New ZealandDissolve when you die, help the gardenUncomfortable with the thought of being buried or cremated when you die? You could always be dissolved.18 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleForgot why you walked in? Blame the doorWe've all walked into a room only to find that the reason for doing so has suddenly and entirely vanished from our mind. 16 Nov 06:30 PM
LifestyleBreaking up? Take care you don't die from a broken heartCan someone literally be scared to death or die of a broken heart? Short answer: Yes.08 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleYoga an effective treatment for back pain, study findsIt would seem that the ancient practice of yoga really does work - and it could be even better than going to the doctor.01 Nov 10:56 PM
LifestyleX + Y = The romance formula?Science appears to show that we like people who smell different, but not too different, writes the <I>Independent</I>'s Alice Azania-Jarvis.01 Nov 01:40 AM
LifestyleSnoring linked to smaller babiesPregnant women with sleep apnoea could be more likely to have smaller babies, researchers have found.26 Oct 10:12 PM
LifestyleLiving longer is all in the genesAdvances in genetic science could see future generations of people living free of disease well into old age.25 Oct 10:11 PM
LifestyleBody language: Eyelids speak louder than wordsJohn Walsh discovers body language that can get us – and the stars – into trouble.25 Oct 01:30 AM
LifestyleOlder does mean wiserThe over-55s use their brains more efficiently than their younger counterparts, say scientists.18 Oct 11:08 PM
LifestyleThe Pill affects sexual partner choices - studyWomen who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but who are a sounder bet for a relationship. 12 Oct 07:39 PM
LifestyleThe downside to looking on the bright sideIf you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.09 Oct 11:03 PM
LifestyleStudies identify medicinal benefits from common herbs and spicesResearchers have been finding new medicinal possibilities in some common food enhancers.06 Oct 09:30 PM
LifestyleMore varieties of sex please, we're BritishBritons are becoming more sexually adventurous, with fewer defining themselves as 'straight', research has found.29 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleQuest for identity: Who made me what I am?Is it genes or upbringing that shapes our characters, talents and traits? As an adopted child, the question has always fascinated Kate Hilpern.12 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrink and be healthy, study says - but NZ docs disagreeAmerican research has topped up the theory that a tipple a day is good for your health - but some New Zealand academics are no longer swallowing the idea.08 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe trouble with good-looking peopleStudy finds people blessed with more symmetrical facial features are more likely to selfishly focus on their own interests.14 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGene discovery to identify women with cancer riskStudy finds fault in a gene that normally helps the body repair its DNA increases a woman's risk of ovarian cancer six-fold.08 Aug 04:05 AM
New ZealandStudy's aim: test to find men's cancer really earlyA prostate test which could detect a single cancer cell passed in urine has been given a $800,000 funding boost.20 Jul 05:30 PM
