Human eggs have been matured from their most primitive state to full development in the lab for the first time. The resulting eggs are ready to be fertilised, and, if healthy, could in theory be used to advance IVF treatments as well as helping women who had cancer when they were young. “It is really …

High blood pressure kills – and it kills quietly. There aren’t any obvious signs (other than a cuff reading) that a person’s blood pressure is dangerously high, which is why many call hypertension the “silent killer”. As sciencealert.com reports, it can be tough to see outward signs of pressure building up in a person’s blood …

Over the past few months, doctors, models and personal trainers have come out and shared their typical day on a plate in a bid to inspire others. And now a Sydney-based dentist has shared his daily diet and exercise regime with the world. Dr Lewis Ehrlich, a holistic dentist and former professional soccer player, runs …

Veganuary may have come to an end, but the number of people choosing to cut all animal produce (including dairy) from their diets is on the up. Indeed, recent research suggests that the number of vegans in the UK jumped from 150,000 to 542,000 in just 10 years – an increase that shows no sign …

Scientists found 222 nanometer far-UVC light was just as effective as broad spectrum UV light at killing and deactivating the aerosolized influenza virus. Experiments prove low doses of far ultraviolet C light, or far-UVC light, can wipe out airborne flu virus without harming humans. Researchers at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center suggest far-UVC lamps …