Festive heartburn cures: why over-the-counter drugs may be hurting your gut

Dec 31, 2015 10:27 am UTC| Health

At the time of Xmas parties many of us may be waking up with regrets, sore heads, fragile stomachs and some heartburn (acid reflux) which in a year can affect over 40% of us and one in five weekly. In the past, we may...

Self-control or government regulation? Squaring the blame for overeating

Dec 29, 2015 23:57 pm UTC| Health

People overeat. And people dont always make the healthiest food choices. That much is clear. But who is to blame for overeating and poor food choices? And can we do anything about it? Impact of the food...

Should I throw away food once a fly has landed on it?

Dec 23, 2015 22:49 pm UTC| Health

It only takes a single fly to alight on your picnic lunch to make you uneasy about what germs may have landed with it. But what harm can come from a fly landing on your food? Should you throw it away? There are hundreds...

Why children who sleep more get better grades

Dec 23, 2015 10:35 am UTC| Health

Sleep plays a fundamental role in the way we learn. Emerging evidence makes a compelling case for the importance of sleep for language learning, memory, executive function, problem solving and behaviour during...

Got a hangover? Here's what's happening in your body

Dec 22, 2015 01:10 am UTC| Health

Its that time of year when we raise a glass to celebrate Christmas, the beginning of holidays, the new year, or simply to join with our friends. Many of us will pay a price, even if its just in the form of a...

Facebook stalking your ex can become addictive – and hurt you in the long run

Dec 21, 2015 10:09 am UTC| Health

Its been shown that the use of social media comes with pros and cons: increased social connection and enhanced commitment in relationships, but also increased depression and decline in well-being. One common situation...

Connections aren't conversations – while technology enables, it can also interfere

Dec 21, 2015 10:08 am UTC| Technology Insights & Views Health

A prisoner was in the US was recently released after 44 years of incarceration for the attempted murder of a police officer. Emerging onto the streets of New York City, Otis Johnson, now 69, found himself bewildered by the...