We really can’t expect children to recall many details until they are in their early teens when the hippocampus is actually fully formed, a new study find... read more
Meltris Smith of Louisiana is the father-of-three who is deathly afraid of needles His wife Shelby recorded him freaking out as the nurse tried to draw blood H... read more
Stacey Solomon admitted she was left ‘traumatised’ by her first pregnancy aged 18, and was ‘furious’ with her mother for not telling he... read more
It’s flu shot time, and health officials are bracing for a potentially miserable fall and winter. The clues: The Southern Hemisphere, especially Australia... read more
He lost his beloved father Laurence Pennington to cancer in March this year. And Johnny Vegas has opened up about his heartbreak at his father’s death, sa... read more
Vaporizing cannabis oil at high heats produces a known carcinogen, according to a new study. This increasingly popular way of using cannabis, called ‘dabb... read more
Having the flu during labour may increase the risk of needing a caesarean section, a new study concludes. The findings suggest pregnant women should be concerne... read more
A single genetic change that occurred in 2013 may explain how Zika acquired the ability to attack fetal nerve cells, causing a severe birth defect in babies who... read more
With one billion ‘full Englishes’ eaten each year in the UK, the breakfast is a much-loved national staple. But new research into English ancestry h... read more
A teenage girl revealed she hasn’t left her house in years because she is bullied over her giant facial tumours. Rubi Dulari, from India, has neurofibroma... read more
Mexico’s earthquake left the nation reeling in devastation. The 7.1 magnitude quake killed at least 344 people, inflicted $2 billion of damage, and may ha... read more
While the benefits of meditating have been tirelessly proven in recent research, few talk, or even know, about the downsides of the practice. Meditation has bee... read more
Allowing your child to have a TV in their bedroom could be ruining their waistline, scientists claim. A new study found that youngsters weighed more if they wer... read more
Achieving fitness goals can be much easier if you know how to time your meals so that you are energized during your workouts. Figuring out how often, what time ... read more
An obese student nurse who was ‘too big for IVF’ has lost seven stone and gone down an incredible six dress sizes in a bid to become a mum. Jenna Fl... read more
Going to the sauna may have its health benefits, new research suggests. Men seeking to flush out toxins from their body at least four times a week reduce their ... read more
Smiling makes people look healthier and more attractive than being the right weight or even wearing make-up, according to a new study. Researchers found people ... read more
Diabetics should save bread for last at mealtime to keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. Carbohydrates trigger a surge in blood suga... read more
Dementia can be accurately predicted five years before symptoms develop with a simple smell test, new research claims. A study found those who cannot identify a... read more
Exercise has unsurprisingly come out top in a comprehensive poll of activities that get our pulses racing, but there are plenty of surprises on the list. Placin... read more
A woman who suffers from the same chronic pain disorder that has crippled Lady Gaga has revealed she has been cured by a simple cream that costs £9.95. Six y... read more
Pensioners are more likely to suffer heart failure in the cold weather, a decade-long study has found. It suggested an increase in elderly people being taken t... read more