Rebecca Whittaker

Despite being home to the world's tallest man and woman, the average height in Turkey is not record breaking, according to height data shared by Our World in Data reveals.

One in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia, according to the NHS. Scientists have now linked the genetic variants thought to cause dyslexia to changes in the structure of the brain.

One in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia, according to the NHS. Scientists have now linked the genetic variants thought to cause dyslexia to changes in the structure of the brain.

Experts fear the outbreak of flu will continue to pick up pace in the coming weeks as a result of more people socialising indoors over Christmas and the New Year. So how o you know if it's flu or a cold?

Although many people hear this noise when lying on their side - it could be a warning sign of increased blood pressure or even a tumour in your head or neck, Dr Anthony Youn wans.

Although many people hear this noise when lying on their side - it could be a warning sign of increased blood pressure or even a tumour in your head or neck, Dr Anthony Youn wans.

Although they were traditionally thought to protect your eyes from dirt and shield them from bright light, scientists have now found another function: they repel water.

Although traditionally thought to protect your eyes from debris and shield them from bright lights, scientists in China have now found another function.

Horror stories of drooping eyelids and frozen mouths following Botox injections have flooded social media with celebs also admitting to having botched procedures.

MailOnline's audit of more than 30 varieties of mince pies sold on supermarket shelves found Some mince pies are almost as calorific as eating two McDonalds cheese burgers (496 cal).