Latest articles by Francesca Rice
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Adoption crisis: Only 60 babies adopted in UK last year
The number of babies adopted in the UK is at a record low according to shocking new figures from the Department for Education
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Photo of Michael Jackson’s body revealed in Dr Conrad Murray’s trial
The jury in the trial of the doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson has been shown a photo of the superstar’s dead body
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Saudi woman to be lashed for driving
A Saudi Arabian woman faces 10 lashes with a whip for driving.
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Dying cancer patients given false hope by 'futile' drugs
Experts warn that dying cancer patients should not be given 'futile' drugs
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Could your fridge be making you fat?
If you’re looking to shed some pounds it may be time to reorganise your fridge
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Smokers could lose one third of their memory
New research shows that people who smoke could lose around a third of their everyday memory.
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Smoking in films encourages teenagers to smoke
New research suggests that films depicting smoking encourage teenagers to smoke
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Sex on the first date is no longer a dating faux pas
New research suggests that sleeping with a man on the first date is no dating disaster after all.
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Wearing a skirt 'boosts your career'
A new study reveals that those of us who opt to wear skirts over trousers are more likely to succeed in the workplace
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Social Media should remain switched on during civil unrest
Representatives from Facebook, Twitter and Rim insist that there is no evidence to show their services were used to plan riots in August
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More than 2.5m out of work as unemployment rises
Unemployment in Britain has risen above the 2.5m barrier, according to official figures
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The Pill interferes with memory
The first study on the effects of the pill on memory reveals that women who take oral contraception remember events differently
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Office workers urged to exercise
It’s time to take the stairs- workers are urged to do more physical activity, after a study shows that more than two out of five cannot make it up the stairs without running out of breath
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Size matters: Finger length linked to libido
You might want to look a bit further than a gorgeous smile as scientists reveal the length of a man’s fourth finger is linked to his libido
