Science & Health

Teenager with a basketball-size tumour on his face awaits life-saving surgery

Born with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, 14-year-old Emanuel Zayas' condition replaces tissue with bone, causing deformities of the legs, arms and skull.

Dec 24, 2017

Beware dog owners! Researchers say chocolate poisoning peaks during Christmas

"It is around about four-and-a-half times more likely at Christmas than other times," said Dr Philip Jones, co-author of the research from the University of Liverpool.

Dec 23, 2017

Planet killer: Mysterious 'winking' star in outer space spotted devouring planets that rotate around it [VIDEO]

RZ Piscium, located 550 light-years away from Earth, is surrounded by dust clouds that could be the remains of destroyed planets.

Dec 23, 2017

A man tried to treat an inflamed prostate, instead got addicted to orgasms; here's how!

The research paper mentioned: "It has proved difficult to stop experiencing these orgasms and 'unwire' himself back to normal."

Dec 23, 2017

Snakes in grave danger as fast-spreading deadly fungal disease threatens species worldwide

A fast-spreading deadly fungal disease may be infecting snakes across the globe.

Dec 23, 2017

Include these in their diet to improve lung health

Including these in your diet can help in improving lung health. Read to know more.

Dec 22, 2017

Ladies! Forget birth control pills, because contraceptive gel for men is the new thing

The gel's effectiveness is boosted when combined with a progestin called Nesterone. Prosgestin is primarily responsible for stopping enough production of testosterone that is required to produce normal levels of sperm.

Dec 22, 2017

Time to speak up about the M-word: Menstruation

Tho shocking truths about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among women need to be addressed.

Dec 22, 2017

Spooky skull-shaped asteroid will pass by Earth again in 2018

Appearing like a giant skull, the rotation period of this skull is 2.94 hours, the space rock reflects five to six percent of sunlight that hits it, astronomers found.

Dec 22, 2017

What is gaming disorder? Here's all you need to know about the mental illness WHO is about to recognise

Yes, being addicted to games is actually a mental illness.

Dec 22, 2017

David Beckham lookalike spends £20,000 on surgery to look like idol; claims it nearly killed him

Jack Johnson spent years trying to become a replica of David Beckham, which only drove him closer to his death. Now, in the process of reversing those medical works, he is speaking out to warn others not "to make the same mistake".

Dec 22, 2017

Two-month-old Chinese baby risks losing his toe due to a rare and bizarre syndrome

Called 'toe tourniquet syndrome', newborns are at a high risk of falling prey to the syndrome.

Dec 22, 2017

Is this how the Sun will die? Huge bubbles on ageing red giant predict future of our solar system's star

Astronomers said that our Sun would swell like this giant red star which is now hundreds of times larger than its original size.

Dec 22, 2017

Do alcoholic men see women as sexual objects? Here's what a recent study found

Previously done studies on the link between alcohol and objectification of women by men relied on self-reports from women.

Dec 22, 2017

Avoid these 5 things from your diet during periods

You can curb menstrual pains, cramps and other problems during periods by avoiding these 5 things from your diet during that time of the month. Read to know more.

Dec 22, 2017