Consuming red and processed meat, as well as junk food including sugary drinks, can increase the risk of bowel cancer by a third, according to new research. The study, published in the journal JAMA Oncology, looks at whether ‘proinflammatory dietary patterns increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer’ – the US’s second most deadly cancer, …

Fred Lamar was overcome with emotion when his grandson surprised him on his 81st birthday with a fully restored 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Cam Dedman spent a year and nearly $30,000 of his own money to restore his grandfather’s rusty old vehicle that had been sitting in his garage collecting dust for decades. “The car …

If you’ve had a busy week, and not fulfilled the recommended eight hours of sleep each night, it’s easy to get to the weekend and feel in need of some extra shut-eye. Previous research has suggested that you need to get even hours across the week to stay in top health. But a new study, …

Researchers show that a collection of small adaptations in proteins that respond to stress, accumulated over millennia of human history, could help to explain our increased natural defenses and longer lifespan. Researchers at Newcastle University show that a collection of small adaptations in proteins that respond to stress, accumulated over millennia of human history, could …

Russian President Vladimir Putin took a dip into the icy Lake Seliger to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday, Epiphany. Putin, 65, approached a hole cut in the ice in north-western Russia before dipping himself into the water and crossing himself. Epiphany is celebrated on Jan. 19, the day when it is believed infant Jesus was …