We’re all regularly told of the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. But a new study has revealed that a small group of people can thrive on as little as three hours of slumber. While […]
Women worldwide, on average, are having fewer children now than previous generations. The trend, down to increased access to education and contraception, more women taking up jobs and changing attitudes towards having children, is expected to see dozens of countries’
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By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 05:44 EDT, 1 May 2025 | Updated: 05:51 EDT, 1 May 2025 It’s the time of year characterised by longer days, warmer weather and plenty of beer gardens. And there’s nothing quite like
Scientists confirm that people really do get drunker in the summer than winter Read More »
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 20:01 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 17 March 2025 It’s one of the most annoying parts of any beauty regime – getting rid of unwanted hair. But the age of
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By XANTHA LEATHAM, DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 20:35 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 20:35 EDT, 10 March 2025 Having two children may be best for women’s mental health, according to a new study. A team from Soochow University in
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Women who experience a greater number of symptoms during the menopause are more likely to develop memory problems and mild behavioural issues in the future, a study suggests. Research has already shown that women have a three-fold greater risk of
Women who suffer severe menopause symptoms at greater risk of dementia, study finds Read More »
Men with better quality sperm can live up to three years longer than their peers with slower swimmers, a study has found. Researchers analysed data on semen quality from nearly 80,000 men who were followed for up to 50 years.
Men with better sperm quality live up to three years LONGER, study finds Read More »
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 19:00 EST, 2 January 2025 | Updated: 19:00 EST, 2 January 2025 The number of obese patients receiving hospital treatment has quadrupled in a decade, new figures show. Official data reveals almost 1.9
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 19:45 EST, 31 December 2024 | Updated: 19:47 EST, 31 December 2024 After one too many drinks last night, many will be waking up this morning and swearing off alcohol for the month.
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 19:00 EST, 31 December 2024 | Updated: 19:04 EST, 31 December 2024 More than a million sick patients – accounting for one in 20 who tried – were unable to contact their GP
