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What is Cherophobia? This disorder could be the reason for your unhappiness

The fear of happiness makes the person stay away from all sorts of events, places, and opportunities that could bring happiness to them.

Apr 10, 2018

Weight loss snacks: 6 best dishes that help lose pounds easier

The key to snacking is finding a combination with a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and fiber, said Julie Harrington, a New Jersey-based nutritionist.

Apr 10, 2018

What is anencephaly? Baby born with part of brain and skull missing

The rare condition affecting the formation of the brain and the skull bones during embryonic development may result in the absence of bony covering over the back of the head.

Apr 10, 2018

Steroids in fairness creams: 5 alternate natural de-tan remedies to opt for

Dermatologists have revealed that misuse of topical fairness creams that are packed with steroids can result in fungal infection and cause resistance to anti-fungal treatments.

Apr 10, 2018

New blood test can determine if you are at Tuberculosis risk

A blood test that predicts the development of TB without putting large numbers of lower-risk people through unnecessary preventative treatment is not currently available.

Apr 10, 2018

Top 6 'healthy' snacks that are actually ruining your fitness regime

From veggie puffs to pita chips and fruit snacks, these store-bought snacks are assumed to be healthy, but actually, contain as many calories as regular snacks.

Apr 10, 2018

Simple lifestyle changes that can keep back pain at bay

According to an expert, lying on the back is the best sleeping position to avoid waking up with back pain.

Apr 10, 2018

Suffering from sun poisoning? Symptoms and ways to treat it

If sun poisoning is left untreated, it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. Here's all you need to know about it.

Apr 9, 2018

Hospital horror: Russian woman dies after she was accidentally 'embalmed alive'

The 27-year-old woman was put on a drip containing formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve corpses, instead of a saline drip.

Apr 9, 2018

Man survives despite his heart stopping for 18 hours

The probability of the 53-year-old man's survival was nearly zero. He suffered several broken ribs due to the heart massages and was on a heart-lung machine for 3 days.

Apr 9, 2018

Meat increases cardiovascular risk, four plant-based proteins you can have instead

If you want to reduce the consumption of meat, or completely stop having it, here are five plant-based proteins that you can add to your diet.

Apr 8, 2018

Sugar could ruin your sex life: 5 steps to combat the process

High blood sugar level causes damage to the nerves and blood vessels, which in turn decreases sexual stimulation and sensitivity.

Apr 8, 2018

Capgras: Syndrome makes people believe their loved ones being replaced by impostors

People with Capgras syndrome suffer from a delusion that can make them believe an animal, object, or even a home is an impostor.

Apr 8, 2018

What is epidermolysis bullosa? 'Butterfly boy' dies due to rare skin condition

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare skin condition causing fragile and blistering skin just like a butterfly's wings.

Apr 7, 2018

What is ectopic pregnancy? Woman lost her baby due to the condition

McDermid, who is now a mother of two, says that the experience of ectopic pregnancy altered her view of bearing a child.

Apr 7, 2018