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How safe is air quality on commercial planes?
Seventeen former and serving cabin crew are planning to take legal action against British airlines because they say contaminated air inside plane cabins has made them seriously ill, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. Figures from the Civil Aviation Authority […]
E-cigarette usage surges in past year: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Significantly more Americans are using electronic-cigarettes and other vaporizing devices than a year ago, but most of those consumers are also smoking conventional cigarettes, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings support evidence that smokers are using both traditional […]
Nuts ‘protect against early death’
Eating half a handful of nuts every day could substantially lower the risk of early death, a Dutch study suggests. Previous studies had already indicated a link with cardiovascular health, but this is the first to look at specific nuts […]
Stay calm to stay healthy
Keeping your cool during stressful situations could be key to long-term health, according to a new study. Those who let go of a cheerful mood easily as they react to minor stressors of daily life have elevated levels of inflammation, […]
Why Saying Just One Word Can Calm Runaway Emotions
I used to feel nervous when I spotted a certain imposing woman who was several rungs above me in the hierarchy at work. One day, I admitted, “Boy, I really feel intimidated by her.” Intimidated. As soon as I said the magic […]
A better night’s sleep is all in your head
Do you toss and turn at night, yearning for a good night’s sleep? According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 50 million to 70 million American adults have a sleep or wakefulness disorder that can affect their lives […]
Maggi noodles withdrawn in East African supermarket
East Africa’s biggest supermarket chain has withdrawn Nestle’s Maggi noodle brand from its shops in five countries, amid concerns over food safety. Nakumatt says the noodles have been withdrawn from shops in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, after […]
Right to die: Court backs France in Vincent Lambert case
The European Court of Human Rights has upheld the decision of a court in France to allow a paralysed man to be taken off life support. Vincent Lambert, 39, has been in a coma for seven years after a motorcycle […]
Constant stress at work may not make you fat
Constant stress on the job doesn’t necessarily lead people to pack on the pounds, an analysis of obesity research suggests. In a sign of encouragement for office workers who crave an extra pint or pizza after a rotten day, researchers […]
Survive prostate cancer, avoid ‘Western’ meals
The typical “Western” diet usually comes with lots of red meat, dairy, sugar and carbohydrates. This is not good news if for men with prostate cancer as they will have an increased risk of death, says a study. According to […]
