Scientists now have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes swimming inside the toys and say the murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained “potentially pathogenic bacteria” in four …

You change into your coziest PJs, turn off Game of Thrones and snuggle under the covers. And then you lie in bed, tossing and turning, for the next two hours. What’s the deal? Here are seven things that might be keeping you from your best night’s sleep. DON’T: TAKE A HOT BATH Soaking in a …

Butter and margarine are certainly very similar products—they often look alike and have comparable consistencies and functions—but the differences that exist between them are critical. What is butter? Butter is a dairy product made from milk or cream. It’s created when cream is vigorously churned, which causes its solids (butterfat) and liquids (buttermilk) to separate, …

Lurking just under your skin might be a new organ only now identified for the first time, say a team of scientists. In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from New York University’s School of Medicine say they have found a new organ they’re calling the “interstitium.” It’s nearly everywhere—just below …

Easter is nearly upon us, and you shouldn’t feel guilty over indulging in a chocolate egg (or two… OK, maybe three). But what if our bank holiday weekend treats could have surprising health benefits? Wouldn’t that be great? We assumed chocolate was a total no-no for gut health, but wanted to chat to Dr Naila …