Marriage might lower your risk of cancer
2026-04-09 13:06:47 Marriage could help protect against cancer, according to a major new study. Scientists found that people who never tie the knot are significantly more likely to develop the…
Single jab could be ‘functional cure’ for type 1 diabetes
2026-04-09 12:59:15 A revolutionary one-off jab hailed as a potential “functional cure” for type 1 diabetes is set to be trialled in humans this year. The groundbreaking treatment could allow…
'Rare' 5p coin snapped up for 100 times its value
2026-04-09 12:02:47 A humble 5p coin has sold for a whopping 100 times its face value – thanks to a tiny minting mistake. The 2012 coin, featuring Queen Elizabeth –…
Sleep pattern could determine risk of heart attack
2026-04-08 13:19:54 Snoring may reveal hidden dangers to your heart. New research suggests it is not just having sleep apnoea that matters, but how much your symptoms fluctuate from night…
Cheap drug may mimic 'intense exercise'
2026-04-08 13:15:00 A diabetes pill may mimic the effects of intense exercise. Researches believe that metformin – a common National Health Service (NHS) prescription used to treat type 2 diabetes…
Fat jabs and gastric bands may skyrocket divorce rates
2026-04-07 12:05:01 Fat jab and gastric band users are almost twice as likely to divorce their partners. Of the 12,531 married patients interviewed 14.4 per cent separated within six years…
London teacher claims to have 'superpower' memory and never 'forgets anything'
2026-04-07 12:02:36 A woman claims to have a “superpower” memory because she “can’t forget anything”. Yasmin Omar, a teacher based in London, knows the birthdays of all the students she…
Builders putting AI into their toolboxes
2026-04-07 12:00:34 Builders are packing artificial intelligence (AI) into their toolboxes. New research showed that one in five use the technology more than five times a day, with almost a…
Humans started gambling 12,000 years ago
2026-04-02 14:04:08 Humans have been rolling the dice for a very long time. Experts say gambling dates back at least 12,000 years – after ancient dice made from bone were…
Teenager can ‘time travel’ thanks to extraordinary memory
2026-04-02 14:02:30 A teenage girl can “time travel” through her life – replaying memories like an HD movie and even previewing the future. The 17-year-old, known as TL, has a…
