Scatter cushion clashes disrupting couples’ sleep
2026-02-23 14:07:04 Couples are clashing over scatter cushions. According to a poll of 1,000 partners, 54 per cent have had intense outbursts over how many of the decorative pieces were…
Gen Zers do not know what a car pull-up handbrake is
2026-02-23 14:04:54 Some Gen Zers could not identify a traditional pull-up handbrake. In total, 27 per cent of those born between 1997 and 2012 did not know how to keep…
Women suffer with chronic pain longer than men
2026-02-23 14:00:46 Chronic pain lasts longer in women than in men. Hormone-regulated cells help to ease pain, but researchers at Michigan State University in the US have discovered that monocytes…
Gen Z shaking up fry-ups
2026-02-20 11:33:45 Youngsters are giving a traditional fry-up. the ultimate makeover. According to a survey by EDF Energy, 49 per cent of Brits enjoy waking up feasting on a plate…
'Universal nasal spray' could protect against viruses and allergies
2026-02-20 10:07:59 A single nasal spray vaccine could protect people against colds, flu, COVID-19 and allergies. Experts at Stanford University, California, have created the “universal vaccine” and tested it on…
MI5 wanted Gerbils to catch undercover spies
2026-02-20 10:00:47 MI5 once considered using gerbils to catch undercover spies by smelling their sweat. Lord Jonathan Evans, 68, the former director general of the spy agency, read a classified…
Children on mental health waiting lists turning to AI chatbots for support
2026-02-19 16:27:34 Half a million children stuck on National Health Service (NHS) mental health waiting lists may turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for help. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has…
Intermittent fasting may not be linked to weight loss
2026-02-19 16:17:07 Intermittent fasting may not cause weight loss. In the most comprehensive review to date, scientists from the Cochrane Institute – considered the “gold standard” for evidence-based medicine –…
Milk consumption after workout may protect bones
2026-02-19 16:07:46 A glass of milk after the gym could be the secret weapon against brittle bones in later life. New research suggests drinking milk after resistance training may help…
Fermented foods could boost heart health
2026-02-18 15:28:48 Eating fermented foods and drink could improve heart health. New research suggests products packed with live microbes – including kefir and kombucha – may help boost “good” cholesterol,…
