A whole avocado every day helps cut cholesterol and could be the secret to a healthy heart, study claims Study suggests avocados appear to interrupt the release of ‘bad’ cholesterol Research shows that eating a WHOLE avocado a day can cut cholesterol levels But there are fears that their large-scale production is harming the environment By … Read more
If you want to live longer and feel younger you should consider skipping a meal a day, a study suggests. Researchers found restricting calories by a third in rats enhanced their immune systems, slashed inflammation and delayed the onset of age-related diseases. While the benefits of eating less on lifespan have long been established, the study … Read more
One in four men believe it’s acceptable to tell lewd jokes at work, new study suggests Survey of 20,000 people in 27 countries marked International Women’s Day 28 per cent of men thought stories of a sexual nature were acceptable at work Compared to 16 per cent of women, research by Ipsos MORI and King’s College … Read more
Scientists say that scorpion venom could one day be used to treat arthritis. A protein within scorpion venom was found to help deliver steroid medication in a safer way, reducing its side effects. Testing on mice, the US researchers found the protein reversed joint inflammation but wasn’t toxic to other parts of the body. The … Read more
Eggs will not increase your heart disease or stroke risk as previously feared, a thirty-year study has found. Because of their cholesterol content, eggs have long been the subject of fierce debate around their role in causing heart problems. But scientists say they have finally cracked the case – confirming that there is no link. … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,200 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 94,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
New York is far greener than anyone expected. Researchers carrying out a huge survey of New York City’s trees found there are over 5 million ‘forested natural areas’ along with 666,000 street trees. They say the study, the most comprehensive ever of New York’s ‘urban forest’, could revolutionize urban planning. Scroll down for video During … Read more
Brushing your teeth THREE times a day could ward off diabetes as study finds those who exceed the twice-a-day recommendation have a 14% lower risk A study looked at the oral hygiene of almost 190,000 people from South Korea They were followed for an average of 10 years to see who developed diabetes Those who … Read more
Online hotel booking sites do not deliver the bargain prices claimed in their glossy TV ads. Eight in ten UK rooms were cheaper or came with incentives such as a free breakfast if a booking was made directly over the phone, according to research by Which? Websites such as Booking.com and Expedia claim to search … Read more
Earth’s rocky surface is the result of ‘intense bombardment’ of extraterrestrial impacts hitting the surface billions of years ago Experts say impacts from space triggered the rise of tectonic plates on Earth Layers of round particles condensed from the impact were discovered Particles date back about 3.2M years ago, similar to when plates appeared By … Read more