After seven difficult years, a fine day for NASA and human spaceflight

NASA/Bill Ingalls HOUSTON, Texas—For the first time since September 2010, NASA has named a new, All-American crew that will launch into space from the United States. In fact, the organization announced four of them on Friday, selecting the first two crews that will fly aboard SpaceX’s Dragon and Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on their test and […]

Heart attack warning – seven foods to avoid or risk heart disease

A heart attack is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply becoming blocked. It’s a symptom of coronary heart disease; where fatty deposits build up in blood vessels. Lower your risk of a heart attack by making some […]

Not quite magnificent seven

GETTY Lexus’ RX450h L is rivalling SUV competition from Audi, Land Rover and Volvo The new model has been added, Lexus says, in response to customer demand for seven-seat practicality and to attract more buyers with younger families.  Just 9 per cent of the regular five-seat RX buyers have children aged between three and nine, […]

Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Seven signs not related to movement to watch out for

PARKINSON’S disease is a condition that affects parts of the brain and the nervous system. The main symptoms are related to the body’s movement, with shaking in the hands being the most well-known. But people may get other symptoms that aren’t related to movement. There are seven of these to watch out for.

Mini stroke symptoms: Seven signs there’s a problem and you’re at risk of having a stroke

MINI stroke symptoms are the same as those of a stroke, but they tend to only last for a few minutes or hours. It’s important to be aware of all the signs because a mini stroke could mean you’re at risk of having a full stroke in the near future, which can have fatal consequences. […]

Mini stroke symptoms: Seven signs there's a problem and you're at risk of having a stroke

Mini strokes are also known as a TIA – a transient ischaemic attack. Like strokes, a TIA is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery leading to the brain. The main symptoms are the same as those of a stroke, and usually begin suddenly. The difference is the symptoms only last for a few […]

Weight loss: Woman reveals how she dropped more than seven stone by giving up one drink

Weight loss is a shared goal for many of us in the UK, and one inspirational woman explained how to lose weight on her Instagram account. Kashmir Jacobson, 26, from Australia, transformed her body from overweight to slim and toned in the space of two years. Although she did not reveal her original weight, her […]