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Spending time basking in the sun's warming rays may have addictive properties, claim researchers in the US. Their study, published in the journal Cell…

Children should do Sudoku and crosswords in school to boost their brain power, experts say. Doing Sudoku puzzles improves memory and doing crosswords…

As we get older, people are more fearful of developing dementia than cancer, a new poll has revealed.   Two thirds of people over the age of 50 fe…

The long weekend lie-in may be a tempting prospect, but it doesn't appear to make up for all the damage caused a lack of shut-eye during the week. W…

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the deadliest in history, with more than 500 dead and hundreds more infected. The particular virus in thi…

The human hand harbours more harmful bacteria than public surfaces, a new study has found. Researchers found the average pair of human hands is more…

If you have a cruel boss or rotten co-workers, beware. It may not be just your job that's on the line.   Clearly, a work environment that includes…

  One of us hides our eyes and then slowly reveals them. This causes peals of laughter from a baby, which causes us to laugh in turn. Then we do it ag…

Acupuncture could ease an extremely common side effect of breast cancer treatment, a new study suggests.   Researcher from the University of Penns…

Mothers who suffer morning sickness may have a healthier pregnancy with a lower chance of miscarrying, according to a study that also suggests the bab…

Pre-eclampsia (PE), which accompanies protein in urine, can quickly develop into a life-threatening condition for both mother and baby. Often, the onl…

Scientists have good and bad news for hard-driving individuals who boast they only need six hours of sleep a night.   The good news is that researcher…