The mother of an 11-year-old girl who died after an allergic reaction to toothpaste is sharing her story. The family of Denise Saldate, who live in California, US, are in mourning after her sudden death caused by a reaction to a milk protein in prescription toothpaste. Denise on April 6, just two days after she received a prescription …
We all know smoking is bad for us, causing everything from bad breath to increasing our risk of cancer. But, despite all the warnings, some of us still can’t resist an occasional ‘social cigarette’ at the pub – with others sustaining a full-blown addiction. Thankfully, scientists have discovered a brand new way to quit for good, and we …
A yoga enthusiast claims that he keeps his health in tip-top condition by snorting his own urine. Sam Cohen, 41, funnels a cup of urine up his nostrils every time he visits the bathroom and refers to the homemade drink as ‘Auryn’ which is Celtic for ‘golden’. The North Londoner swears by the practice and holds it …
We’ve all been there. Scraping cold, rock-hard butter on to your bread can often leave you with a crumbly mess. In contrast, a pat of room temperature butter melting into warm toastis the stuff of dreams. With this in mind, you’ve probably considered leaving your butter out, so it’s always readily spreadable and soft. You might have already …
With the average Brit getting one to two less hours sleep a night compared to 60 years ago, most of us have a vested interest in upping our snooze time with everything from natural remedies to weekend lie-ins. But, do you remember the last time you turned over your mattress? While we’re all faintly aware of the practice, a quick …
A Twitter post illustrating how people with astigmatism see light has gone viral and is causing users to question whether they might also suffer from the common eye condition. The tweet, by Unusual Facts, depicted two side-by-side images of traffic at night to highlight the difference in vision between those with astigmatism and those without it. …