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Pure arsenic is a steel-gray, brittle solid. It is typically found in the environment combined with other elements.

How does arsenic kill?

By Charles Choi published 21 June 22

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element with properties similar to those found in phosphorus. It is also a deadly toxin that is difficult to detect.

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Best humidifiers 2022: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms with these humidifiers

By Sarah Finley published 21 June 22

Buying Guide Struggling with dry air in your home? We’ve tried and tested the best humidifiers to help you breathe easy, and keep your skin glowing

Buying Guide

Oclean X Pro Elite toothbrush review

By Lou Mudge published 20 June 22

Review The Oclean X Pro Elite is an app-aided, sleek-looking electric toothbrush that monitors your brushing – and offers advice on how to do it better

Review

What fruits can you eat on keto?

By Anna Gora published 20 June 22

Wondering what fruits you can eat on keto? Here’s how to reap the benefits of fruits without overloading on carbohydrates

What is the 5:2 diet?

By Maddy Biddulph published 19 June 22

Reference The 5:2 diet is a popular fasting method. Here's everything you need to know, from what to eat to potential risks

Reference

How to whiten teeth naturally at home

By Louise Bond published 18 June 22

Find out what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to the ways to whiten teeth naturally

A foamy, yellow bar of soap against a white background

How does soap kill germs?

By Donavyn Coffey published 18 June 22

Soap is great at getting rid of pathogenic bacteria and viruses because of its molecular structure.

This 3D illustration shows a cross-section of kidneys inside a human body.

3 kids receive kidney transplants without need for immune-suppressing drugs

By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 June 22

Three children with a rare genetic disease received kidney transplants without the need for any immune-suppressing drugs.

HelloFresh review

By Harry Bullmore published 17 June 22

review HelloFresh left our team’s taste buds happy, but some were hungry for more

review

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Is milk good for your teeth?

By Lou Mudge published 17 June 22

Is milk good for your teeth – and does it build stronger bones? We separate fact from fiction

woman drinking a meal replacement shake for weight loss

Should you use a meal replacement shake to lose weight?

By Lucy Gornall published 16 June 22

Looking to shed a few pounds? We ask the experts whether using a meal replacement shake to lose weight is safe or healthy

illustration of an X chromosome and Y chromosome

One in 500 men may carry an extra sex chromosome (most without knowing it)

By Nicoletta Lanese published 15 June 22

Extra sex chromosomes may raise the risk of certain health conditions.

Three mouse embryos. The far left embryo is healthy and was not exposed to valproic acid; the right two embryos were exposed to valproic acid. The center embryo has microcephaly (meaning a small head) and the far right embryo has exencephaly (meaning the portion of the neural tube closest to its head is open).

Mini-brains show how common drug freezes cell division in the womb, causing birth defects

By Nicoletta Lanese published 14 June 22

The drug can cause birth defects when taken in pregnancy.

Are meal replacement shakes healthy?

By Lucy Gornall published 14 June 22

They may save time in the kitchen, but are meal replacement shakes healthy? We ask a dietitian to break down the pros and cons

High angle view of small dog and food in bowl on wooden floor.

Will eating pet food kill you?

By Donavyn Coffey published 11 June 22

Chowing down pet food may not be as safe as it used to be.

a map of the globe with countries with monkeypox cases marked

More than 1,000 cases of monkeypox detected in 29 countries

By Nicoletta Lanese published 7 June 22

The CDC raised the alert level for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak as the nation's case count hit 30 and the global case count rose above 1,000.

Cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale: The best adjustable dumbbell deals

By Ali Horsfall published 7 June 22

Deals Our round-up of the best cheap adjustable dumbbells can help you widen your weight training routine, while saving money and storage space.

Deals

Experimental rectal cancer drug caused all patients' tumors to disappear in small trial

By Nicoletta Lanese published 6 June 22

More research is needed to know if the patients' cancer could return.

Smiling woman puckering red lips with eyes closed whilst standing against a red wall.

Why are human lips red?

By Joe Phelan published 6 June 22

Did you know that the outline or the border of your lips is a special feature of humans only?

Gluten free breakfast cereal with fruit in wooden bowl

Gluten-free diet plan for beginners: Meal ideas & tips

By Lou Mudge published 6 June 22

Reference If you struggle to digest gluten, our gluten-free diet plan for beginners will help you to decide what to eat and what to avoid