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Australian model Robyn Lawley is not so keen about having a "thigh gap." In fact, the plus-sized model is condemning the burgeoning trend in the fashion industry, labelling it as unhealthy.

A compound named AdipoRon is being touted by Japanese researchers as a first step towards making an oral treatment for diabetes a possibility. A study entitled “A small-molecule AdipoR agonist for type 2 diabetes and short life in obesity” conducted by scientists at the University of Tokyo in Japan was published on Oct. 30, 2013 at Nature.com. The results of the study are very promising for the millions of people affected by diabetes worldwide.

A Christchurch woman suffering from cancer felt Air New Zealand belittled her condition after the airline refused her request to postpone her flight. Jackie McKenzie was apparently told by an airline rep that her request was denied because her reason was "only breast cancer."

A recent study confirms that smoking makes your face grow old faster.

Did you even know that Australia has more camels than koalas? The deadliest snakes are also found in the country and it is where you can find coffee in almost each corner of the place. These are just some of the facts that you may be surprised to know about the land of Down Under.

“Keeping up with Kardashians” star Kim Kardashian amazed everyone with her post-baby look in the Wednesday episode of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She flaunted her trimmed figure as she wore a white, lacy dress that had her curves and undies on display while she chatted with the show host, Jay Leno. On the show, she opened up about almost everything from her struggle with post-baby weight loss, Kanye West’s proposal, wedding plans and her much talked about selfie.

The countdown for Miss Universe 2013 is finally getting near; the preliminary competition is set to be scheduled on November 5, 2013 at around 10:00 PM (Moscow Time). The 86 beauty queens from around the world will showcase their catwalk skills as they compete in the Swimwear and Evening Wear competition.

The spirit of Halloween took over the entire world on Oct 31. The day was celebrated to the hilt by everyone. Hollywood was also buzzing with Halloween parties and celebrations. “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it,” said Lindsay Lohan in movie ”Mean Girls.” But Hollywood witnessed a different trend. It had celebrities dressing up like other celebrities of tinsel town.

Move over David Beckham, we have a new underwear model and he is super confident in showing off his assets. It's none other than the super sexy Portuguese soccer dude Cristiano Ronaldo.

Play these top four scariest games for Halloween and prepare for a night that might prove sleepless and scare-full.

Speculations are rife that this year's Miss Universe crown will go to Miss Myanmar Moe Set Wine. The 25-year-old beauty is the first Myanmar delegate in the last 50 years to represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant and interestingly she is creating a lot of waves in the contest.

Target is offering a great deal for those who want to get a free PS4 game. At the same time, a disappointing announcement may turn off some gamers from experiencing the PS4 via remote play with the PS Vita.

There is something refreshing about watching Miss Universe 2013 contestants as they play the game of Truth or Dare, somehow it shows the quirky side of the girls and how they can answer simple questions with humor and poise. Miss Universe fans are going to have a treat as these contestants let loose with their awesome dares, and get to know them more as they answer the truth or dare questions.

Mexico City is on the final stages of approval of its junk food tax law as part of its plan to fight rising obesity levels in North America. The city is turning to its tax system to impose levies on sugary sodas and fatty foods which were reportedly found to bring more deaths than drug-related violence.

Gaming updates for the week wrap—up include the abolishment of Ubisoft’s UPlay Passport for all games including Assassin’s Creed 4, another delay for South Park: The Stick of Truth, and more details for Call of Duty: Ghosts launch.

An anonymous American woman from North Dakota plans to give children who will be out for trick or treat this Halloween mean letters instead of the usual candies.

This week at the helm of Hot 17 Miss Universe 2013 picks is Miss Australia Olivia Wells. The 19-year-old Melbourne beauty Olivia is the black horse of the pageant. Many analysts think that she does not have the body to win the Miss Universe 2013 title.

“The Typing of the Dead: Overkill” (TOTD) is now available for Windows PC! This is good news for fans of Sega’s “The House of the Dead” (HOTD) series, as well as zombies, Halloween, typing and spelling enthusiasts.

A new study revealed orange and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables may boost male fertility. But eating carrots is found to help develop healthy sperms.

Ashton Kutcher was reportedly hired by Lenovo as its new product engineer. Not only will he act as an engineer for the company, but also as a celebrity endorser for the brand.

November has turned into Movember as a campaign time for growing a moustache which starts Nov.1 in an endeavour to raise funds in battling out men's health issues like prostate and testicular cancers.

Scientists from Australia, the U.S. and China Thursday confirmed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus, which killed more than 750 people worldwide in 2002 and 2003, originated from horseshoe bats in China.

Sex burns calories claimed a lot of researches, but a new report by Canadian researchers has discovered just how many calories on an average person burns during sex.

New York City Council on Wednesday voted 35 to 10 to become the largest city in the U.S. to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. This move by the Bloomberg administration is seen as the latest in public health initiatives being implemented in the city; which had earlier raised the legal drinking age to 21.

The voluptuous model, Tara Lynn, is different from the models that are depicted as starved humans that walk the catwalk. Lynn is a plus size model and is the on the cover of Spain's Elle Magazine

Virgin America sure knows how to make people pay attention. The U.S. airline has released its new in-flight safety video that doubles as a fun and catchy music video, featuring former “American Idol” hopeful Todrick Hall.

The world is full of places that any person caught with the travel bug would like to visit. From the ancient temples of China to the Pyramids of Giza to the beautiful beaches in Asia and the Caribbean, there are just so many places to fly to. While some tourists know the importance of historic structures and are respectful of their surroundings while abroad, there are some who aren't as nice.

DICE is not going to rush to release the “Star Wars: Battlefront 3." The team is working hard to ensure everything functions smoothly in what is being seen as a massive project. Here is what to expect from the exciting upcoming game.

Here are some Hollywood celebs in their spookiest costume as they head to Hollywood's trendiest party.