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Mothers who work while their children are young tend to be happier than stay-at-home mothers.

New analysis has diagnosed what caused the death and illness of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Water actually makes chilli peppers hotter.

Researchers have undertaken a genetic review of medicinal plants.

Using Botox to smooth away wrinkles has some long lasting, unexpected effects.

Vitamin E protects the membrane of your body’s cells and has anti-ageing effects.

Trees that provide frankincense, one of the wise men’s gifts for baby Jesus, may soon be extinct.

There is reason to believe that 2012 will be the year when we find another habitable planet.

Being connected and knowing your mind are the two pillars of a successful life. Here, we take a look at failure.

Coffee is the world’s second most traded commodity, only deferring to oil, and is the most traded food. It is a social lubricant but has real impacts on your body. So how should you drink it and how much should you have?