The treadmill’s no longer a cataclysmic-weather default for runners. Tech has brought competition and camaraderie to what used to be […]
Latest news about fasting diets makes me profoundly uneasy
This week brought fresh evidence for the latest miracle cure in the quest for weight loss, slowing ageing, and securing […]
Baby Makes 5! Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky Welcome 3rd Child
Another one! Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, welcomed their third child to the world on Monday, July 22. […]
‘There’s something about fatness that makes others feel entitled’
When you’re a fat person, your body is not your own. Especially if you’re a fat woman. Spare the helpful […]
German pharma Merck makes bid for US group Versum
German pharmaceutical group Merck KgaA said Wednesday it had offered to buy electronics industry supplier Versum Materials for 5.3 billion […]
How the brain makes choices: The sinuous path from decision to action
Imagine you have just flicked a lighter. If you don’t see the flame, you will naturally try a second time. […]
Why alcohol makes some people violent
Heavier drinkers are much more likely to be involved in violence if they have suffered high levels of adverse childhood […]
A single drop of blood makes skin cells line up
What happens to skin cells when they are confronted with blood? A team of researchers from Oslo University Hospital, led […]
This Simple Tip Makes It Easier to Avoid Harmful Chemicals In Plastics
We’ve been told for years that chemicals in certain plastic may be harmful to our health and our kids’ health, […]
Why we look for a partner who laughs (and makes us laugh)
Whether we’re looking for love or lust, we look for someone with a good sense of humour. Studies of courtship […]