Science & Health

Mystery of woman's bones 'vanishing' before doctor's eyes finally solved

The woman was diagnosed with the Gorham-Stout disease, a rare condition where an aggressive growth of blood vessels break the bones and replace them with benign tumors.

Apr 4, 2018

HIV positive baby dies because Russian mother thought AIDS is a 'myth'

The five-month-old HIV positive baby girl died in February after mother refused treatment for the toddler.

Apr 4, 2018

You have seen this letter a million times, but do you know it?

There are two versions of the letter G, but not many people can identify it, let alone write it down. Take this simple test to see if you do.

Apr 4, 2018

Robot bees could help NASA expand capabilities of future Mars Rovers

Marsbees will be about as big as bumblebees and could assist the exploration of Mars using a wide range of sensors and other equipment.

Apr 4, 2018

What is Pegan diet? All you need to know about the new trend

The Pegan diet, a combination of paleo and vegan, is a relatively new diet plan. If you want to give it a try, we have the details on what to eat and what not to.

Apr 4, 2018

From herbal tea to orgasm: These tips can relieve your period cramps

Some women feel severe pain in the lower back and belly region while others also feel cramps in the thigh region during menstruation.

Apr 3, 2018

What is diet rage? 5 food items that help calm your temper

Being on a diet could often reduce tolerance levels, but luckily, there are certain food items that help calm the temper without affecting the weight loss regime.

Apr 3, 2018

Weight loss: Woman sheds 175 pounds by switching to simple lifestyle changes

New Zealand woman, who used to weigh 368 pounds (167 kilograms) managed to shed 175 pounds in a few years by following simple lifestyle changes.

Apr 3, 2018

A four-eyed lizard roamed Earth 34 million years ago

The animal had a pair of normal eyes and two other light-sensitive glands that sat atop its head, helping the lizard direct itself.

Apr 3, 2018

Type 2 diabetes: 68-year-old man reveals how chocolate and grapes cured him

Terry Kemp claims to have cured his type 2 diabetes by restricting his diet to a bar of 85 percent cocoa chocolate and 500 grams of red grapes every day.

Apr 3, 2018

Hubble records most distant star ever seen – 9 billion light years away

Gravitational lensing made it possible for Hubble to capture light that has been traveling through the cosmos for billions of years.

Apr 3, 2018

Warming ocean causing glacial grounding line retreat comparable to last ice age

Glaciers, 4 times the size of Manhattan is being lost to sea, pushing back grounding lines by 300 to 400 meters every year.

Apr 3, 2018

Mushroom coffee: How beneficial is this new health fad?

Mushroom coffee is being popularized by Four Sigmatic, which allows customers to choose their brewing options from instant, ground coffee and mushroom pods.

Apr 2, 2018

Watermelon: All you need to know about its health benefits and risks

Watermelons contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which is capable of lowering the risk of heart disease, prostate cancer and improving bone health.

Apr 2, 2018

Climate change: Ganges might swell to twice its capacity, flooding northern India

Global warming will eventually lead to food shortages caused by floods and droughts. Ganges could run at twice its capacity, flooding India along the way.

Apr 2, 2018