Health
Why breastfeeding may actually protect the mother from a serious illness later in life
Stroke risk was 19 per cent lower in women who had breastfed for up to six months, according to a study
Daily tipple reduces risk of heart disease in women – but not men
Women who drank in moderation on a regular basis were less likely to develop Britain's second biggest killer.
Evolution favours ‘survival of the laziest’ rather than fittest
Chilling is good for you as those living in fast lane go extinct
Open plan offices ‘healthier for workers’
They are linked to less stress and more physical activity than cubicles or private offices
Stress during pregnancy ‘increases risk of mood disorders for baby girls’
Researchers found that high maternal levels of the stress hormone cortisol during pregnancy increase anxious and depressive-like behaviour in female offspring at the age of two
Saliva ‘may influence what we like to eat’
Researchers found consuming fruit and veg increased proteins in saliva that suppressed their bitter flavours within a week
Strawberries ‘could help reduce harmful inflammation in the colon’
Reseachers found that eating just a handful of strawberries a day could vastly decrease symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Vaping ‘can damage DNA – and may increase the risk of cancer’
Researchers analysed the saliva and mouth cells of five e-cigarette users before and after a 15-minute vaping session
Milk with breakfast ‘lowers risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes’
It lowers blood glucose throughout the day, according to new research