Eating too many crisps during pregnancy could have a negative effect on the development of the baby, a study suggests. Crisps contain an omega-6 fat called linoleic acid that was previously thought to have health benefits such as lowering blood cholesterol. But researchers found that feeding rats with three times the recommended daily intake of… Read More »
You might think that a person would be completely clued up on their own body and the way in which it works. But it turns out that a lot of females don’t actually know all that much about their genitals. This is according to YouGov, who recently conducted a survey to discover how much anatomical… Read More »
A stint in space goes to your headNASA By Leah Crane Going to space changes your brain. Astronauts who have spent months in microgravity have more liquid in their brains, which may affect their vision even after they get back home. On Earth, gravity pulls all your bodily fluids down towards your feet. In space,… Read More »
One third of people with cancer are using complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs), reports the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in a new study published in the journal JAMA Oncology. But nearly a third of those don’t let their doctors know. According to the National Cancer Institute, CAMs are medical products and practices that… Read More »
A New York county’s ban on unvaccinated minors in public is working, an official told CNBC on Friday.
Last year, socialite Jean Shafiroff was in the market for a new car. “I always thought it would be fun to have a pink convertible,” she said. “But my husband made it clear that we can only drive gray or black cars now. “It’s not cool to be too flashy,” Shafiroff, 64, added of her… Read More »