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He had to drop out of school due to taunts and felt cursed (Photo: AFP)

Man left unable to walk due to 5 kg testicles and 3-foot penis...

The growth is believed to have been caused by a mosquito bite injecting larvae which turned into parasitic worms.

27 Oct 2017 12:06 PM

Sex drive in women starts reducing slowly as they age (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana use linked to better sexual performance, says study

Study finds frequent marijuana use doesn't impair sexual motivation or performance but rather increases coital...

27 Oct 2017 10:38 AM

Drinking a pint of beer may trigger productivity and help you think out of the box for your artistic tasks (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking too much beer may give you man boobs

High levels of oestrogen in men can lead to a reduced sex drive and impotence.

27 Oct 2017 5:23 AM

Underweight women who lost 20 pounds or more at least three times between the ages of 18 and 30 were at significantly increased risk of an early menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who are underweight at greater risk of early menopause, says...

Women who experience early menopause are at risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and...

27 Oct 2017 3:42 AM

Mass measles vaccination campaigns and a global increase in routine measles vaccination coverage saved an estimated 20.3 million young lives between 2000 and 2015. (Photo: AP)

WHO says that annual measles death rates have dropped

The report, however, warns that the world is still far from eliminating measles.

27 Oct 2017 3:01 AM

In this microscope photo provided by Oregon Health & Science University human embryos grow in a laboratory for a few days after researchers used gene editing technology to successfully repair a heart disease-causing genetic mutation. (Photo: AP)

Programmable molecular machines that can repair genetic coding...

Technologies expand reach of gene-editing, and open path to fixing mutations that cause genetic diseases.

26 Oct 2017 3:09 AM

The availability of medication for high blood pressure is patchy across the country and one in 12 primary health-care pharmacies do not stock any anti-hypertensive drugs at all. (Photo: Pixabay)

A third of adults in China suffer high blood pressure, says study

Strokes are leading cause of death in China, accounting for one in five deaths annually, researchers say.

26 Oct 2017 2:52 AM

A team led by Chandra Shekhar Sharma, assistant professor, Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT, Hyderabad has succeeded in reducing fluoride level in water using activated carbon obtained from Jamun seeds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Humble Jamun fruit can be used to remove excess fluoride from...

Excess fluoride in groundwater is a major problem in several states as it causes health problems.

26 Oct 2017 2:23 AM

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Proper food choices near schools are important for health of teeth

Study concludes school food environments play a leading role in the appearance of cavities in kids aged eight to 10.

25 Oct 2017 3:17 AM

Burger thought he had malaria but it was something much worse (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover five new malaria vaccine targets

Finding shows that future malaria vaccines may be most effective if they target multiple parasite factors.

25 Oct 2017 3:09 AM

Higher levels of alcohol consumption might not have beneficial effects on the pronunciation of a foreign language (Photo: AFP)

Indian scientist creates liver friendly' alcohol

In a study founded by Chigurupati, biomarkers that indicate liver damage were 93 percent lower for people who drank...

24 Oct 2017 7:08 AM

However, patients with bipolar disorder can experience side effects such as mania or mixed symptoms from this type of depression treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression remains linked to higher risk of early deaths

Mental illness has also been linked with poorer diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption.

24 Oct 2017 3:15 AM