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Is tying the knot tied to a longer life span? Once you're in a marriage, there are a host of tangible and intangible benefits that give you a health advantage, according to experts.
'If you're naughty I'll phone the police' - those little lies you tell your kids can do lasting damage Sometimes a little white lie is a good thing. Other times it can have unfortunate effects, according to a new study.
How could chlamydia harm male fertility? Australian research has found the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia in testicular tissue biopsies of infertile men with no identified cause for their infertility.
How stress in pregnancy may affect preterm delivery risk and baby's sex A study found that women with either physical or psychological stress were more likely to have a girl.
How humans may possess ability to regrow cartilage A team has found evidence that human cartilage can, to some degree, renew itself, using a molecular process similar to the one that allows a salamander to grow a new limb.
Another reason why breast is best: Mother's milk fights bacteria that causes infections in infants A study found that human breast milk inhibits the growth of harmful, infection-causing bacteria in infants.
Do irregular periods mean a shorter lifespan? A study found that women with consistently irregular periods from 18 to 22 were 34% more likely to die from any cause.
Scientists shed light on how brains turn pain up or down By better understanding the brain mechanisms responsible for pain modulation, researchers hope to eventually find better cures.
Fitness Talking health: The vocabulary of fitness Get familiar with exercise terminology to ensure that you're getting the right kinds of exercise for your requirements. WATCH: Scientists say it's never too late to start exercising The return of a training classic for runners Is it better to do cardio before or after weight training?
Sore throat Does a salt water gargle do anything for a sore throat or nah? S.O.S. WATCH: What happens when your tonsils are removed? WATCH: You may have heard about laryngitis but how does it work - and what happens if it doesn't go away after a few weeks? WATCH: What is strep throat?
Allergies This cheap street drug is dethroning cocaine Cocaine is no longer king on the drug scene in Florida. Flakka, which is sold as small clear crystals that can be popped in the mouth or smoked, is now is ruling the streets. Sources of latex exposure Allergy facts vs. fiction The top 10 dog breeds for allergy sufferers
Medical schemes All you need to know about waiting periods on your medical scheme When you join a scheme for the first time, there are only two types of waiting periods which are applied – and sometimes there are none at all. Here's what you need to know. Ramaphosa launches anti-corruption forum ‘to protect the NHI Fund’ Medical aid scheme refuses to pay for local doctor's cancer treatment Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain'
Diabetes You've lost the weight – now keep it off to keep diabetes at bay In order to improve type 2 diabetes, great emphasis is placed on weight-loss. The key, however, is not to gain back those kilos. Could a pill replace insulin shots? Just a little weight loss can put diabetes into remission Why a drink a day might be good for diabetics' health
Healthy you How to avoid information overload A recent survey found that a high percentage of people are stressed by all the information they need to keep track of. Just two hours a week in nature could be your prescription to better health What would your life be like if we were born with 11 fingers? Apparently an extra finger could be quite handy Sensor-laden glove helps robotic hands 'feel' objects