Extracts of a tropical fruit grown on vines could have cancer blocking powers, according to new research. Scientists studying green and knobbly bitter melon fruit found that certain ingredients interfered with the chemical pathways involved in cancer growth, the BBC reported. Breast cancer: risk factors They found the fruit instructed the breast cancer cells not […]

We all know that discarded chewing gum can make our streets look like a dog’s dinner, but have you ever thought that they may be making your face deteriorate too? A cosmetic surgeon in America is suggesting that excessively chewing gum could actually give you wrinkles, citing the anecdotal evidence of the customers who come […]

We all know that loneliness is not good for the soul, but new research suggests that it can be bad for your body too. Lack of contact with others can actually increase your blood pressure if you are over 50 years of age. Psychologists at the University of Chicago have found a direct correlation between […]

If braving the pool or hitting the gym has never been your style, here’s a new way to keep your weight in check: get a good night’s sleep. Growing evidence is suggesting that not only does sleeping enough help you look and feel good, it can also keep you thin, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. […]

This Valentine’s Day, choose eco-chic gifts that will please your sweetie and the planet at the same time. Take your pick from these stylish and sustainable treats. Lindsay & Edmunds use only the finest quality organic Belgian chocolate to make their mouth-watering petits morceaus (little morsels). Their gluten-free, vegan-friendly Grand Sampler contains truffles made with […]

According to a study from the UK, hosting a dinner party is more stressful than going to work. The survey found 57 percent thought hosting a soirée was more stressful than commuting to work, and a quarter of respondents found it more trying than a job interview. The biggest concern for hosts’ was that the […]

Older women are experiencing more unplanned pregnancies than ever before because of a mistaken belief that their fertility has waned, according to experts. The UK Family Planning Association (FPA) has launched a campaign to warn women over 35 years of age to continue to use contraception, after reviewing figures that show that abortion rates are […]

If you’re having trouble losing weight, why not try living in the mountains? That is the conclusion of German researchers who found that people who live at high altitude find it easier to lose weight and keep it off. Researchers from Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich tested 20 men who had an average body mass […]

We’re lucky in Australia to have a clean, safe food supply, but the issue of food safety also extends to our homes. How we cook, handle and store foods are all important things to bear in mind when keeping our food safe. So as we move back into the routine of school and work we […]

Here’s good news for those of us who are rather partial to meat-heavy barbecues or nice rich cheeses: researchers have found that there is no clear link between saturated fat intake and heart disease. The findings, which were reached after an analysis of 21 past studies, contradict earlier conclusions about the risks involved with raising […]