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Highly processed foods like chocolates, French fries are most addictive, says study

Highly processed foods such as chocolates, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive, according to a new study.

Love wearing long, fake eyelashes? It can damage your eyes, says study

Wearing long, fake eyelashes may lead more air and dust to hit the eyes causing them to dry out, a new study suggests.

Worry for India: Drug resistant malaria spreads in Myanmar, puts millions at risk

If the spread of artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites were to reach into India that would pose a serious threat to the chances of global control and eradication of the killer mosquito-borne disease.

Swine flu death toll crosses 190 in Rajasthan since start of 2015

With eight more swine flu deaths on Wednesday, total deaths touched 191 in Rajasthan since the start of this year, an official said.

UCLA says more than 100 were exposed 'superbug' in California hospital

A potentially deadly "superbug" resistant to antibiotics infected seven patients, including two who died, and more than 100 others were exposed at a California hospital.

Why a US-based non-profit wants to help regenerate 'foreskins' for men

A US and Italy-based non-profit called Fo​regen, which has been founded by an Italian national Vincenzo Aiello is hoping to help develop a technology that could help regenerate male foreskins.

Scientists discover 90 new gene regions linked to obesity: report

Scientists have discovered more than 90 new gene regions that play a role in obesity.

Six-day-old baby becomes youngest infant to get a heart transplant in US

A six-day old premature baby has become the youngest infant to receive a heart transplant at a US hospital, doctors and her proud parents said.

Diabetes treatment should take into local factors, says study

The factors behind the prevalence of diabetes may be affected by the geography and hence the prevention and treatment should be based on the local factors, said a study.

Agra on high alert after swine flu cases rise to 14

With the number of suspected cases of swine flu in the city going up to 14, the health department in Agra has been put on high alert.