Vitamin D protects people against the flu.
A study has revealed that those with a severe vitamin D deficiency were 33 per cent more likely to be hospitalised with a respiratory ...
Doing a mixture of exercises could lead to a longer life.
The connection between physical activity and a reduced risk of early death is well established but scientists have now discovered ...
Over half of the dogs in Britain are overweight.
A survey of 2,000 pet owners conducted by pet food brand Bella+Duke has revealed that 48 per cent of pooches in the ...
The Los Angeles Rams poured cayenne pepper into their socks in a bid to keep warm on the pitch last weekend.
The California side turned out in the snow to face ...
Medication taken by millions of women could significantly cut the risk of deadly stomach cancer.
This is according to a major new study that adds to growing evidence linking hormones to ...
Sleeping with a light on could sharply increase the risk of heart disease and death.
US and Australian scientists tracked almost 90,000 Britons over nearly a decade and found that those ...
Bamboo shoots may soon shed their reputation as a niche stir-fry ingredient, after scientists identified a surprisingly long list of potential health benefits that could earn them "superfood" status.
In the ...
Men exposed to higher amounts of air pollution are at greater risk of prostate cancer.
Scientists have called for action to take air pollution after research suggests that traffic and industrial ...
The vast majority of educated people are convinced that aliens exist.
Boffins at Harvard University in the US and Reichman University in Israel have discovered that 95 per cent of top ...
Horses are able to smell human fear.
It has long been thought that dogs were the only animals that could sniff out human emotions but a new study has found horses ...
Losing a beloved pet can hurt just as deeply as losing a human loved one.
A study published in the journal PLOS One has found that grief following the death of ...
Sleeping with a light on may feel comforting, but new research suggests it could damage your heart.
Scientists tracking almost 90,000 adults have found that exposure to bright light at night ...
Taylor Swift's hit song The Fate of Ophelia could increase the risk of reckless driving because of its fast tempo and attention-grabbing lyrics.
A new study found that songs playing at ...
Male sexual desire may not fade as early as many assume.
A large international study suggests that men’s libido typically reaches its highest point in middle age — not in ...
Long Covid may carry a worrying legacy for the brain, with scientists warning that persistent neurological symptoms after infection could raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
Researchers in ...
Mosquitoes are increasingly turning to humans for their next meal as biodiversity loss strips them of traditional animal hosts, scientists have warned.
New research from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest — one of ...
A trip to Disneyland Resort is meant to be wall-to-wall magic - but one unlucky visitor's fairy dust ran out at the gates thanks to a not-so-magical T-shirt.
TikTok user Faith ...
Singer Jenny Lewis has officially tied the knot - and the groom has four legs, a wet nose and zero concept of anniversaries.
The former child star, singer-songwriter and actress celebrated ...
Brits are wasting 135 million days of precious annual leave just to mow the lawn, sit in waiting rooms and tackle the dreaded "life admin".
New research has revealed that the ...
A sweet-toothed bear has broken into the same candy store for the fourth time.
The black bear was caught on camera forcing its way into a candy shop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, ...
Pub staff convinced they are sharing their local with a mischievous ghost after CCTV footage appeared to show a pint glass being knocked clean off a table with nobody anywhere ...
A couple have launched a GoFundMe campaign to make sure their beloved dog can attend their wedding.
The family explained that their dog is not simply a pet, but a constant ...
Sleeping around seven hours a night could significantly extend your life.
Researchers analysing data from health insurer Vitality and the London School of Economics found that people who sleep well are ...
German shepherds really do look pleased to see you — and now scientists say there is a reason why.
A new study has found that German shepherds and poodles have the ...
