Putrescine, the compound responsible for perhaps the foulest odor in nature—the smell of decomposing flesh—may also be a remedy for atherosclerosis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, according...

In the early 1990s, more than 100,000 children in Romania were living in overcrowded, under-funded orphanages. They suffered from severe neglect, having little interaction with caretakers. This lack of...

Have YOU got ‘burn out’ from working long hours? Scientists warn you face a higher risk of developing a deadly irregular heartbeat Exhausted workers at 20% increased risk of suffering atrial...

Chronic constipation is incredibly common. Around one in four people worldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Zealand, it’s around one in seven. Lots of things can trigger constipation:...

If you’ve got a little one on the way, or are thinking about adding to your family soon, you’re probably already focusing on your baby’s health and nourishment (#momlife). Which brings...

Published online today in the scientific journal Addiction, a 10-year study led by researchers at UCL of 41,610 smokers in England has found that smokers today show fewer signs of dependence than a decade...