Health

• Vitamin C kills multidrug-resistant TB in laboratory tests

  Scientists have found that vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in the laboratory. The surprise discovery may point to a new way of tackling this…

• Full spring cleaning burns more calories than running a marathon

  New research shows that spring cleaning can burn off even more calories than running a marathon. Houseproud homeowners typically burn up 3,655 calories each year just by…

• Face Trainer: Training balaclava claims to tone up saggy faces

  Face Trainer, the latest product to hit the market promising a youthful complexion, may leave even the most dedicated beauty disciple at a loss for words. In the same way…

• EU bans refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables

  Starting with 2014, the European Commission will ban the use of refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables. From 1 January 2014, restaurants may…

• DSM-5: Controversial updates to mental health manual to be published

  DSM-5, an update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - is to be published later. Controversy and criticism has…

• Recipe: Super slimming mushroom inspired meal

  Mushroom-rich diet followed by Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne and Roxanne Pallett can help women lose weight without shrinking their bust. The mushroom plan is being touted as…