Science Focus

A flesh-eating parasite has almost reached the US border. Should we be worried?

A deadly fly once wiped out across North America has resurfaced in northern Mexico – and it’s creeping ever closer to the US ...
Science Focus

There's a 'critical' design flaw in women's running shoes, warn scientists

“Most so-called women’s running shoes aren’t truly designed for women,” first author of the study Dr Chris Napier – assistant ...
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Here’s what curved nails and bulbous fingertips could mean for your health

Clubbed fingers – where the tips become bulbous and nails curve downward – can be a subtle sign of underlying disease. They can be associated with low oxygen levels in the blood over time. While heart ...
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Why living near a golf course could double your Parkinson's risk

To ask about the health benefits of moving nearer a golf course has the whiff of someone desperately trying to use scientific research to convince their partner that living next to Gleneagles is a ...
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Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew

At each stage in our lives, we dwell in a certain corner of social media – and the 40-plus mums around the table at my Friday morning coffee club are no exception. Our feeds, once filled with ...