Lifestyle
16 May 2013, 07:58
Bereaved parents who do not want to see their dead babies go through a conventional autopsy could in future be offered a less invasive option.
15 May 2013, 07:45
Munching on some nutritious insects could help fight obesity, researchers claim.
14 May 2013, 07:50
One new disease related to Sars and one a possible new bird flu have the potential to spark global outbreaks, experts warn.
13 May 2013, 13:56
The same sex marriage bill was debated for the first time in the Nigerian Senate in 2011 and is a very controversial piece of legislation.
13 May 2013, 07:17
Coca-Cola says it will make lower-kJ options and clear kilojoule labelling more widely available around the world.
10 May 2013, 09:31
Can you ever completely affair-proof your marriage? Even if you can't, there are things you can do to reduce the chances of an affair substantially. Find out how.
09 May 2013, 09:24
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a test that can determine which children with malaria are likely to develop cerebral malaria.
07 May 2013, 08:49
A new study offers evidence to support what many people have learned for themselves: never go grocery shopping when you're hungry.
06 May 2013, 08:29
Worried about what your dog is chewing on when you're at work, or whether your home is secure while on vacation?
20 April 2013, 11:07
Twitter can easily teach people about social movements such as Occupy Wall Street and even entice them to participate, according to a new study
15 April 2013, 16:07
Dr Oyewumi Akintomiwa, chief executive officer of God's Cure Medical Diagnosis Centre in Lagos, said that stress and alcoholism worsen erectile dysfunction.
08 April 2013, 10:45
A Public Health Physician, Dr Alex Okoh, said that stress, disease and pregnancy are factors that increase blood pressure.
31 March 2013, 16:29
Women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half the number of menopausal hot flashes they had before the treatment
30 March 2013, 10:45
A new study finds that climate drives a large part of African diarrhoeal disease and increases the threat to vulnerable communities.
22 March 2013, 09:15
Poor oral hygiene and gum disease have been identified as a cause of male infertility, says Dr Solomon Nwahtor, a Senior Consultant Periodontologist.
15 March 2013, 12:38
Green tea and coffee may help lower the risk of stroke, especially when both are taken as a regular part of the diet, according to new research.
10 February 2013, 10:42
Men who reported permanent stress have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than men who reported no stress.
09 February 2013, 10:30
Humans may have descended from apes, but long before that there was a small, four-legged insect-eating critter, according to new research.
01 February 2013, 15:26
Research has shown that some viewpoints about cancer are mere fallacies.
30 January 2013, 14:29
Biting your nail may appear to be harmless, but it can damage your teeth if it becomes compulsive.
20 January 2013, 16:30
Indulgence in rich food and plenty of alcohol can leave many people with painful joints.
19 January 2013, 09:49
Dogs and wolves are genetically so similar, it’s been difficult for biologists to understand why wolves remain fiercely wild, while dogs can gladly become “man’s best friend.”
11 January 2013, 09:42
There are lots of myths surrounding first aid and how to administer it. These are some of the most common, and dangerous.
10 January 2013, 09:53
If you've always wanted a fork that spies on your eating habits, you're in luck: A company has developed a utensil that records when you lift it to your mouth.
09 January 2013, 10:57
Spanish researchers have traced the bacterial microbiota map in breast milk, which is the main source of nourishment for newborns.