Forgotten rice rescue for wet phones – how grains absorb moisture and save tech overnight
December 11, 2025
Learn how dry rice can rescue wet phones: the science, a step-by-step guide, safer alternatives, common myths, and key tips to save tech overnight.
Never throw out onion skins again – how they transform limp plants into vibrant blooms in just days
December 11, 2025
Turn onion skins into a potassium-rich tonic that revives limp plants and boosts blooms in days. Simple DIY steps, best uses, and key mistakes to avoid.
People asked to wear face masks in hospitals as flu cases rise
December 11, 2025
Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire hospitals reintroduce masks as flu cases surge early to record levels; masks in A&E and symptomatic visitors to stay home.
Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children in Europe
December 11, 2025
A European probe reveals a sperm donor with a TP53 mutation fathered 197 children across 14 countries, exposing families to cancer risks and regulatory gaps.
Getting enough sleep may be the key to staying healthy, new research finds
December 11, 2025
New global study of 70,000 people finds only 1 in 8 meet sleep and activity targets, and prioritising sleep may be key to better health and more movement.
“We’re letting cancer feast on our energy”: alarming study reveals how exercise could starve tumours and slash growth by 60%
December 11, 2025
Yale mouse study shows exercise reroutes glucose to muscles, starving tumors, curbing growth, dialing down mTOR, and hinting at targeted cancer prevention.
Economists reveal why swapping one daily habit will save you hundreds annually
December 11, 2025
UK economists show how swapping your daily café coffee for home-brew can save £600–£800 a year, with clear numbers, simple habit tweaks, and smart savings tips.
The surprising bath trick doctors swear by to melt away stress in minutes
December 11, 2025
Learn the doctor-approved bath trick: soak at 38–40°C for 10–15 minutes with slow breathing and a brief cool rinse to lower stress fast and prime your sleep.
Drop a used tea bag in smelly trainers overnight and wake up to zero odour – how tannins kill bacteria while you sleep
December 10, 2025
Banish trainer odour overnight with a used tea bag. Learn how tannins curb bacteria, step-by-step tips, best teas, and safe alternatives for fresher footwear.
Cornstarch pulls impossible greasy stains out of sofas in 10 minutes – how ultra-fine powder absorbs oil before it sets forever
December 10, 2025
Beat greasy sofa stains in 10 minutes: discover how ultra‑fine cornstarch absorbs oil before it sets, plus step‑by‑step tips, fabric advice and safety notes.