Phillip Schofield reduces Holly to tears with birthday poem: ‘The sister I never had’

The This Morning team celebrated Holly Willoughby’s milestone birthday with Phillip Schofield lining up a whole host of surprises for the 40-year-old. One of his presents was a poem in which he declared his love for Holly, insisting she was the “sister I never had”. Phillip had teamed up with poet Tom Roberts for the […]

Vitamin D lowers risk of cancer death, fish oil reduces odds of heart attack, study suggests

A large U.S. study designed to gauge the health benefits of vitamin D and fish oil supplements concludes that the omega-3 oil can dramatically reduce the odds of a heart attack while vitamin D’s benefits seem to come from lowering the risk of death from cancer.

Disney reduces the chances of CG hair disasters

Movie studios often want computer-generated hair to have a specific effect, whether it’s a seductive toss or a careless flick that knocks something over. But there’s a problem: most rough-cut simulations don’t realistically simulate hair, leading to a lot of guesswork and time-consuming edits. Disney (no stranger to hair-centric movies) has a solution, though. It […]

Recognizing transgender identities reduces depression and suicidality, study shows

The transgender community has fought for the right to use adopted names in everyday life and on social media. Now, a new study has revealed that using a transgender person’s chosen name helps to combat depression. In a report published by the University of Texas, researchers discovered that when transgender youths are allowed to use […]

How to take cumin for weight loss: Study reveals spice burns fat and reduces weight

Weight loss is something many Britons want to achieve, but it can be tricky to know how to do it. However, adding one spice to your diet can help you shed the pounds, scientists have revealed. One study called ‘Effect of cumin powder on body composition and lipid profile in overweight and obese women’ found […]

Food component that reduces hunger may hold key in fight against obesity

Phenylalanine – a component of dietary protein – reduces food intake by affecting the release of appetite-regulating hormones in the gut, research shows.  Experts believe that it may be the reason why diets that involve eating a lot of protein can be successful at promoting weight loss.  However, high-protein diets such as Atkins and Dukan […]