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Dechox: British Heart Foundation challenges public to give up chocolate for a month

Dechox is the new campaign urging you to give up your favourite sweet treat.

Feb 15, 2018

By Ruchira Sharma

Grieving mother uses dead son's sperm to give birth to grandchildren

Rajshree Patil's son was pursuing engineering in Germany when he was diagnosed with a stage IV cancer in the brain.

Feb 15, 2018

By Divya Kishore

Having too much money can make you unhappy, study finds

When it comes to how much money an individual earns, there may be an optimal amount that will make you happy.

Feb 14, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

New hope for herpes sufferers as scientists discover 'novel' drug

A team of experts found a new class of drugs that could offer alternative treatment to ocular herpes, and even extend to other types of herpes, including mouth and genital cases.

Feb 14, 2018

By Claire Toureille

What are PFASs and is your non-stick pan making you fat?

A new study suggests that chemicals found on the lining of pans could affect how the body metabolises food.

Feb 14, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Half of people over 65 think they're not getting enough sex

52% of people 65 or older think they're not getting enough sex. However, with age, people tend to value friendship over romance.

Feb 14, 2018

By Claire Toureille

Transgender woman becomes first to breastfeed her baby despite not giving birth

The woman received hormone replacement therapy and was put on a breast pumping regimen in order to facilitate milk production.

Feb 14, 2018

By Lara Rebello

There are (at least) 14 different kinds of love described in the world's languages

"Untranslatable words help us understand the bountiful variety of emotions and bonds that are in English subsumed within the one word 'love'".

Feb 14, 2018

Anthropology

Who's your ideal mate? Your 'first love' may have something to do with it

Studies have shown that early experiences play an important role in who we choose as a sexual partner.

Feb 13, 2018

Psychologists reveal the key factors to reveal if your spouse will cheat on you

Surprisingly, individuals in couples with a satisfactory sex lives were more likely to cheat on their partners.

Feb 13, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

International Condom Day: Common myths that need to be busted

The day is promoted by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV through safe sex practices.

Feb 13, 2018

By Karen Noronha

World first: Woman in North America infected with eye worm that only attacks cattle

Twenty Thelazia gulosa worms extracted from Mary's eyes over 20 days. Experts think cattle parasite picked up from Oregon ranch.

Feb 12, 2018

By Claire Toureille

What is Hashimoto's? Gigi Hadid slams body shamers after disease caused her to lose weight

Model Gigi Hadid has spoken out about how Hashimoto's disease has changed her body.

Feb 12, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Gout causes in and around joints, particularly the big toe (Reuters)

What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Man suffers from rare condition that makes the body fall apart from the inside

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome weakens the connective tissue that supports organs and body parts, holding them in place.

Feb 12, 2018

By Karen Noronha

Global Drug Survey 2017: What drugs are likely to hospitalise you - what you need to know about them

The survey found that alcohol has put more people in the emergency room than cocaine.

Feb 11, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

'Broken heart syndrome' is real, say researchers - but can it kill?

Symptoms of the condition initially appear similar to those of a heart attack, making it difficult to diagnose.

Feb 10, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

This is the reason you are always late - according to science

Studies show certain personality traits lead to chronic lateness even when we are aware of the negative consequences.

Feb 9, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

What is vulvodynia and why can it make sex feel like 'serrated knives between your legs'?

Story of stylist Callista Jane Wilson who suffered for years from painful sex condition has been made into a play.

Feb 9, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Cancer patient buys chemotherapy machine off eBay because NHS can't afford it

A cancer patient bought his own chemotherapy machine off eBay for just £175, after NHS nurses told him the hospital couldn't afford to buy one.

Feb 9, 2018

By Ben Skipper

Cancer NHS

Jeremy Hunt says NHS staff 'knew what they signed up for' amid its worst ever crisis

Health Secretary says 'significantly more' money will need to be invested to improve Britain's health service.

Feb 9, 2018

By Dan Cancian

NHS

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