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New research may explain why some never get the flu

New research may explain why some never get the flu

By Stephen Beech A protein found in sweat, saliva and tears may explain why some people never get the flu, according to a new study. Dermcidin has antiviral activity against the virus and may shape susceptibility to potentially deadly influenza, say scientists. The influenza virus is a leading cause of

Why is it so hard to do nothing on vacation?

Why is it so hard to do nothing on vacation?

The hardest thing to do on vacation? Absolutely nothing, according to new research. Conducted by Talker Research for Margaritaville Vacation Club, a survey of 2,000 adults who have traveled in the past year looked at “the busy effect,” finding that more than half of those surveyed don’t know

Next health frontier? Earbuds may soon monitor our brains

Next health frontier? Earbuds may soon monitor our brains

By Stephen Beech Earbuds can be used to monitor brain health, according to new research. The next frontier in checking on the vital organ's well-being is to utilize technology that millions of people are already using every day, say scientists. The world-first study found that commercially

Women who stay active can cut risk of early death by half

Women who stay active can cut risk of early death by half

By Stephen Beech Women who stay active throughout middle age cut their risk of a premature death by half, according to new research. The study tracking more than 11,000 women found that meeting exercise guidelines during midlife had "strong" benefits in terms of living longer. Those who

New ape discovery ‘reshaping’ understanding of evolution

New ape discovery ‘reshaping’ understanding of evolution

By Stephen Beech The discovery of a new ape species that lived in Egypt 17 million years ago is "reshaping" the understanding of evolution. The fossil find suggests that the closest ancestors to modern apes may have emerged in northern Africa rather than in the traditionally studied regions

How this 10-year-old blind boxer learned to punch

How this 10-year-old blind boxer learned to punch

By Filipa Gaspar A ten-year-old blind boy has taken up boxing after learning to 'punch by numbers'. Archie Hayes has been taught how to move and strike his opponent using a series of numerical instructions from his coach. For example, 'one' means jab, '

Rising costs reshape meaning of engagement rings

Rising costs reshape meaning of engagement rings

Americans feel more pressure from society and social media to have an expensive engagement than from their own inner circles, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults in serious relationships, engaged or married revealed that 51% feel pressure from society as a whole and another