Alexander Katiraie
Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds
New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.
Published: February 14, 2026, 10:31 pm
Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you age
Women's health expert Mary Claire Haver reveals three essential changes for healthy aging: sleep, proper nutrition and strength training.
Published: February 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. Now I feel calm in the water and strong on land
It was a wobbly start. But every time I haul my paddleboard out I feel my balance and confidence improving
At 66, I don’t feel old but, according to my grandsons, I’m ancient. While I’m reasonably active and walk most days, articles about ageing well hit home. Walking isn’t sufficient. I should be doing something about my strength, balance and core. Five-minutes-a-day routines may work for some but I know that I’ll start with good intentions and soon give up. I’m not one for going to the gym and yoga has never been my thing.
The answer is in my boat shed. It’s a paddleboard I bought for fun a few years ago. I was a total beginner; a friend gave me a few lessons. Then several floods turned the Hawkesbury River, where I live, a foul brown and my board has been sitting in the boat shed, unused. Then winter got in the way.
Continue reading...Published: February 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Published: February 14, 2026, 3:53 pm
Amazing new side-effect of nicotine - it can help you eat less, live longer and even sharpen your brain. But only if you take it like this…
Cigarettes are one of the deadliest consumer products ever sold. Now, in a startling twist, the very substance that made smoking so addictive is being rebranded as an anti-ageing weapon.
Published: February 14, 2026, 12:32 am
Dietitians reveal the 'super' breakfast food to eat if you want to live longer
Dietitians have revealed a 'super' and cheap breakfast food that may lower the risk of chronic disease and bolster the chance of living longer, as well as how to customize it each morning.
Published: February 15, 2026, 3:40 am
Revealed: Cheap grocery-store supplement that reverses hair loss, boosts bone density and even protects mental health... experts say EVERYONE can benefit
When Dr Bernadette Atanga moved from her hometown of Houston to Michigan, she felt exhausted. But a cheap grocery store supplement reversed it.
Published: February 15, 2026, 1:58 am
The signs a blemish or freckle in your eye has turned cancerous like Emily's. Cases have soared a shocking 30 per cent. Now doctors reveal the warning signs everyone must know
Since Laura Graham-Claire was a child she had known that there was a freckle in her right eye. It was barely visible, but the blemish had been spotted during an eye test.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:50 am
Bladder cancer patients offered survival hope by new drug greenlit on NHS
Studies show durvalumab can halt progression of the muscle-invasive form of the disease and prevent further hospitalisation.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:50 am
Weight-loss jabs like Mounjaro lower risk of sight-loss for patients with diabetes
A US study found that patients who were taking Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, had a reduced risk of being diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:49 am
How looking younger than your age could be the secret to a long life: These 'super-agers' reveal the regimes that have kept them decades below their biological age - from what they eat to how much they move (and the surprising thing they avoid)
For years, studies have analysed huge numbers of people - including so-called 'super-agers' who live remarkably long and healthy lives - to examine the factors that influence ageing.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:49 am
Revealed: The toxic chemicals in your perfume that could be causing hair loss and weight gain. So are you wearing one of these ten bestselling fragrances that contain ingredients that may disrupt hormones?
For millions of us, applying a spritz of perfume is something we do without a second thought - but experts are warning that some popular ranges could contain potentially dangerous chemicals.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:49 am
Pardon me? Nearly half of Britons say hearing loss places strain on their relationship
One in four of admitted that regularly having to repeat themselves was a cause of tension, while others said they were often left feeling ignored, misunderstood or accused of 'not listening'.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:40 am
Eating a slice of cheese a day may cut the risk of gallstones
Around five million adults in the UK are thought to suffer from the painful condition, which happens when too much cholesterol builds up in the bile and gallbladder.
Published: February 15, 2026, 12:31 am
Increasingly common health conditions raise risk of death from cancer that killed James Van Der Beek
A sweeping analysis of over 50 million people found that a cluster of common health conditions significantly raises the risk of multiple cancers and sharply worsens colorectal cancer survival.
Published: February 14, 2026, 9:38 pm
After Steve got breathless on short walks he was diagnosed with deadly COPD. Now he's cured himself and even run marathons... and doctors say nearly every sufferer can do the same
When Steve Bowen became breathless on a short walk after picking up his grandson Riggs from school, he knew something was seriously wrong. His head was pounding.
Published: February 14, 2026, 4:56 pm
All the signs your partner has had secret plastic surgery: From nose shadows to shiny freckles... and check the bedsheets
Your partner's 'glow up' may not be from diet and exercise. About a third of cosmetic surgery patients keep their procedures a secret. But doctors say that even subtle tweaks leave telltale signs.
Published: February 14, 2026, 3:42 pm
Physiotherapist reveals the most common injuries caused by running... and who is most likely to get hurt
We're halfway through February, and you might be wondering when the 2026 health kick you promised yourself six weeks ago will begin - is it time to join a run club?
Published: February 14, 2026, 3:33 pm
Eat your way to a better orgasm: Nutritionist shares foods that can bolster your libido... just in time for Valentine's Day
You've probably heard that oysters are an aphrodisiac, chocolate can help put you in the mood and chili will spice up your sex life, but is it really possible to eat your way to a better orgasm?
Published: February 14, 2026, 3:32 pm
Why you get dizzy or a racing heart when you stand up - and how to stop it, by DR ELLIE. The drugs and lifestyle changes that work, what to ask your doctor and the problems it can herald
I am 54 and have dizzy spells and heart palpitations when I stand up. I was prescribed beta blockers but these didn't help. What could be the problem?
Published: February 14, 2026, 11:53 am
Raw milk warning: As middle class foodies hustle at farm gateways to get their mitts on trendy unpasteurised milk, experts reveal hidden dangers
Raw milk, which is not heat-treated, can carry bugs including salmonella, E. coli , tuberculosis and listeria. Listeria kills 30 percent of babies whose mothers contract deadly listeriosis.
Published: February 14, 2026, 10:31 am
Mounjaro for lunch? Pharmacy launches walk-in weight-loss jabs service on UK high streets nationwide
Boots has launched an in-store service for weight loss drugs aimed at people 'popping out on their lunch break.'
Published: February 14, 2026, 1:38 am
What happens if NASA's moon mission goes wrong? The 5 worst-case scenarios for Artemis II, revealed - from a fireball on the launchpad to a medical crisis 250,000 miles away from Earth
As NASA readies itself for the Artemis II mission to the moon, experts have revealed everything that could go wrong on the daring space voyage.
Published: February 15, 2026, 2:09 am
Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app
Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.
Published: February 14, 2026, 7:22 pm
China unveils the world’s largest flying car
Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.
Published: February 14, 2026, 1:07 pm
Constant Sexual Aggression Drives Female Tortoises to Walk Off Cliffs
On a remote island in North Macedonia, male Hermann’s tortoises outnumber females 19 to 1, an imbalance driving the population to extinction.
Published: February 14, 2026, 10:02 am
Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95
An engineer by training, he used systems theory and quantitative analysis to examine criminal behavior, revealing the systemic patterns of crime.
Published: February 15, 2026, 2:42 am
Trump Erased the Endangerment Finding. Here Come the Lawsuits.
The battle is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is far more conservative today than it was when the measure was established.
Published: February 14, 2026, 6:33 pm
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Published: February 14, 2026, 3:53 pm
What to Know About the E.P.A.’s Big Attack on Climate Regulation
The Trump administration has repealed the scientific determination that underpins the government’s legal authority to combat climate change.
Published: February 14, 2026, 2:03 am
US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude in Venezuela raid, report says
Wall Street Journal says Claude used in operation via Anthropic’s partnership with Palantir Technologies
Claude, the AI model developed by Anthropic, was used by the US military during its operation to kidnap Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, the Wall Street Journal revealed on Saturday, a high-profile example of how the US defence department is using artificial intelligence in its operations.
The US raid on Venezuela involved bombing across the capital, Caracas, and the killing of 83 people, according to Venezuela’s defence ministry. Anthropic’s terms of use prohibit the use of Claude for violent ends, for the development of weapons or for conducting surveillance.
Continue reading...Published: February 14, 2026, 4:15 pm
The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears
Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packages
What happens to the data that smart home cameras collect? Can law enforcement access this information – even when users aren’t aware officers may be viewing their footage? Two recent events have put these concerns in the spotlight.
A Super Bowl ad by the doorbell-camera company Ring and the FBI’s pursuit of the kidnapper of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, have resurfaced longstanding concerns about surveillance against a backdrop of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The fear is that home cameras’ video feeds could become yet another part of the government’s mass surveillance apparatus.
Continue reading...Published: February 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
What is dart frog toxin, which is said to have been used to kill Alexei Navalny?
Epibatidine is about 100 times more potent than morphine, and derived from frogs native to South America
Epibatidine, the dart frog toxin Britain says was used to kill Alexei Navalny, is about 100 times more potent than morphine.
The extremely toxic, nicotine-like substance was first derived from the Epipedobates genus of poison dart frogs native to northern South America – which are not found naturally in Russia.
Continue reading...Published: February 14, 2026, 9:12 pm
Four new astronauts arrive via SpaceX rocket at International Space Station
ISS now fully crewed after a medical issue forced the evacuation of four astronauts in January
The International Space Station (ISS) returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.
SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.
Continue reading...Published: February 14, 2026, 8:43 pm