Life & Style
Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction
July 2, 2015
Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction
Go see them now, before it's too late: threatened by neglect, the elements, changing architectural trends or ruthless developers, these…
Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons
July 2, 2015
Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons
The availability of indoor tanning outside of tanning salons may promote risky use because of lax regulation, US researchers say.Outside…
LUXE City Guides – Bespoke Paris
July 2, 2015
LUXE City Guides – Bespoke Paris
Never mind the Big Four, any fashionista worth her Céline Trapeze will tell you that for timeless elegance and faultless…
Zanzibar: On the trail of turtles and glam rock gods
July 1, 2015
Zanzibar: On the trail of turtles and glam rock gods
Pond Ali Hamadi discusses the sea turtles swimming toward him across the lagoon as a father would his children. Arguably, he…
Plastic surgeons from different countries prefer different breast shapes
July 1, 2015
Plastic surgeons from different countries prefer different breast shapes
In an international study, plastic surgeons from different countries had varying preferences for the ideal size and shape of breasts…
PTSD tied to heart, stroke risk among women
July 1, 2015
PTSD tied to heart, stroke risk among women
Women with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, suggests…
Europe’s best summer food festivals
June 30, 2015
Europe’s best summer food festivals
The word "festival" conjures plenty of unwelcome images: knee-deep mud, leaky tents and sinister burgers. For those sick of the all-inclusive…
Summer hideaways: Best US seaside escapes
June 30, 2015
Summer hideaways: Best US seaside escapes
Drowsy port towns aren't trying to make it big. They're content to sit quietly idle without the throngs of trend-seekers in…
Scientists crack gene secret that lets poppies make morphine
June 30, 2015
Scientists crack gene secret that lets poppies make morphine
Scientists have identified a key gene used by poppies to make morphine, paving the way for better methods of producing…
Nearly four of 10 US kids exposed to violence
June 30, 2015
Nearly four of 10 US kids exposed to violence
Phone-based surveys show that nearly four of every 10 kids and teens in the US were exposed to violence or…