There are a variety of theories about influencing the sex of a baby.
But do they have any scientific merit or are they just old wives’ tales?
Recent polls are clear. Many parents, given the chance, would love to influence the sex of their baby.
Four out of 10 say they would like to choose whether they have a boy or girl, with one in five even claiming they would pay £1,000 for the opportunity.
But why are parents so obsessed about it?
A successful attempt to quit smoking may depend on where women are in their monthly cycle, say scientists.
Those trying before ovulation were more likely to reach for a cigarette again than those trying at other times, US scientists claimed.
Writing in the journal Addiction, the researchers said differing levels of female sex hormones were to blame.
Restaurant giant McDonald’s is providing its UK workers with new designer uniforms, in a “mark of respect” for its staff.
The new outfits, designed by Bruce Oldfield, include a polo shirt and baseball cap, both in black and mocha.
McDonald’s said its staff did a “challenging job” serving two million people daily. The new outfits would help them “feel good” in their role.
Bruce Oldfield’s clients include Jemima Khan and Catherine Zeta Jones.
Trying to lose weight or wanting to follow a healthier lifestyle? Then snacking is the way to go.Let no more than three hours pass between meals or snacks. This way, you’ll ensure a constant supply of glucose to your body’s cells. More energy and less cravings for sugary and fatty foods will be the positive spin-off.
A few healthy snack ideas include:
A gourmet coffee blended from animal droppings is being sold at a London department store for £50 per cup.Jamaican Blue Mountain and the Kopi Luwak bean are used to create Caffe Raro which is thought to be the most expensive cup of coffee in the world.
Barely a month old, baby Lali was born with a rare condition which has given her two faces.It’s called Craniofacial Duplication and she has two sets of eyes, noses and lips.
In the village where she was born, close to the edge of Delhi, her condition has made her an object of fascination and reverence.
We all know that chocolates, cakes and cookies are loaded with kilojoules. But what about your other favourite foods? Could hidden fats be lurking in them too?
If you’re trying to get your body in shape for the beach, it might be a good idea to take a peek at this list of the top 10 foods with hidden fat – and cut down on them:
Children who have been given strange names by their celebrity parents tend to do better in life.
New research suggests that odd names such as Princess Tiaamii or Peaches can be an advantage.
Brushing your teeth and flossing regularly could reduce your chances of suffering serious heart conditions, scientists have found.
Irish researchers believe they have found a link between poor oral hygiene and heart disease.
Eating just one sausage or around three rashers of bacon a day can increase the risk of developing bowel cancer by a fifth, an expert has warned.
Just 50g of processed meat daily increases the chances of getting bowel cancer by around 20%.
The charity World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said more needed to be done to get across the message that people who eat processed meat regularly are putting their health at risk.
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