Health
Serious loneliness ‘spans the adult lifespan – not just old age’
Researchers found that not only is loneliness more prevalent than previously feared, but is "particularly acute" during the late-20s, mid-50s and late-80s
Smoking in pregnancy damages unborn baby’s DNA, which can cause early death
It alters chemicals that turn genes on or off - making the infant prone to illnesses seen in adult smokers
Christmas Coca Cola truck comes acropper of council for cans giveaway
Council chiefs tried to stop the illuminated red truck stopping in Croydon, south London, this weekend.
Always looking on the bright side of life ‘really does reduce stress’
Trying to find something good in a bad situation is particularly effective the less money a person makes, suggests research
Obesity could be cured with a pill made from something unexpected
A mineral found in clay may stop people piling on the pounds even after gorging on burgers and chips or drinking too much beer.
Travelling on public transport really does increase your risk of catching colds and flu
And those who have long journeys or use busy stations are most vulnerable.
Smartphone ‘could do away with injections’ here’s how
The electronic device designed to sit in the stomach for at least a month can also detect illnesses early relaying a diagnosis wirelessly
Dementia breakthrough could improve treatment of Alzheimer’s
It uses radioactive drugs to light up rogue proteins in the brain that cause different forms of dementia - leading to earlier diagnosis
Coffee could hold the key to curing Parkinson’s disease and common form of dementia
Brew rich in two chemicals that when combined destroy rogue proteins in the brain.