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Switzerland Dethrones Denmark as World's Happiest Country

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 24, 2015 11:50 AM EDT

According to 2015 World Happiness Report, Switzerland is the world's happiest nation. The report, produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, considers several factors that affect the mental well-being of people around the globe.

Bird Flu Update: Minnesota Governor Declares State of Emergency Over 2015 Outbreak

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 24, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

Minnesota becomes the second state to declare a state of emergency over the bird flu.

"Evil Twin Sister" Embryo Discovered Growing in Woman's Brain After Surgery to Fix Reading Problems

By Maria Slither - Apr 24, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

A woman from Indiana is found out to have a teratoma in her brain from her surgery that is supposed to take out a brain tumor.

Coffee Combats Breast Cancer Risk, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 23, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Research shows that drinking two cups of coffee everyday can help to reduce the growth of tumour.

Have More Sex for Fatter Paycheck

By Peter R - Apr 23, 2015 08:51 PM EDT

Though it could not explain a causal link, a new study found that employees having sex twice or thrice a week earned 4.5 percent more.

Chinese Scientists Genetically Modify DNA in Human Embryos in Provocative Study

By Peter R - Apr 23, 2015 08:50 PM EDT

An increasing number of researchers worldwide have been calling for a binding moratorium on germ-line modifications.

Ancient Egytian Hangover Cure: Wrap Laurel Leaves Near Your Head

By Staff Reporter - Apr 23, 2015 01:36 PM EDT

The way that hangovers are dealt with today entails taking an aspirin and sleeping it off among other cures. However, in ancient Egypt, things were more complicated.

PhD's Brain Tumor Determined As Her Unborn Twin

By Peter R - Apr 23, 2015 01:58 PM EDT

Doctors in LA removed a teratoma, an embryonic tumor that had bothered Yamini Karanam.

It's a Miracle! Texas Teen Can Walk After Being Paralyzed for 11 Days, Surprises Nurse in This Touching VIDEO

By Staff Reporter - Apr 23, 2015 01:21 PM EDT

After 11 days of unexplained paralysis to her lower body, a Texas teenager was able to walk and she decided to surprise one special nurse who had so dearly cared for her while she was in hospital.

Study Finds Yogurt Does Not Improve Health-Related Quality of Life

By Staff Reporter - Apr 23, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

Daily eating of yogurt has been considered beneficial all over the world, with various studies claiming its benefits, despite never been scientifically proven. Now a new study from Spain claims that yogurt is not all that it's cracked up to be.

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