In a developed country like the UK, why can life expectancy within just a few miles differ by as much as 18 years?
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The average office desk is said to contain 400 times more germs than a toilet seat.
A new wave of research is looking at how drugs we’re already familiar with can be used in prenancy to improve outcomes for unborn babies.
Can a ketogenic diet really help you lose weight? Here’s what the research says.
People with dementia can become agitated or distressed when the temperature isn’t right, but some aged-care facilities aren’t designed or operated to keep them comfortable.
Good news for cheese-lovers: all five experts said no.
Is the belief in art’s healing power just wishful thinking, or is there something to it?
About 15 million Nigerian children work - the highest rate in West Africa.
Several studies on locavores – people who go out of their way to buy foods and other products from local sources – explore the beliefs and values that makes them tick.
Societies that are happier than others would be reflecting more confidence and trust in their institutions and economic systems.
In the hunt for the next Messi, conventional wisdom favours football players with lots of experience at an early age. Research and England’s example may advocate a different approach.
If you’re worried about food poisoning at your next barbecue, wait until you see what’s for pudding.
Research shows that cities benefit from car-free days in many ways.
South Africa has made significant progress with some of the sustainable development goal targets. But with others its lagging far behind.
Part of yoga’s appeal is that it is seen as a mystical, ancient tradition. The truth is, the practice of yoga today is profoundly different from those ancient ways.
The number of UK babies being born to surrogate mothers has risen by 255% in the past six years.
Our genes are important when it comes to aptitude for sleeping soundly.
Children in the UK drink more energy drinks than in any other country in Europe — and many parents are unaware of the health risks.
Indonesia has the region’s highest rate of smoking among youths – one in five between the ages of 13 and 15 smoke. What should the government should do to stop youth from smoking?
Technology has made many aspects of daily life much easier. So why do we still feel so overwhelmed?
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