Thanks for the stinky memories - scientists say bad smells boost recall

The results of a recent experiment demonstrate that bad smells are capable of producing memory enhancements in both adolescents and adults. Source

Coffee might be your go-to brew for weight loss

A British study has shown that a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our "brown fat", a kind of fat that burns calories in a process called thermogenesis. Source

'Daddy-Do-Overs': Men increasingly getting plastic surgery

Men are embracing the idea of plastic surgery more than before, according to a top US plastic surgeon. Source

Prostate cancer: New urine test hope

The test sorts early cancers according to risk, so many men might be spared over-treatment, researchers say. Source

The reasons behind this former rugby player wanting to kill himself

Despite rugby thrusting him into the international spotlight, the bruising memories of his father’s words dragged him down to the lowest point in his life. Source

Just two hours a week in nature could be your prescription to better health

In a new study, people who spent two to three hours per week in nature were considerably more likely to report 'good health' or 'high well-being'. Source

Flying insects in hospitals carry 'superbug' germs

The findings of a new study show that a variety of flying insects collected from UK hospitals harbour pathogenic bacteria. Source

'Why we're using a male contraceptive gel'

A couple from Edinburgh describe what it's like to use a male contraceptive gel. Source

This couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this

Kelly DiMaggio's husband, Mike, was always the caregiver until it was found that he had a hole between two chambers of his heart, called an atrial septal defect. Source

MMR vaccination rates in slight fall among children in Scotland

Uptake rates from children receiving the vaccine by five years of age have dropped slightly but remains high at 96.6% Source

WATCH: What if cloning was common?

What was once the stuff of sci-fi is becoming science fact. But, is there a darker side to the story? Source

WATCH: Despite numerous surgeries, the Bangladeshi ‘Tree Man’ is in so much pain, he rather wants his hands amputated

A Bangladeshi known as the "Tree Man" because of the bark-like growths on his body says he wants his hands amputated to relieve him of unbearable pain. Source