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Making even a modest daily stroll could dramatically slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have found. A long-term study by researchers at Mass General Brigham Hospital in Boston revealed that walking just 3,000 to 5,000...

A woman who nearly died during childbirth claims she met her late father in the afterlife, and discovered heaven isn't real. Jane Dawson, from Scotland, says she had a life-altering revelation after almost dying during childbirth. As the pain...

Aliens may have stopped trying to communicate with humanity because they are bored. A NASA scientist has also suggested the extra-terrestrial creatures are using technology as limited as our own. The idea, known as the “radical mundanity...

Researchers from Princeton University say the new finding could rewrite astronomy textbooks and expand the number of recognised planets beyond the current eight. The possible planet was detected indirectly after astronomers noticed that around 50...

Experts say smart devices could suggest solutions to everyday tasks that often cause couples and families to be at loggerheads with each other. This includes fridges giving meal options based on what is stored inside the appliance, as well as what...

New research reveals that almost half of Brits gain weight after starting a relationship, with one in five piling on between 11lb and 22lb, and more than one in 10 adding over 22lb to their frame. The findings, from a survey by Chemist4U, suggest...

A revolutionary eye implant is helping blind people to see again in what doctors are calling a "life-changing" breakthrough. The PRIMA system, developed by scientists in London, allows patients who have lost their vision due to age-...

Stevia, a natural sweetener that is also present in fizzy drinks, contains compounds known as steviosides, which - when mixed with over-the-counter drug minoxidil - can revive hair growth on bald heads. In tests conducted on mice, boffins placed a...

An overall examination of 18,288 tweets and retweets over a span of 15 years correlates with long-term health data in the West of England, indicating that individuals posting overnight are more likely to experience poor mental well-being and report...

Scientists at Florida Atlantic University in the US found that women who spent just one hour a week training service dogs showed biological signs of slower ageing, compared to those who did not. The study focused on 28 female veterans ages 32 to 72...

Scientists have developed a method to create human eggs from skin cells, raising hopes for new fertility treatments. Researchers have successfully demonstrated a process that turns skin cells into egg-like cells with the correct number of...

Researchers from the University of Wurzburg, Germany, have developed a molecular sensor that releases a strong thyme-like flavour when it encounters the influenza virus. The breakthrough could allow people to diagnose infection simply by chewing...