Sarah Thomas

Elderly people have difficulties with their sleeping patterns. A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center found out and tried to explain the reasons for elderly people to experience these kind of problems.

Researchers conducted a study and found out that apart from the already known benefits of breastfeeding, it can also reduce the risk of post-natal depression by 50 per cent.

A frightening number of sexually transmitted diseases in the State of Florida is been reported by the Health Department. Reports that have been out, state that there is a rise in Chlamydia. The number rose from 42,000 in 2003 to 77,000 cases in 2012

Miranada Kerr is allegedly pregnant with her second child. Latest reports reveal that after the divorce with her ex husband Orlando Bloom, the supermodel has been dating Australian billionaire James Packer and is expecting his child.

Researchers have found a close link between drawing and intelligence and that the ability to draw indicates their intelligence after a decade.

Hospitals and medical institutions urge people to donate their eyes, so that after their death it can still help another visually challenged person. But a 16 year old boy's eye donation was rejected on the grounds that he was a gay.

Global warming melts the old Arctic ice and destroys natural habitats. It is also the biggest cause of hybridization.

Evans, a 35-year-old woman, gained weight with a total of 287 pounds but lose a weight of 150 pounds due to hypnosis.

The Aquarium of Paris came up with an innovative idea to get children to learn and preserve the environment. A project has been launched at the main aquarium in the capital city of France, wherein children and adults alike can get a close look at a living mermaid that swims right before their eyes.

Colgate has been believed to be the best toothpaste brand across the world. The brand claims to fight plaque and gingivitis and states that the chemical triclosan is what protects the gum from these diseases. Recent investigation has found that the chemical causes cancer and is extremely dangerous.

NASA unravelled the mystery behind the strange figure.

The Moon was visible in the night sky closest to the Earth, and this happens once in 20 years. It is called the "Super Moon". The phenomenon which was the biggest of its kind took place in the month of July 2014. Stargazers were busy witnessing this rare sight, many taking photos and recording the spectacle. An amateur videographer captured the "Super Moon"; shockingly the footage also captured an object crossing the path of the Moon.

The Centre for Disease Control revealed that most of the adolescent deaths happen due to unintentional injuries. Apart from cancer and heart diseases which are the major causes of death in America, risky decisions that teenagers most often take result in injuries and death. New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas observed the brain patterns of risk taking teens and found that that in such teens, certain brain regions are amplified.

Researchers at the University of Tennessee had been studying Asteroid 1950 DA that could destroy the planet if it hits Earth. The chances of the space rock's collision with earth is one in 300, which is frightening. The scientists predict that the asteroid that is travelling at 14.5km (9 miles) per second may hit earth and wipe out human life on March 16, 2880

Latest sex survey reveals that Britons no longer take relationships seriously, with nearly one in four surveyed confessing that they have had affairs and been disloyal to their partners in the past. The statistics were released by the charity Relate in a report called The Way We Are Now which documents the state of the UK's relationships in 2014.

Deaths of nearly 1.65 million every year across the globe were found out due to twice the amount recommended of salt intake by the World Health Organization.

Susan Schneider said in her statement that the 63 year old actor was suffering from anxiety, depression and early stages of Parkinson’s Disease.

Different couples have their own way of managing their work and lives, while some may prefer sharing the house work equally with each other, others may stick to their gender specific, traditional roles. Recent studies however, have showed a surprising correlation between sexual satisfaction and the distribution of housework between partners. The study published that is scheduled to be presented in the American Sociological Association annual meeting analysed data from 2006. They found that cou....

She has white patches on the body and was diagnosed as a vitiligo patient. Yet, she went on to win a popular spot as a participant on America's Next Top Model season 21. Chantelle Brown-Young achieved this at the age of 20Brown-Young has been an inspiration to people. Many people on social networking sites have contacted and commended her for taking the brave step to become a model regardless of having vitiligo. She is an inspiration to many people.

Zyrees Oliver, 17-year-old Douglas County High School football player, lost his life due to drinking excessive amounts of water. The boy was supposed to start his first day of his senior year of high school in Georgia. He suddenly collapsed and was taken to the hospital immediately in a helicopter. The cause of his death is extremely rare, but it has happened in the past as well. In 2007 a woman died drinking 2 gallons of water.

Australian doctors admit to postponing treatment of smokers unless they quit; in emergency cases however, they are tended to immediately. Vascular surgeon Zahid Reza, from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary stated that his clinic would not accept GP referrals for patients who smoked, this angered the people of Scotland.

A new study found that the venom of bee, snakes and scorpions could be used to kill cancerous tumours. According to the paper presented by the American Chemical Society conference, Lead researcher Dipanjan Pan and his team from the University of Illinois said that they may have found a way to stop cancer cell growth.

Miranda Kerr and Megan Fox have revealed the secrets behind their youthful and sexy bodies. While people though fruit juices may be the best way to reduce weight, get clear, radiant skin and a youthful, these two celebrities gave an altogether different tip to be healthy and fit. Their vinegar 'ferments' are going mainstream.

Robin William's sad demise on Monday shook the world; reports stated that the 63-year-old actor committed suicide at his Californian home, following a severe battle with depression. t would however be shocking to note that nearly 39,518 people committed suicide in the year 2011. Psychologists found that there was something similar to these men, they all were white middle aged men going through depression and were successful in their lives. The suicide rate had increased by 40 percent between ...

"Sexting" has become common in almost all relationships, most men and women prefer talking to their partners that way and the benefit of "sexting" is that it's just the written word that is seen. The true emotions behind the sexter is seldom known. A new study shed light on the integrity of the sexters, revealing that nearly half of the people lied while "sexting"

Britney Spears is all set for the Vegas show, and she credits her sexy toned body and dramatic weight loss to a low carb diet and a regular yoga workout. She is going to show off her slim and toned abs at her upcoming Piece of Me live shows in Las Vegas. Yoga has always looked at as a means to calm the body, while the popular notion is that only other kinds of rigorous exercises can aid weight loss. Celebrity yoga trainers Ana Brett and Ravi Singh, who have trained Madonna and Gwyneth Pal...

Oscar winning actress Halle Berry on The Ellen DeGeneres Show spoke about her pregnancy at the age of 46. Halle also spoke of the differences in the breastfeeding of her son and daughter. Researchers have found that there really is a difference between the milk produced for a boy and a girl. A Michigan State University study found that the milk composition changes depending on the infant's gender.

Robert Hoffman, author of Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World, stated in the book that the American TV personality Kate Gosselin allegedly beat her children with a wooden spoon and pulled them by their hair. Her alleged uncontrollable anger and abusive behaviour is revealed in the book. Kate however, is not the only celebrity accused of child abuse, there are several others that the media has accused. The latest report by Agence France-Presse states that a Los Angeles man, James Safechuck, 3...

Psychologists held a discussion about the public health implications of the legalization of marijuana at the American Psychological Association's 122 Annual Convention. In the discussion they threw light on the dangers marijuana poses to young adults, it tampers with their cognitive development resulting in poor memory and decreased IQ. They even spotted abnormalities in the brain's grey matter of teens between 16 to 19 who have increased their marijuana use since one year.