Vaping wreaks havoc on a young person's lungs
2024-09-10 14:03:28 Vaping does as much damage as smoking to a young person’s lungs. A study has compared both vapers and smokers in an exercise test and found that both…
Covid accelerated ageing in teenage brains
2024-09-10 14:09:18 Teenage brains aged rapidly during the coronavirus lockdown. Social isolation and the restrictions imposed by health measures during the global crisis have been found to have accelerated the…
Company sets out to build 'millions' of robots that can do household chores
2024-09-10 14:11:10 A company plans to build “millions” of robots to eliminate the need for humans to do chores. Robotics firm 1X have created the humanoid prototype NEO Beta that…
Night owls are at risk of type 2 diabetes because of different body clocks
2024-09-10 14:13:49 Night owls are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Scientists have concluded that those who stay up late are at greater risk of the condition as their…
Daily pill may stop people snoring
2024-09-11 14:56:06 A daily pill could prevent snoring. Researchers have found that taking a drug that is currently prescribed for epilepsy could reduce symptoms in those suffering from sleep apnoea.…
Saturn's rings are set to vanish in 2025
2024-09-11 15:00:20 Saturn’s rings will disappear early next year. The rings are one of the most recognisable features of the gas giant but space enthusiasts will be able to see…
Dark chocolate improves vision
2024-09-11 15:11:03 Eating dark chocolate can improve a person’s eyesight. A new study claims that just a small amount of the sweet treat is beneficial for vision as it can…
Fat around the waist causes chronic pain
2024-09-11 15:12:35 Fat around the waist has been linked to chronic pain in the rest of the body. A new study has discovered that people with more fat in the…
Saturday night's alright for romping
2024-09-12 15:27:34 Couples are most likely to have sex on a Saturday night. A survey conducted by underwear company Pour Moi has revealed that couples around the world are most…
Dogs can soothe feelings of physical pain
2024-09-12 15:33:02 Cuddling up to a dog can reduce symptoms of pain. Boffins in Germany have discovered that the presence of a canine can minimise feelings of pain during recoveries…
