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Minimum Alcohol Price in Scotland

Scotland sets minimum price for alcohol. Alcohol will be sold at a minimum price of 50 pence (81 US cents, 63 euro cents) per unit after lawmakers voted 86 to one in favour of the act.

Beijing Puts a Limit of Two Flies in Public Toilets

Public toilets in Beijing will undergo thorough cleaning after the capital's municipal committee framed new guidelines which include a two-fly limit for toilets in public places.

People With Successful Career Less Likely to Fall Ill

People who are successful in their careers and are placed in higher ranks are less likely to suffer from illness and recover quicker from injuries compared to others, a new study reveals.

Headaches in One Twin Led to Diagnosis of Brain Tumor in Other

Displaying the mysterious power of telepathy among twins, a 38-year old man in Australia underwent a life saving surgery to remove a tumor in his brain

Infidelity Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks

A new study conducted by Italian researchers warns that cheating on your partners is not only bad for your relationship, but also for your health as it increased the risk of fatal heart attacks.

Skin-Tight Jeans Linked to Nerve Damage

While wearing skinny jeans may keep you in touch with the current fashion style it may come with an additional and unwanted benefit, nerve damage. Dr

Married Men Often Indulge in Junk Food Diet Away from Home

Forcing husbands to eat a healthy diet at home may not prevent them from putting on excess weight after a new study found that married men often indulge in junk food when away from home.

90m Homes may be Automated Globally by 2017: Study

A study revealed that 90 million houses around the world will have some form of home automation system in place by 2017. According to the study released

Four Deaths Lead To Everest 'Overcrowding' Warning

On Tuesday mountaineering experts warned that potentially dangerous levels of overcrowding are expected on Mount Everest after four climbers died as "traffic jams" clogged up the world's tallest peak.

'More Indian Teens Using Networking Sites to Communicate': Study

A study on Wednesday said that an increasing number of teenagers in India are using social networking sites to remain in touch with each other with mobiles as their favorite gadget.

'Nervous' Prince William Unable To Sleep Before Royal Wedding

Prince William had made a revelation of having struggled to doze off before his wedding to Kate Middleton. He revealed that he struggled to nod off due

Youngsters Short Of Skills Needed To Obtain First Job

It has been revealed that too many young people lack the social skills needed to get their first job. The Work Foundation says more than 450,000 Neets,

Gut Feelings Override Rational Thought in Financial Matters: Study

A new study says that our 'gut feelings' influence our decisions, overriding 'rational' thought, when we are faced with financial offers that we deem unfair.

Loss of Beloved Treasures Worsens Italy Quake Trauma

Baneful earthquake which cost the lives of six people and left countless homeless in northeast Italy also resulted in traumatic damage to cherished churches,

Launch Of Social Network For The Dying

A new social network has been created for the dying. It is called "My last Wish" and has been created to help dying people meet others who have similar

Violent Video Games Turn Gamers into Deadly Shooters: Study

A new study has revealed that playing violent shooting-based video games may not only perk up firing accuracy but at the same time influence players to aim for the head when using a real gun.

Parental Control Over Kids Mobile Use

Imagine children's cellphones having parental control which could allow parents to keep a close watch on the activities of their children and restrict access if necessary.

Migrant Workers Subjected to Racist and Sexist Bullying in UK: Report

According to a report, hundreds of migrant workers in UK are subjected to inhuman living conditions, are poverty stricken and live under constant fear.

Japanese Director Casts Off Anti-Gay Claims

On Monday, Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano, Japanese actor-director rubbished accusations he made derogatory remarks on same-sex marriage on a talk show, following criticism from gay rights campaigners.

Revenge Using Facebook And Twitter

According to a new UK survey, social networks have become the preferred platform for many people to take revenge on someone. The increasing popularity

Stunning Achievement: Limbless Frenchman Swims from PNG to Indonesia

The first stretch in a mission to swim between five continents was completed by a Frenchman who lost his limbs in an electrical accident. He swam from

Head Injuries in Contact Sports may Reduce Athletes' Ability to Store New Information

A new study published in the journal Neurology reveals that some athletes who experience head injuries in contact sports may lose their ability of acquiring new information.

Physical Exercise may Benefit Brain as Well

Though the main reason for exercising is to maintain physical fitness, a new study carried out by researchers at Dartmouth College suggests that it may benefit the brain as well.

Using Sunscreen Excessively Increases Skin Cancer Risk

Splashing on sunscreen lotion may seem to be the right thing when going out in the sun but a new study has warned that excessive use of sunscreen creams

Neurological Damage of a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Being Modelled

In 1848, railroad worker Phineas Gage survived a severe brain injury when a tamping rod shot through his skull, resulting in significant behavioral changes.

Biological Clock may Have Began Ticking 2.5 Billion Years Ago: Scientist

A biological clock believed to have evolved 2.5 billion years ago was found by an Indian origin scientist and his team. This discovery may explain exactly how and when life began keeping time.

Fake Testicles And Facials For Pampering Pets

People and their pets often end up resembling each other, but image-obsessed Americans are taking that age-old relationship a step further. These Americans

South Africans Struggle For Education 18 Years Post-Apartheid

18 years after apartheid, a court ruling that the lack of textbooks in schools breached the constitution has returned to the fore the battle most South Africans still face to quality education.

Pakistan Blocks Twitter

Pakistan bans Twitter following a controversy over caricatures of Prophet Mohammad. The ministry of information technology said repeated calls

Study Finds LGBT Community in Iran Subjected to Horrifying Treatment

A new study says that the lifestyle of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people has exposed them to brutal punishments in Iran. The first ever

Lie Detector in Brain Lights Up When Dealing With Untrustworthy People

Research has indicated that suspicion resides in two distinct regions of the brain: the amygdala and the parahippocampal gyrus. This is the conclusion

French Creator: New Glass Will Revolutionize Wine

The experience of drinking wine may be revolutionized by a French glassmaker with a new design. The tulip-shaped glass, with a wide flat base and

Study Suggests Women can be More Promiscuous Than Men

Women tend to have more lovers than men, a new study has suggested. The UK Adultery Survey 2012 found that once women decide to play away, they are

20th Vienna Life Ball Attracts Tens of Thousands

Life Ball, Vienna's glitzy annual AIDS charity attracted nearly 40,000 people dressed in colourful costumes. Actress Milla Jovovich and former US president

Zoom in Hispanic Purchasing Power in US: Study

Hispanics have the supreme purchasing power among any US ethnic group and grouped together will soon indicate the world's ninth largest economy, an executive

Rating India's Best Spas

India has welcomed the spa culture with open arms as hundreds of spas across the country are providing high-quality treatments. Modern science and

Mobiles Robs Manners from Britons

Britons appear to be shedding their traditional good manners, when a survey discovered two out of three people in Britain don't mind answering a call on their cell phone even during a dinner date.

Entry into New York Museums to be Free for an Evening

Organizers have confirmed that nine of New York's often pricey museums will throw their doors open cost free for one evening. The annual Museum Mile

2012 Observes One Billion International Tourists: UN Agency

Over one billion tourists will voyage in 2012 crossing an international boundary, a threshold to be met for the first time in history, UN officials said

Animal Rights Activists and California Chefs Slug It Out Ahead of Foie Gras Ban

With the ban on foie gras being enforced by July 1, animal rights activists and a number of top restaurants are stepping up the heat in California. Protestors

Albania Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia Despite Protests

In spite of a number of protests, Albania marked its first international day against homophobia and transphobia on May 17. Activists of various gay

Study Reveals How We Start Walking

The question as to how the brain initiates rhythmic movements like walking, running and swimming has been answered by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Australians and 'Appiness'

Mobile applications are in huge demand in Australia so much so that a calculator app would be needed to do the maths. Latest figures have revealed

Texting Encourages Candid Replies to Sensitive Questions

While text messaging has been blamed for a number of problems, a new study conducted by American researchers has found that it is a good way of getting candid replies to sensitive questions.

Bold Pictures of Women in Ad Campaigns and Movie Posters Viewed as Objects by Both Genders

Pictures of women in bold and sexualized poses used in majority of advertising campaigns and movie posters are viewed as objects by both men and women, a new study revealed.

Typing Style as Unique as Fingerprints

A new study conducted by Australian researchers has revealed that similar to fingerprints, typing styles are unique to individuals and may be used to find out the identity of the computer users.

Addiction to Mobiles and Laptops may Increase Risk of Developing Sagging Jowls

Aesthetic experts have warned that the addiction to modern technologies, such as mobile phones and laptops, may lead to more people developing sagging jowls.

Most Seductive Scent: Natural Body Odor

Body odor could be the most seductive way to attract someone, researchers claim. Several different studies point to the same conclusion that BO is (sometimes) best.

Smoking Ban Extended to Cafes, Stadiums in Bulgaria

Changes to Bulgaria's health bill to ban smoking in stadiums and all enclosed public spaces such as cafes and restaurants as of June 1 have been approved by lawmakers.

Hong Kong Gays Face Widespread Discrimination in Workplace

Majority of gay employees in Hong Kong face discrimination in workplace which threatens the city's competitiveness as a financial hub. In a poll sponsored