‘Comforting babies means fewer tears’
Comforting babies is better than letting them cry and ultimately results in fewer tears, at least during the first few weeks of life. Tell us what you think works best here

Cracking news! Eggs are the new superfood
Eggs have long been demonised as being bad for the heart. Yet new research suggests shows that far from raising cholesterol, they can protect the heart and even ward off cancer

Pacemaker that can predict heart failure
A heart pacemaker has been developed that warns patients if they need urgent medical help. It can also detect if the heart is going to stop and then deliver a life-saving electric current to shock it into working properly again

Vegetables ‘can clear the arteries’
A healthy dose of vegetables every day may help to keep the heart arteries clear, a new study suggests. They work to reduce hardened and narrow arteries, which can lead to heart disease and stroke

How old is your body?
It is news guaranteed to put a spring in the step of anyone dreading their next birthday - we are much younger than we think. The constant regeneration of cells and tissues means much of our body is weeks, years and even decades younger than our actual age, scientists have found