The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse region on Earth. There are thousands of tree species, most of which grow to between 24 and 30 metres tall, developing huge networks of branches that make ...

About seven per cent of all cancer deaths are due to pancreatic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. So it’s safe to say cancer screening strategies are needed. “The hopeful news is that ...

Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory disorder often confused with acne. “While there are multiple types, the two most common include redness of the cheeks (flushing) and an over-abundance of little ...

The world could use a little more kindness – especially with the year we just had. It’s pretty easy to get caught up in your own routine and everyday personal worries that sometimes we just don’t ...

While only about 10 percent of your body heat escapes from your head, as opposed to 70 percent as previously believed (just one of the many myths about the human body), wearing a hat in cold weather – ...

Wednesday is a great day to take off, no matter how you spend it. If you choose to go out, you don’t have to worry about places being closed – or crowded. You can get those pesky errands out of the ...

“I’ll never forget the sound of metal crunching,” says George Larson, a passenger on Indian Airlines Flight 440 from Chennai to New Delhi in 1973. It was 10:30pm. On the final approach, the plane hit ...

Camilla Parker Bowles’ engagement ring has a five-carat emerald cut diamond in the centre and three diamond baguettes on each side with a gold band. Not only is the ring stunning, but it also has ...

The Hollywood legend has addressed the United Nations in a bid to get world leaders to focus on the plight of Afghan women and girls by drawing devastating parallels about their lack of basic rights.

Any road can be treacherous in the wrong weather conditions or with a reckless driver on the loose but these 18 are the most dangerous roads in the world.

The last thing you want to do when traveling to a new country is to offend the locals. While this may seem easy enough to avoid doing, sometimes cultural differences can make even simple hand gestures ...

The theory that an increased use of phones and computers has weakened our overall cognitive ability has been around since 2012. But is it true? In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many ...