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In this Jan. 24, 2017, photo, face transplant recipient Andy Sandness attends a speech therapy appointment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. (Photo: AP)

Suicide survivor gets new face transplant

After an unsuccessful suicide attempt that nearly left his face destroyed, he has a new face that belonged to another...

18 Feb 2017 9:10 PM IST

Models present creations by South Korean designer Eudon Choi during his catwalk show on the first day of the Autumn/Winter 2017 London Fashion Week in London on February 17, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Brexit become important theme at London Fashion Week

With so many Europeans living and working in British fashion, their status after Brexit has been a priority for many...

18 Feb 2017 7:30 PM IST

34-year-old Chery Prudham has had 12 other children from her ex-husband and various other fathers. (Photo: Facebook)

UK woman dubbed 'Queen of Benefits', addicted to getting pregnant

She is also called 'Most Shameless Woman' as she already receives 40,000 pounds as benefits

18 Feb 2017 3:38 PM IST

The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity. (Photo: Pixabay-for representational purpose only)

India's only live volcano active again after 150 years

Barren Island has started spewing ash first time after showing promise in 1991

18 Feb 2017 12:04 PM IST

Taking vitamin supplements reduces schizophrenia symptoms

Taking vitamin supplements reduces schizophrenia symptoms

High-dose B-vitamins are useful for reducing residual symptoms in people with schizophrenia

18 Feb 2017 10:34 AM IST

Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Clean drinking water can cause asthma

The presence of yeast in the bacteria can predict the risk of asthma

18 Feb 2017 10:03 AM IST

Substituting Mediterranean diet for preventing chronic diseases is a better option. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming processed meats doubles risk of diabetes

Saturated fatty acids in meats increases the risk of type 2 diabetes

18 Feb 2017 9:33 AM IST

$One program in Providence, Rhode Island, straps \word pedometers\ onto tots to record how many words a day they hear. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Talking to toddlers will help bridge word gap

Low-income children hear far fewer words by age 3 than more affluent kids

18 Feb 2017 9:16 AM IST

Furniture by Palm Weave

The future is here, says Pramati Madhavji

India Designs ID 2017 proves that Indian design is carving a niche for itself globally and Delhi is emerging as a design...

18 Feb 2017 7:18 AM IST

This highly-anticipated event is observed as a traditional ritual where youngsters take part in large numbers.

Colours of the Pink City

Jaipur comes alive,resplendent with different hues during the Kite Festival. Travel blogger Srivatsan recounts his...

18 Feb 2017 12:40 AM IST

Savita performing in Ucchakka

Finding peace in theatre performances

Savita Rani has conceived, performed and directed the play RIP the soliloquy of a woman who draws from personal...

18 Feb 2017 12:40 AM IST

Appendicitis is currently treated through an operation to remove the appendix, known as an appendicectomy but only in severe cases as pills will work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Appendicitis can be cured using antibiotics rather than treatment

Acute non-complicated appendicitis can be easily treated with pills than getting operated

17 Feb 2017 6:44 PM IST