Mie Hermansen

New research reveals: The scary side effect of eating meat and eggs

Your gut bacteria may secretly raise your risk of stroke and Alzheimer’sWhat you eat doesn’t just affect your weight and cholesterol.Scientists now suggest...

Should children sleep alone or next to their parents? Here’s what science actually says

The question of whether kids should sleep alone or share a bed with their parents divides not only parents but researchers too.Here are...

Are you as fit as someone your age should be?

There’s a lot of talk about being “fit” – but what does it actually mean to be in shape? And is it even realistic...

One in three kids has the wrong dad? Here’s what science actually says

It’s one of the most persistent myths in popular culture: That up to one in three fathers isn’t actually the biological parent of their...

Should you drink water even when you’re not thirsty? Here’s the truth

Do you really need to drink water even when you’re not thirsty? It’s a question many people wonder about. Here’s what science says about...

Can feeding allergic foods to kids prevent allergies? Experts weigh in

Could exposing young children to allergy-triggering foods actually help prevent allergies? Some researchers believe so, but experts warn it’s not that simple. Here’s what...