Science & Health

How is embalming done? Body preservation from Egyptian Pharaohs to Princess Diana

A Russian woman was embalmed alive after hospital staff mistakenly put her on a drip containing formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve corpses.

Apr 10, 2018

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

How plastic waste is killing the oceans

Current estimates show that at least 8 million pieces of plastic are entering the oceans every single day, and if left unchecked plastic will outweigh fish by 2050. Here are some shocking figures on how plastic pollution is affecting our oceans and our underwater wildlife.

Apr 9, 2018