It has long been dismissed as an old wives’ tale that morning sickness signals a healthy pregnancy. But experts now say it is probably true – giving encouragement to sufferers, who famously include the Duchess of Cambridge. As The Daily Mail reports, more than four in five women battle nausea in the first 12 weeks …

Modern birth control pills that are lower in oestrogen have fewer side effects than past oral contraceptives. But a large Danish study suggests that, like older pills, they still modestly raise the risk of breast cancer, especially with long-term use. Researchers found a similar breast cancer risk with the progestin-only intrauterine device, and they couldn’t …

While ginger is used as a culinary spice in cuisines from around the world, its health properties are steeped in ancient Indian traditions since time immemorial. As Zee News reports, from treating common ailments like indigestion, menstrual pain and lowering cholesterol levels to major health problems preventing cancer and protecting against Alzheimer’s disease, ginger has proved to …

When you eat, how you watch TV, and a number of hygiene habits may be seemingly harmless, but in reality, they could be shaving years off of your life. Midnight snacking That sweet or salty late night treat that you just can’t resist may increase your risk of heart disease or diabetes, according to research …

If you suffer from insomnia, nutritional therapist Rick Hay brings you the best foods to help you sleep. People have been using food and herbs traditionally for centuries to help them nod off, from cups of hot milk to chamomile tea. Now, we’re starting to understand the reasons behind some of the foods that help …