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Narcissists are supportive of fellow narcissists, study finds

By examining behaviour on Instagram, researchers sought to find out what narcissistic individuals think of fellow narcissists.

Jan 8, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

Instagram Facebook

What is space fever? Prolonged time spent in zero gravity has a weird effect on astronauts' bodies

The human body has evolved to handle only a certain amount of temperature changes on Earth. Space, however, presents a whole new level of challenges and physical stress.

Jan 7, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Is hot sauce the answer to quick weight loss?

Scientific studies show that while capsaicin is effective in curbing various health issues, hot sauce has other ingredients that may be more harmful than beneficial.

Jan 6, 2018

By Lara Rebello

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could impair the fertility of female children

There is already evidence to suggest that the drug can disrupt the reproductive system in male children, but the effect on females was not known.

Jan 6, 2018

By Aristos Georgiou

Pregnancy

Women are relaxed by the smell of their boyfriend's t-shirts

A study looking at the physical effects smelling their partners' t-shirt had on women that were about to be confronted with stressful scenarios found it helped fight the stress.

Jan 5, 2018

By Claire Toureille

Keto: Why the ketogenic diet has been ranked the worst by experts

The low-carb ketogenic diet has come last in a list of regimes recommended by many top health experts.

Jan 4, 2018

By Kashmira Gander

Penis whitening is the hot new cosmetic surgery trend in Thailand

What could possibly be bringing in over 100 men a month to a clinic in Thailand? It's a new popular procedure known as penis whitening.

Jan 4, 2018

By Ruchira Sharma

Thailand

Killer superbug is spreading thanks to 'healthy' sugar alternative found in Fox's Party Rings

Trehalose, found in a range of products from cakes to noodles, is metabolised by the killer bacteria Clostridium difficile (C. diff), an infection that attacks the bowels.

Jan 4, 2018

By Josh Robbins

World Braille Day: Meet the bike-powered bus company raising awareness for braille literacy

A completely unique tour company decided to burn some calories to raise awareness for World Braille Day.

Jan 4, 2018

By Ruchira Sharma

64-year-old glued eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops

A 64-year-old mistook nail glue for his prescribed eye drops, leaving doctors with no choice but to pry the eye open to get the glue out.

Jan 3, 2018

By James Tennent

California legalises recreational marijuana

This is how California sells marijuana: the same way it sells iPhones

California has legalised the sale of recreational marijuana, and it's no surprise its retail outlets emulate California's most successful brand.

Jan 3, 2018

By David Sim

California Science pictures

Future generations could earn less because of global warming

A new study claims that global warming not only destroys the planet, it also hurts people's earning capacity in future.

Jan 3, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

Raw water trend slammed by food safety expert: 'You can't stop adults from being stupid'

A bizarre new trend has emerged in California's Silicon Valley, with people eagerly buying large glass containers filled with unfiltered, unsterilised water, billed as "raw water".

Jan 3, 2018

By Staff Reporter

What is curcumin? Brit woman claims the wonder spice halted incurable blood cancer for a decade

The 68-year-old pensioner was diagnosed with myeloma (blood cancer) in 2007 and underwent chemotherapy and stem cell treatments, but her cancer relapsed.

Jan 3, 2018

By Kabita Maharana

Controversial boob job ad banned for exploiting body insecurities among new mums

The ASA took the clip down citing it as an "irresponsible" advertisement that makes the new mothers feel vulnerable about the physical changes

Jan 3, 2018

By Kabita Maharana

Piers Morgan is having fun mocking vegans as Veganuary begins

Piers Morgan tweeted about Veganuary, saying "what new special kind of Hell is this?" He was quickly accused of lacking compassion.

Jan 2, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

Doctor collapses in front of patient and dies after 18 straight hours on shift

Dr Zhao Bianxiang reportedly collapsed after working 18 straight hours. After colleagues desperately tried to save her, she was pronounced dead the next morning.

Jan 2, 2018

By James Tennent

What is Australian flu and should we be worried?

The term 'Australian flu' is making the rounds but why is it different to standard flu? It's supposedly led to a number of deaths so here's everything you need to know.

Jan 2, 2018

By Ruchira Sharma

NHS

Popcorn an Ancient Peruvian Snack 7,000 Years Ago

What snacks are under 100 calories? Parents told to limit their kids' sugar intake

Public Health England said children are eating too many unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, and that they should be limited to two 100-calorie snacks a day, plus fruit and veg.

Jan 2, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

Obesity

Nasa astronauts aboard the ISS have just completed the first ever DNA sequencing of space germs

Using samples from surfaces in the space lab, unknown microbes have been collected and identified.

Jan 2, 2018

By Immanuel Jotham

NASA

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