal: Knowingly taking a placebo makes you feel better

Published on 2011-01-20 00:58:00

Taking any form of medicine when you feel run down has long been recognised by doctors as making people feel better.Now it seems that harmless sugar pills can ease symptoms even when patients realise they are swallowing placebos.This, scientists say,

Want the secret to a happy marriage? Don't have sex before the wedding

Published on 2011-01-20 00:56:00

The Beckhams say that quality time is the secret behind their happy marriage, while Michael Douglas once credited Viagra with the secret to his.But, according to a new study, it is couples who delay sex until after the wedding that enjoy a stronge

The smartphones that are too clever for their owners

Published on 2011-01-20 00:55:00

With hundreds of thousands of ‘apps’ available, smartphones allow users to do anything from checking their bank balance to booking a flight.But 71 per cent of owners use them simply to make a call, text or check Facebook, research shows.In fact

Record 2.2million mothers are working full time to keep families afloat

Published on 2011-01-20 00:54:00

Recession effect: Extreme pressure of the super-size mortgages needed to buy a home is a significant factor in forcing mothers back to work A record 2.2million mothers with children as young as six months are now working full-time as family budgets

Howzat for an innings? Schoolboy, 13, smashes cricket record with 498 runs

Published on 2011-01-20 00:52:00

A 13-year-old has smashed the record for the highest individual score by an Indian schoolboy with a marathon innings of 498.Armaan Jaffer, nephew of former India test opener Wasim Jaffer, racked up the runs playing for Rizvi Springfield High School

Ashamed Iraqi man 'killed his daughter, 19, after she was recruited as suicide bomber by Al-Qaeda'

Published on 2011-01-20 00:43:00

An Iraqi man killed his 19-year-old daughter out of shame after he discovered Al-Qaeda had recruited her as a suicide bomber. in the town of Mandali, about , searching for her on suspicion she had become involved with terrorists.Najim al-Anbaky wa

Six in 10 women don't like eating in front of their partners and 40 per cent worry about their weight

Published on 2011-01-19 09:38:00

Shy: Almost half of women don't like undressing in front of their partners More than 60 per cent of women in relationships do not feel comfortable eating in front of their partner and almost half get shy when undressing, new research suggests.And f

I'm going to need a bigger paintbrush: Artist's incredible portraits that are bigger than a football field

Published on 2011-01-19 09:36:00

Huge ideas spread over canvases bigger than football fields and onto the sides of buildings is how Jorge Rodriguez Gerada expresses his art.The Cuban lives in Barcelona and has spent the past decade creating his Identity and Terrestrial Series, a

Inside Roman Abramovich's palatial £150million home by Harrods.. that extends three storeys underground

Published on 2011-01-19 09:35:00

It is a mansion fit for a king - or even a tsar.Not content with the dozens of houses he already owns around the world, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has purchased all nine flats of a prime London block with Harvey Nichols and Harrods as their

Stuffed! The 30,000-calorie Christmas feast eaten by the world's fattest mum in ONE two-hour sitting

Published on 2011-01-19 09:29:00

A New Jersey woman who hopes to become the fattest woman in the world got 30,000 calories closer to her 1,000lb goal with a festive feast that could have fed dozens of revellers.46-stone Donna Simpson, sitting in a reinforced metal chair, chowed d

Blind woman breaks TWO world records on holiday after being taught to fish by her husband

Published on 2011-01-19 00:38:00

A fisherman who introduced his blind wife to fishing has been upstaged twice - as he watched her break two world records for catching giant catfish.Retired gardener Alan Penfold, 63, decided to start bringing wife Sheila along on his fishing trip

Did first humans come out of Middle East and not Africa? Israeli discovery forces scientists to re-examine evolution of modern man

Published on 2011-01-19 00:36:00

Scientists could be forced to re-write the history of the evolution of modern man after the discovery of 400,000-year-old human remains.Until now, researchers believed that homo sapiens, the direct descendants of modern man, evolved in Africa abou

Man faces five year prison sentence for reading his unfaithful wife's emails

Published on 2011-01-19 00:35:00

Did he do the right thing? Leon Walker, 33, of Michigan, was charged with felony computer misuse after he logged onto his then-wife's email account on a shared computer and found out she was cheating A husband who suspected his wife was having an

Beauty and brains DO go together! Study claims good-looking men and women have higher IQs

Published on 2011-01-19 00:34:00

Handsome men and women often appear to be blessed with lucky lives. Now research has shown they are cleverer than most people as well.Studies in Britain and America have found they have IQs 14 points above average.The findings dispel the myth of the

Basic instinct: Women take just three minutes to make up their mind about Mr Right

Published on 2011-01-19 00:33:00

They say you should never judge a book by its cover.But when it comes to the opposite sex, it seems that's exactly what women do.It takes a woman just three minutes to make up her mind about whether she likes a man or not, a study has revealed.The a

Shatterproof: The unbreakable metallic glass that's stronger and tougher than steel

Published on 2011-01-19 00:32:00

The days of boys accidentally kicking footballs through windows may finally be at an end.Scientists in the U.S. have created glass that's tougher to breaker than steel.The damage-tolerant metallic glass was fabricated by combining up to five elements

How high-pitched music could cure tinnitus by 're-booting' the brain

Published on 2011-01-18 08:38:00

Scientists may have developed a cure for tinnitus, the persistent ringing in the ears that blights the lives of hundreds of thousands of Britons.In tests, researchers were able to stop the irritating noises by stimulating a nerve in the neck while

The children who never see daddy: Tragedy of Britain's fatherless families where one in five youngsters lose touch with a parent

Published on 2011-01-18 08:36:00

Breakdown: 3.5m children live with a single parent while one in five children from a broken home lose touch with one parent within three years One in five children from a broken home loses touch with a parent within three years and never sees them

Magic bean? Soya could help to fight two cancers... and all it takes is a dash of sauce with meals

Published on 2011-01-18 08:36:00

Soya could boost the battle against prostate and breast cancer, scientists believe.The potential health benefits of the bean have been highlighted in two ­separate studies.In one, researchers from Northwestern University, ­Chicago, found that one p

Microsoft takes legal action to stop Apple trademarking the term 'App Store'

Published on 2011-01-18 08:35:00

Microsoft is fighting Apple's attempt to trademark the phrase 'App Store', arguing the term is generic and can be used by any shop selling programs for gadgets including smartphones.Apple submitted an application for the name - used for its iPhone,

Britain's most expensive caravan sold for £550,000 (and you can only live there for 20 years)

Published on 2011-01-18 01:48:00

With its luxury Italian kitchen, top-of-the range flat screen television and iPhone controlled heating system, it’s not your average caravan.But then, at £550,000, it doesn’t come with the average caravan price tag either.The luxury three-bed

Earth is ‘twice as dusty’ now as it was 100 years ago

Published on 2011-01-18 01:46:00

If the house seems dustier than it used to be, it may not be a reflection on your housekeeping skills. The amount of dust in the Earth's atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according to a new study by U.S. scientists.And the increase could

The sun rises two days early in Greenland, sparking fears that climate change is accelerating

Published on 2011-01-18 01:45:00

The sun over Greenland has risen two days early, baffling scientists and sparking fears that Arctic icecaps are melting faster than previously thought.Experts say the sun should have risen over the Arctic nation's most westerly town, Ilulissat, ye

Why ugly fonts and messy handwriting make it easier to remember what you've read

Published on 2011-01-18 01:44:00

Readers using electronic books are less likely to absorb what they have read because the information is presented in such simple form.Devices such as the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader display text in such a clear, legible format that this encourag

You may not believe it, but 2010 was the hottest year since records began in 1880

Published on 2011-01-18 01:43:00

After another washout summer and the Arctic conditions of last month you'd be forgiven for thinking 2010 was a touch colder than normal.But last year was the joint warmest globally since records began in 1880, according to climate experts at Nasa.Sc

Taliban ends opposition to education for girls, claims Afghan education minister

Published on 2011-01-18 01:39:00

Major U-turn revealed by Farooq Wardak on visit to UK38% of students and 30% of teachers are now femaleThe Taliban has abandoned its opposition to the schooling of girls, according to the country's education minister.Farooq Wardak suggested that ong

Mitzi the bionic dog is back on her feet with the world's first artificial paw

Published on 2011-01-17 09:33:00

A German Shepherd called Mitzi has become the first dog in the world to be fitted with a pioneering prosthetic ankle.The three-year-old had her rear right foot amputated after she was trampled by a horse.But the lively dog is back to enjoying walks

How mad cow disease 'can be spread through air'

Published on 2011-01-17 09:18:00

Mad cow disease can be spread by airborne particles, researchers warn.And they fear that those who work in abattoirs, slaughterhouses and laboratories could be at risk.Their study shows prions, the infectious agents which cause BSE and its human fo

The Old Grey Matter Test... How to keep your brain at its best

Published on 2011-01-17 09:16:00

Everyone wants their brain to work at its best - whether you need to stay sharp to keep up with your children or to come up on top at work. The exciting thing is that science now provides evidence for what works and what does not. So training yo

'Financial infidelity' on the rise as 30% lie to their partner about money

Published on 2011-01-17 09:15:00

Little white lies: Sixteen percent of couples affected by financial infidelity said the deception led to a divorce and 11 percent said it caused a separation It's not unusual for partners to tell 'harmless' lies to avoid revealing how they spend th

From Walt Disney to Max Beerbohm: Ten of the greatest Cartoonists

Published on 2011-01-17 01:14:00

From 20th century most iconic Disney images to Beerbohm's caricatures of political, literary and theatrical personalities, here GERALD SCARFE, chooses his all-time favourites Ronald Searle (left) is arguably our greatest living cartoonist

Could you be Clarins's Most Dynamisante Woman of 2011?

Published on 2011-01-17 01:11:00

For the tenth year running YOU and Clarins have joined forces to findBritain’s Most Dynamisante Woman of the Year. Here, Josephine Fairley meets the 2010 runner-up, 21-year-old Alice Pulford, who, after a gap-yeartrip to Malawi, has devoted her lif

World faces overpopulation 'disaster' as number of people is set to rise by 75 million EACH YEAR

Published on 2011-01-17 01:10:00

Global population is expected to peak at 9.5bn in 2075Annual rise is the equivalent of entire UK populationThe world is edging closer to overpopulation Armageddon as swelling cities drain the planet of its vital resources, a report warns today.Popu

Mini-injections could dissolve the double chin forever

Published on 2011-01-17 01:09:00

A wobbly chin is the bane of overweight men and women everywhere. But now scientists say they have developed the first drug that targets the fat deposits which are so visible.The treatment called ATX-101 is administered through a series of 40 to 70

Baby blues: It takes 18 months for a new mother to 'feel like a woman again'

Published on 2011-01-17 01:08:00

Overwhelming: A lack of routine amid the chaos of a new baby drains a mother's confidence along with extreme tiredness and hours spent feeding As the dirty nappies pile up and a good night’s sleep seems a distant memory, it is easy for a new moth

Ibuprofen 'trebles the risk of a stroke' as doctors warn over dangers of long-term use

Published on 2011-01-17 01:06:00

Large regular doses of ibuprofen and similar painkillers could treble the risk of strokes and increase the likelihood of heart attacks, researchers are warning.Scientists have found high doses of ibuprofen may carry a similar health risk to painki

A minute away from your desk 'can reduce risk of heart attack'

Published on 2011-01-16 08:41:00

Getting up from your desk to go and speak to your colleagues – instead of emailing them – reduces the risk of heart attacks, research shows.Those who take short breaks away from their seats – lasting as little as a minute – at regular inte

The mini Monaco that floats: £700million 'hyper yacht' design that even has its own grand prix

Published on 2011-01-16 08:39:00

For the super-rich it would combine the delights of Monaco with untrammelled access to the ports of the world - as well as bragging rights as to owning the world's most expensive personal yacht.British designers have produced plans for a floating

Are you OLD beyond your years? Take these easy tests to discover your TRUE body age

Published on 2011-01-16 08:37:00

Counting the years: Looks can be deceiving - take this testNo matter how young you feel, your face will give you away - that’s according to a recent survey which found the average woman looked four years older than her actual age.But what about

Mothers are better at driving than fathers, say children

Published on 2011-01-16 08:36:00

Mothers are far better drivers than fathers, according to their most frequent passengers – their children.It is not just mothers’ skills and safety that make them better behind the wheel, but also that they play car games and even tell jokes wh

Large babies 'shaped the development of modern human societies'

Published on 2011-01-16 01:33:00

Human babies weigh proportionately more at birth than the newborns of any other primate species and this may have influenced the development of our society, according to a study.A baby ape weighs an average of 3 per cent of what its mother weighs -

Superstitious? Count yourself lucky you don’t live at No. 243, where owners make the most insurance claims

Published on 2011-01-16 01:32:00

For the superstitious, number 13 is usually the house to avoid.But according to researchers, number 243 may actually be the unluckiest house on the street.Figures show residents living behind that door make more claims on their home insurance than th

I'm no old codger: Artist, 72, to have second baby with wife 30 years his junior

Published on 2011-01-16 01:30:00

Ian and Claire first met when they were 46 and 17 years oldMr McMean has a son older than his wifeYou might expect your average 72-year-old to be enjoying a leisurely retirement, perhaps doing a spot or gardening or a game of sudoku.But Ian McMean

Sea levels will rise by at least 13ft in next 1,000 years, claim scientists

Published on 2011-01-16 01:29:00

Global sea levels will rise by at least 13ft in the next 1,000 years as a result of carbon dioxide emissions, scientists have warned.The 'unstoppable' impact of global warming is expected to cause a catastrophic collapse of the West Antarctic ice

Send in the clowns: A dose of laughter can double the chance of IVF success

Published on 2011-01-16 01:28:00

Sending in the clowns could greatly increase the odds of IVF success, a study has found.Just 15 minutes of jokes and magic tricks immediately after fertility treatment almost doubled the chances of pregnancy.The researcher responsible for the findin

Man started wearing clothes 170,000 years ago, according to study of LICE

Published on 2011-01-16 01:20:00

Research into the DNA of lice has found man started wearing clothes about 170,000 years ago - 100,000 years before he migrated to colder climates Man started wearing clothes 170,000 years ago enabling him to successfully migrate out of Africa, acc

Was £2million happiness study a waste of money? It revealed jobs, health and family are important to us

Published on 2011-01-15 08:40:00

Jobs, health and family are the key factors in people’s happiness.That, somewhat unsurprisingly, is the conclusion of a controversial Government drive to measure ‘life satisfaction’.Such an obvious answer seems sure to fuel criticism of the £2

How the sound of a favourite song retunes our bodies to feeling good

Published on 2011-01-15 08:39:00

Chemical romance: Our favourite music can trigger the same reaction in us as good food, money or sex It may be the chorus of a pop song or the slow movement of a symphony... we all know that our favourite pieces of music make us feel good.But scien

Autism risk 'trebles' if you conceive again within 12 months

Published on 2011-01-15 08:38:00

Worry: It has been discovered that women who become pregnant within a year after giving birth could be putting their next child at risk of autism Women who become pregnant within a year after giving birth could be putting their next child at incre

Secret of youth? Old friends can help make us look years younger

Published on 2011-01-15 08:37:00

They may think that picking girls more than 30 years their junior helps them stay young.But parading alongside such fresh-faced beauties actually makes the likes of Ronnie Wood and Hugh Hefner look older than they are, scientists have revealed.Whe

What women REALLY want: To marry a rich man and stay at home with the children

Published on 2011-01-12 08:40:00

Return of the housewife? A new survey suggests most women would prefer to be at home with the childrenMost women still prefer to marry a man who earns more money than they do and would stay at home with their children if they could afford it, acco

Bullied 16-year-old weighing 23-stone becomes one of the youngest to have gastric band surgery in the UK

Published on 2011-01-12 08:39:00

Severely obese: Jen Hogarth underwent surgery after doctors warned the 23-stone 16-year-old she could die before she was 20 if she continued her eating habits A 23-stone teenager who needed a respirator to help her breathe at night has become one

Girl aged just THREE beats breast cancer after becoming the youngest ever victim of the disease

Published on 2011-01-12 08:38:00

Brave youngster: Aleisha Hunter, now four, has beaten breast cancer after becoming its youngest known victimA three-year-old girl has made a full recovery from breast cancer after becoming the youngest person ever to be diagnosed with the disease.A

We've found Nemo! Stunning shark picture looks exactly like 'Bruce' from Pixar blockbuster

Published on 2011-01-12 08:37:00

Just like Finding Nemo this hungry shark looks like it has learnt 'fish are friends not food'.In the Pixar blockbuster, great white shark Bruce gives up his fish-munching ways at an alcoholics anonymous style, self help meet.And as this incredible

Why Grandma knows best: Study reveals older people have more empathy

Published on 2011-01-12 08:35:00

If your grandparents seem wiser and more caring than you there appears to be a scientific reason for it.Researchers have discovered that 'emotional intelligence' peaks after the age of 60.As a result, older generations have more sensitivity and empa

How most size 12 women still believe they are too fat

Published on 2011-01-12 08:35:00

Lorraine Kelly: Star has said she is 'happy being a size 12' A woman who slips confidently into a size 12 dress may be the envy of her larger friends, but the chances are she still hates what she sees in the mirror.Research shows that just one in 1

Greens means girls: Research claims vegetable diet gives you daughters

Published on 2011-01-12 08:23:00

Eat your greens: Victoria Beckham has had three boys with LA Galaxy footballer husband David Women trying to conceive can increase their chances of giving birth to a girl by eating more fruit and vegetables, according to scientists.They found that

Working parents with hectic schedules ‘get only 90 minutes a day to relax,’ new study reveals

Published on 2011-01-10 23:50:00

Working parents are so busy juggling their lives that they get only 90 minutes a day to themselves, a study has revealed.Hectic work schedules and the demands of bringing up children mean spare time for parents is at a premium, the research found.The

Footballers' affairs 'convince children infidelity is acceptable'

Published on 2011-01-10 23:46:00

Divorced: Chelsea's Ashley Cole split from X Factor judge Cheryl in February after tabloid claims of his infidelity Lurid claims about footballers' private lives are making young fans believe marriage is an institution destined to fail, experts have

Teenagers without parental role model are 67% less likely to get a job

Published on 2011-01-10 23:41:00

Young men with no male role models in their lives and women without a mother figure struggle to keep their lives on track, a hard-hitting report warns today. The Prince’s Trust youth index, the largest survey of its kind, found that young people w

Cancer risk for women with wider waists: 44% of females carry weight linked to disease

Published on 2011-01-10 23:40:00

Almost half of women have a higher risk of cancer because of their bulging waistlines, experts warn.Most people think men carry more weight around their tummy, but the reality is that women are way out in front.Forty-four per cent of women in Englan

Women 'want rich husbands, not careers': New survey claims drive for gender equality is a myth

Published on 2011-01-10 23:38:00

Marrying up: European women still aspire to wedding financially successful men, a report has claimed Woman still want to ‘marry up’ and naturally choose husbands who earn more than themselves, a report suggests.The idea of most women wanting to

Astronomical achievement for ten-year-old girl as she becomes the youngest person to spot a supernova

Published on 2011-01-10 23:34:00

A ten-year-old girl has become the youngest person to discover a supernova.With a middle name of Aurora, Kathryn Gray was always likely to make a big name for herself in the astronomy world.And on New Year's Eve, the Canadian spotted a magnitude 17

How 100,000 Britons have chosen to become Muslim... and average convert is 27-year-old white woman

Published on 2011-01-10 06:09:00

About 5,200 people in UK adopted faith last year aloneThe number of Muslim converts in Britain has passed 100,000, fuelled by a surge in young white women adopting the Islamic faith. The figure has almost doubled in ten years – with the average co

Les Miserables: French are the saddest people in the world

Published on 2011-01-10 06:08:00

Even the people of war-torn Afghanistan are expecting a brighter 2011They'll probably meet the news with a typically Gallic shrug, but the French are the saddest nation on the planet.It's not just their strings of onions that make our friends across

Walk briskly, live longer: How pacing more than 3ft per second could add years to your life

Published on 2011-01-10 06:07:00

Pensioners who walk at a rate of three feet per second can expect to live longer a study has found (posed by models) Pensioners who walk quickly are more likely to live longer than their slower peers, research has found.A faster walking pace was lin

The world's most exclusive guest list: We reveal the most sought-after invitation of the year

Published on 2011-01-10 03:51:00

William and Kate's evening wedding reception at Buckingham Palace Tough task: William and Kate The dilemma is one that many young couples know only too well – just who to invite to the evening do at your wedding, when numbers are strictly limite

The £9BILLION man: Mark Zuckerberg's fortune set to double as Facebook raises £323m in deal

Published on 2011-01-09 05:21:00

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fortune has doubled to £9billion overnight after a huge cash injection from Goldman Sachs.The bank has invested £291million in the social networking site with Russian investment firm Digital Sky Technologies put

Boost your chances of getting a job or passing an exam... by thinking about your ancestors for five minutes

Published on 2011-01-09 05:20:00

Fiona Bruce traced her ancestors on TV show Who Do You Think You Are? Researchers claim thinking about your ancestors can boost your chances of success in an exam or job interview It seems an unlikely route to the top.But researchers have discover

All the ones! The New Year baby who sprang into the world at 11.11 1.1.11

Published on 2011-01-09 05:18:00

Her parents are hoping she'll be one lucky baby.For Rose Gretton was born at 11.11 on 1/1/11.Incredibly, she was also one of 11 babies born on the first day of 2011 at Burton's Queen's Hospital. Baby Rose Gretton, born at 11.11 on 1.1.11, at Queen'

Music really is the food of love: Women twice as likely to date a stranger after slushy songs

Published on 2011-01-09 05:16:00

Women are twice as likely to accept a date from a stranger if they have just heard a romantic song, according to a study.French psychologist Nicolas Gueguen recruited 183 female students, aged 18 to 20, telling them they were taking part in a marke

Believe it, we tell three lies a day: Partners most likely recipients of our untruths

Published on 2011-01-09 05:14:00

A few white lies really do make the world go round, it seems.Researchers found that the average adult tells three lies every day, with partners being the most likely recipients of the untruths, and colleagues and friends the next in line.The most

Islam now considered 'a threat' to national identity by almost half of French and Germans, according to new poll

Published on 2011-01-09 05:10:00

Islam is considered a ‘threat’ by millions of French and Germans to their national identity. A poll by France’s Le Monde newspaper also found a majority in both countries believe Muslims have ‘not integrated properly’. Le Monde ran the res

Half of school pupils suffer from stress because of ambitious parents (... and schools)

Published on 2011-01-09 02:00:00

Half of eight to 17-year-olds are stressed and anxious about their academic performances, according to the Children’s Commissioner.The youngsters cite ambitious parents, as well as schools, as the source of the overwhelming pressure to achieve g

'I know what to do with this': Mega Millions $190m jackpot winner promptly hands cheque over to wife of 41 years

Published on 2011-01-09 01:58:00

He may be one of the luckiest men in America - but he's smart too.Mega Millions $190million jackpot winner Jim McCullar of Washington was awarded his oversized cheque today - and promptly handed it over to his wife Carolyn.'We've been married 41 y

Crying shame: Why men find women's tears a turn-off

Published on 2011-01-09 01:56:00

The sight of a crying girlfriend or wife is never likely to turn a man to thoughts of passion.But it is not just the emotions of an upset partner that dampen the mood in a loving relationship.Female tears contain a chemical that makes her less attrac

Rows over money are the most likely cause of relationship splits

Published on 2011-01-09 01:55:00

Britons are more than twice as likely to end a relationship because of disagreements about money as they are for any other reason, a survey suggess.Around 58 per cent of single people said money had played some part in the breakdown of their last

Can Lucy, 39, really be the oldest cat in the world? (Or is it just a shaggy dog story?)

Published on 2011-01-09 01:53:00

A family has discovered their cat is the oldest in the world after reaching its 39th birthday.Pet Lucy was born way back in 1972 when Ted Heath was Prime Minister and petrol was 33p a gallon.Cat experts say she has clocked up the equivalent of 172 h

Aspirin May Protect Against Breast Cancer

Published on 2011-01-09 01:49:00

Doctors Say It’s Too Soon to Recommend Routine Aspirin Use to Ward Off Breast CancerTaking aspirin may reduce breast cancer risk, Scottish researchers report.Their study of 116,181 women suggests that those aged 51 to 70 gain the greatest benefit,

t's not my fault, the NHS should have helped: The former world's fattest man to sue health service for his weight gain

Published on 2011-01-08 09:21:00

A man who once weighed nearly 70 stone is to launch legal action against the NHS, claiming they failed to help him as his size soared.Former postman Paul Mason received life-saving gastric surgery last year binge-eating his way to gargantuan size.Bu

Vaccine for alcoholics works by making you feel sick after one drink

Published on 2011-01-08 09:18:00

Alcoholics can build up a strong tolerance to the effects of drink over time thanks to an enzyme in the liver. The new vaccine would disrupt this Scientists have come up with a novel way to help alcoholics quit - by creating a vaccine that gives t

Could eating carrots help you grow more beautiful?

Published on 2011-01-08 09:16:00

Crunch time: A carrot a day could keep the uglies away If ever we needed an excuse to eat more healthily, then this could be it. For scientists say those who eat fruit and vegetables such as carrots and plums are considered more attractive.Accordin

Smoking 'could almost vanish in Britain by 2050'

Published on 2011-01-08 09:14:00

Stubbing it out? Smoking could almost vanish in Britain by 2050 Smoking could almost disappear in Britain in another 50 years, a major investment bank has suggested.Citigroup analyst Adam Spielman says research shows there may be almost no smokers in

Women squander £71 in the sales on clothes they will never wear

Published on 2011-01-07 04:27:00

Guilty: Women are the worst for bargain blunders When is a bargain not a bargain? When it is too tight to wear.The average shopper splashes out £71 in the sales on clothing that is too small to squeeze into, research has revealed.Across the countr

So, darling, how DO you feel about your ex... The quiz that could reveal whether your romance has a future

Published on 2011-01-07 04:26:00

They are questions that might not immediately seem fitting for a romantic night out.But dating couples should ask each other if they have any secret addictions – such as ­buying handbags or watching porn – if they want their ­relationship to

Now you see them, now you don't ! The ups and downs of Victoria Beckham's assets (21+)

Published on 2011-01-07 04:23:00

As Posh admits to having her 'torpedo bazooka' implants removed, we chart her changing body shape over the years... Hasn't she changed! When she first came to the public's attention in the Spice Girls in February 1997 (left), Posh was sli

Year of the tablet: iPad clones set to flood market as rivals hope to take a big bite out of Apple

Published on 2011-01-07 04:17:00

Tech industry descends on Las Vegas for 4-day Consumer Electronics Show An array of tablet computers are being unveiled this week as the technology industry seeks to mimic the phenomenal success of Apple's iPad.The 44th International Consumer Elect

Meet the homeless man with the golden radio voice... and now he is set to make a million

Published on 2011-01-07 04:15:00

He's the penniless man with the golden voice... and now he's finally found the Midas touch.For years, homeless Ted Williams has been forced to eke out a living begging on the roadside in Columbus, Ohio.But now the recovering alcoholic is set to tran

Mortar this than meets the eye: The 'transparent' cement that lets daylight flood into a room

Published on 2011-01-07 04:14:00

A team of architects have created a ‘transparent cement’ that lets light pour into a room so that the walls look like giant windows.The material, called i.light, has dozens of tiny holes in it which lets light through without compromising the

Multivitamins May Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

Published on 2011-01-06 01:07:00

Taking Multivitamins With Minerals May Lower Risk of Cancer Coming Back, Study ShowsWomen with breast cancer who take multivitamins with minerals appear to face lower odds of having their cancer come back or dying."Multivitamins appears to especially

Eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease, say scientists

Published on 2011-01-06 01:06:00

Insulin injection: Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing conditions in the world with Type 2 by far the most common Preventing diabetes: Study showed an almond-rich diet could prevent the disease from developingEating almonds could help prevent dia

Unhappy New Year! Almost half of British workers are fed up in their jobs

Published on 2011-01-06 01:05:00

Do you feel happy and satisfied at work? If the answer is yes, you’re a rare breed.Only six per cent of us are completely content with our jobs, a study has found.For everyone else, work is a source of misery, with almost half of those polled adm

It's not a photo! Believe it or not, this is actually the most amazingly realistic PAINTING

Published on 2011-01-06 01:03:00

Artist Denis Peterson leaves onlookers impressed with his real life scenes showing cities around the world - but gobsmacked when they realise every inch of these pictures are painted.At first glance some of his works look like a simple billboard o

A father at 94: Indian farmer claims to be world's oldest dad... and he wants MORE children

Published on 2011-01-06 01:01:00

He believes the secret to eternal youth is half a kilo of butter washed down with three litres of milk every day.And Ramjit Raghav must be doing something right. At the age of 94, he claims, he has just celebrated the birth of his first child.Mr R

Want to stave off ailments of old age? Then try thinking young

Published on 2011-01-06 00:59:00

Angela Rippon and Lionel Blair clearly aren't ready to hang up their dancing shoes just yet Forget fad diets and expensive face creams. The key to looking young is to grow old disgracefully.Those who think and dress in a youthful way are healthier th

Shopping till we drop: How women spend eight months bargain-hunting over a lifetime

Published on 2011-01-04 02:24:00

Their love of shopping is no secret - especially at this time of year.But according to a new survey women spend eight months of their lifetime bargain-hunting.And researchers found a third of British women will hit the High Street this week in order

We're more likely to face crime online than in the street

Published on 2011-01-04 02:21:00

Fraud: Businesses are now selling Hide IDs which remove all trace of personal data from letters to counter the rise in identity crime The number of Britons targeted by cybercrime is expected to overtake conventional crime for the first time next ye

An eye for an eye: Iranian court orders man to lose an eye and an ear after acid attack on student, 22, outside college

Published on 2011-01-04 02:20:00

Punishment: According to the Sharia law, which punishes murder with death - an eye-for-an-eye - the accused, Hamid, has been ordered to lose an eye and an ear after he attacked another man, blinding him and burning his ear A court in Iran has ord

Something in the water? Weybridge is Britain's most fertile town

Published on 2011-01-04 02:19:00

Women in Weybridge take around just three months to conceive compared to the UK average of six months Women living in Weybridge are more likely to fall pregnant than in any other area.The Surrey town is Britain’s most fertile, with women taking an

Party of seven: World's first surviving septuplets celebrate turning 13

Published on 2011-01-04 02:18:00

Buying 91 candles for a cake, it would be easy to think Bobbi McCaughey was helping an ageing relative celebrate.In fact she is preparing for the birthday of her children. And the reason she needs so many candles is that they have all just turned 1

Oliver and Olivia become Britain's most popular names for children in 2010

Published on 2011-01-04 02:16:00

Oliver became the most popular boy’s name this year, knocking Jack into second place after 16 years.And Olivia remains the most popular girl’s name for the third year running, according to a survey of 423,000 children born in 2010. The list al

How 70% plan a New Year diet (and that's just the MEN)

Published on 2011-01-03 02:57:00

The traditional male solution to an expanding waistline after the overindulgence of Christmas is to have their trousers let out a few more inches.But nowadays most men are ­taking a more active approach, research revealed yesterday.While eight o

Why bearded men and tattooed women are guaranteed passion killers

Published on 2011-01-03 02:56:00

When it comes to matters of the heart first impressions are always important.And it appears there are two guaranteed passion killers.Men can’t stand tattoos on their women while girls cannot stomach a beard or moustache.A poll yesterday claimed tha

A bridge too far? China unveils world's longest sea bridge which is five miles LONGER than the Dover-Calais crossing

Published on 2011-01-03 02:54:00

China has unveiled the world’s longest sea bridge, which stretches a massive 26.4 miles – five miles further than the distance between Dover and Calais and longer than a marathon.The Qingdao Haiwan Bridge, completed earlier this week, links t

Bollywood Bond girl furious over Elle magazine cover 'skin-whitening' scandal

Published on 2011-01-03 02:53:00

Fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were left stunned last week after the actress's skin appeared to have been digitally lightened on the cover of a new issue of Elle magazine.Now the 37-year-old Bollywood star, who is widely believed to be the world'

Britain's love affair with the Kindle confirmed: It was the best-selling gadget this year

Published on 2011-01-03 02:50:00

Many doubted it would ever rival the traditional paperback.But the Kindle has become Amazon’s most popular product of all time - selling an estimated eight million in Britain and the U.S. this year.The device, which allows users to download and

One in five Britons to live to 100

Published on 2011-01-03 02:49:00

An elderly man in a electric wheelchair smokes a cigar as he rides through Hyde Park in London, May 19, 2010. (Reuters) - More than 10 million people living in Britain today, almost a fifth of the population, will reach their 100th birthday, the De

Anaesthesia closer to coma than sleep

Published on 2011-01-02 22:52:00

Instead of a deep sleep, general anaesthesia is more like a reversible drug-induced coma, U.S. researchers said Wednesday, in findings that could lead to better treatments for coma and better anaesthesia. "General anaesthesia is pharmacological

How women suffer 'double-shift' of stress at home AND work Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1342843/How-women-suffer-double-shift

Published on 2011-01-02 22:51:00

Women are locked into a ‘double-shift’ of home and work – both roles leaving them suffering with more symptoms of stress than men.The double whammy of pressure means that women show the classic symptoms of stress – back and neck pain –

New mothers turn to lasers to zap their stretch marks

Published on 2011-01-02 22:50:00

New mothers are increasingly opting for laser treatment to get rid of stretch marks after pregnancy.Cosmetic clinics say that demand has increased by a third over the last three months, with prices starting at £200.They say it can reduce white stre

The height of fashion: Meet Amazon Eve, the world's tallest model at 6ft 8in

Published on 2011-01-02 22:46:00

The world's tallest model Amazon Eve is living the high life - travelling the globe showing off her giant frame. Eve, 31, stands at 6 feet 8 inches in her bare feet and completely dwarfs all other models as these incredible pictures show.And amazing

Obesity Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels

Published on 2011-01-02 22:32:00

Researchers Suggest Obese People May Need More Vitamin D in Their DietNew research adds to the evidence linking obesity with lower levels of vitamin D, and the finding could help explain why carrying extra pounds raises the risk for a wide range of d

Mac was the year that was: The highs and lows of 2010 - as seen through the eyes of the Mail's incomparable cartoonist

Published on 2011-01-02 08:48:00

The year began with the coldest winter in 30 years... In January, a protest by extremist Islamists in Wootton Bassett was banned.... An equality watchdog backed plans to scrap the retirement age in January... In May, the Duchess of York

Going back to work? Beware the 'social jet lag' that will leave you sluggish and sleepy

Published on 2011-01-02 08:47:00

Taking the whole Christmas and new year period off work could leave you with a type of jet lag when you return, scientists say.They claim the extra-long festive break interrupts our body clocks and leaves them with symptoms similar to having travel

Why we regret everything from renting to flashy holidays... but not costly weddings

Published on 2011-01-02 08:39:00

Failing to pay off debts and start saving for a pension at a younger age were the biggest financial regrets for most people last year, research reveals today.Half wished they had paid more into their mortgages or brought down the size of their cre

'I didn't think of Iraqis as humans,' says U.S. soldier who raped 14-year-old girl before killing her and her family

Published on 2011-01-02 01:02:00

Steven Dale launches appeal against five life sentences because he was tried in civilian courtHe says warzone sent him crazy and deaths of two colleagues had 'messed me up real bad' Steven Green, pictured in April 2009, is serving five life sentenc

X Factor most controversial show of 2010 after record numbers of complaints are confirmed by TV watchdog

Published on 2011-01-02 00:59:00

The X Factor was the most complained about programme on television this year figures from the TV watchdog have revealed.The controversial singing show sparked almost 6,000 complaints to the media regulator during its three month run.Tens of thousands

Happy holidays: Shock study finds people more likely to die in U.S. on Christmas Day than any other day of the year

Published on 2011-01-02 00:58:00

A new study has baffled researchers after revealing U.S. citizens are more likely to die on Christmas Day than any other time of the year.Analysis of U.S. death certificates between 1979 and 2004 found an extra 42,325 natural deaths in the two wee

Stressed? It may boost your memory by triggering thoughts of everyday experiences

Published on 2011-01-02 00:57:00

Stress can improve your memory, scientists have claimed.By triggering the recall of ordinary events unrelated to the tense experience, a stressful event can help us remember a set of directions, they found.The researchers believe their findings co

A grisly legacy: What is to become of the Koran written in Saddam Hussein's blood?

Published on 2011-01-02 00:54:00

Iraq’s government is unsure what to do with Saddam’s ghoulish legacy – a Koran written using his blood.The 114-chapter book, which required 27 litres of his blood, has been under lock and key for almost eight years.The fate of the macabre proj

Air pollution 'linked to 29,000 early deaths a year'

Published on 2010-12-31 22:42:00

Air pollution may have triggered the premature deaths of at least 29,000 Britons a year, claims a disturbing report.But the figure could be as high as 200,000 deaths a year because of long-term exposure to an unhealthy environment.It adds to mounti

Five minutes of birdsong can make us feel chirpy

Published on 2010-12-31 22:34:00

Distinctive: Birdsong, such as that from this grasshopper warbler, is said by the National Trust to be beneficial Spending five minutes listening to birdsong could help us beat the winter blues, naturalists claim.To mark the shortest day today, and

Checkmate: Boy aged NINE becomes youngest-ever U.S. chess master

Published on 2010-12-31 21:43:00

A nine-year-old boy has become the youngest ever American chess player to be classed as a 'master'.Samuel Sevian earned the title after beating another master in San Francisco match two weeks ago.The US Chess Federation ave him a rating of 2,201 aft

Heartburn Drugs Linked to Pneumonia Risk

Published on 2010-12-31 21:38:00

Common Treatments for Gastric Acid May Contribute to Bacterial Overgrowth and Infection, Researchers SayNew research suggests that one out of every 200 patients being treated with gastric acid-suppressive drugs for heartburn and other conditions may

Doctors call for fat crash test dummies after study finds obese are more likely to die in car accidents

Published on 2010-12-31 09:09:00

Obese drivers are more likely to die if they are involved in a serious car crash than those of normal weight, a study has revealed.Doctors behind the research said it showed an urgent need for the use of overweight crash test dummies.The team of me

A Good Mood May Be Secret to Creativity

Published on 2010-12-31 09:03:00

Study Shows Getting Into a Positive Mood May Enhance Problem-Solving SkillsIt may be a good idea to get into a good mood before tackling a tricky task. A good mood may help boost your problem-solving skills and let you think more creatively, a new st

Age really is just a number: Unhealthy lifestyle means the average woman looks four years older

Published on 2010-12-31 09:01:00

If you have ever taken comfort in the saying ‘you are only as old as you feel’, you are not alone.But new research has revealed that unhealthy lifestyles are fuelling a premature ageing epidemic with the average woman looking more than four ye

The elixir of youth? Beetroot juice could give the elderly a new lease of life, say experts

Published on 2010-12-31 09:00:00

Drinking beetroot juice could help the elderly lead more active lives, it has been found.In tests, they required less energy to carry out low-intensity exercises after drinking the juice.The amount of effort it took to walk was reduced by 12 per cent

Breastfed boys (but not girls) are brainier: Reading, writing and maths skills better than those given bottle

Published on 2010-12-31 08:59:00

Advantage: Breastfed boys were better at maths, reading, writing and spelling than those who were bottle-fed - but girls were not Breastfeeding can make boys – but not girls – brainier, research shows.A study of ten-year-olds found that breast

The in-built lie detector: The part of our brain that tells us when someone is being dishonest

Published on 2010-12-31 08:57:00

Scientists have discovered a circuit in our brain that lets us predict when someone is about to lie to us.Humans have the ability to imagine what others are thinking and learn from their social habits - giving them clues as to when something is ami