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He had three arms, four legs and two penises (Photo: YouTube)

Boy born with extra legs and penis saved by free surgery

The boy was about to be dumped into a river by his family when news spread to a man running a hospital.

4 Aug 2017 4:37 PM IST

Cricket cookies are a part of an experiment which see how readily people will overcome their preconceived notions about eating creepy crawlies (Photo: Pexels)

University team creates insect cookie to combat world hunger

Students bake ground-cricket-cookies for an experiment to find out if they are an alternate source of food to help...

4 Aug 2017 3:42 PM IST

$Heritage Curator of the Centre for Research and Restoration of Museums of France (C2RMF) Alexandre G©rard examines polychrome stone statues belonging to the Museum of Cluny, the \apostles of the Sainte Chapelle\ before their restoration in Paris. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Scientists crack mystery of the luckless apostles of Paris

A team of French scientists are at last revealing their original colours and forms from 1248.

4 Aug 2017 2:12 PM IST

In this Monday, July 24, 2017 photo, Steven Kemp, who is addicted to heroin and is homeless, speaks with The Associated Press after meeting with a Philly Restart representative for help to obtain an identification card in Philadelphia.(Photo: AP)

Homeless and on heroin, but turned away from treatment

The consequences can often be deadly.

4 Aug 2017 12:42 PM IST

Scientists found out that in general, the average age for first exposure to porn was 13 years four months with the youngest being five years and the oldest 26 (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how pornography affects boys

Experts say teenage exposure to porn turns men into playboys while those exposed younger become sexists.

4 Aug 2017 12:22 PM IST

Men not crying has nothing to do with societal expectations but has a lot more to do with male hormones (Photo: Pixabay)

Reason behind men not crying revealed

According to research, there is less of society involved behind men not shedding tears and more of them lacking...

4 Aug 2017 10:44 AM IST

New breast cancer test can predict if it is coming back, say experts

New breast cancer test can predict if it is coming back, say experts

Experts say identifying women at high risk of relapsing allows doctors to offer better preventive drugs for their long...

4 Aug 2017 10:21 AM IST

Uncertainty among doctors about how much medicine patients really need after common operations contributes to the problem (Photo: Pixabay)

Surgery patients being left with extra opioids may be harmful, says...

The research raises concerns about over-prescribing addictive medicine that could end in the wrong hands.

4 Aug 2017 8:58 AM IST

Eating lots of fatty and sugary foods triggers inflammation in the liver and the body responds by sending immune cells to neutralize the threat (Photo: Pixabay)

Experimental new drug may reverse effects of obesity-related liver...

Drug which has been well tolerated in animals has research team planning further testing in order to move into early...

4 Aug 2017 8:49 AM IST

Current treatments for DVT include anti-clotting drugs such as heparin and warfarin. These drugs are relatively effective but put patients at increased risk of bleeding (Photo: Pixabay)

Anti-allergy drugs may treat deadly blood clots in legs, says study

Research could lead to new treatments that prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that develops in the leg causing...

4 Aug 2017 8:29 AM IST

World Breastfeeding week to be observed from August 1 -7 with the theme of sustaining breastfeeding together.

Breastfed babies stay bonny & bright

India witnessed an alarming rise in obesity cases.

4 Aug 2017 2:06 AM IST

Sindhi-cate of flavours!

Actress Nikki Galrani is a fitness enthusiast and loves to gorge on food. She shares a favourite recipe.

4 Aug 2017 12:31 AM IST