Thai irrigation officials said flood waters in Bangkok will be gone in 11 days as it continues to drain into the sea at a rate of 400 million cubic metres per day.
The brain controls most of the chemical processes in the body such as blood pressure, emotions, fight or flight reactions. A group of researchers from the Weizmann Institute, led by Dr. Gil Levkowitz, looked into the structure and the mechanism of the brain by which biochemical commands are transferred from the brain cells into the bloodstream and to other parts of the body. With this, the 'hormone of love' was discovered to have a crucial role in directing this process.
Doctors are currently exploring a new way of improving cancer treatment with a series of genetic tests. Researchers at the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital were able to successfully improve the treatment of non-small-call lung cancer patients using the gene tests.
Breast cancer is one of the major concerns of women all over the world with it afflicting almost anyone. In fact, according to the National Cancer Institute, 230,480 women are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, with 39,520 of them dying from the disease.
Angels looked elegant and sexy in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011 Ballet Collection
Some of the hottest and brightest stars often associated with their red or raven hair are all secretly blonde.
Female rapper and fashion icon Nicki Minaj pulled off a great performance in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011.
VS Angels Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio were the stars and highlights of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011.
The Victoria's Secret Aquatic Angel collection theme introduces angles turned water goddesses.
For this year, Victoria's Secret came up with 6 theme collections and one of them is the "Passion Play" collection.
Australian model Miranda Kerr is one of the gorgeous faces that walked the recent Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011.
It's the time of the year again when all the angels are gathered to walk the runway for the annual "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show."
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011 held in the Big Apple is full of exciting treats for the spectators.
A sneak peak at the angels as they get all dolled up at the much anticipated "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show."
Angels came down to earth again as they walk the pink carpet of the highly-anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011.
In vitro fertilization treatment has increased by 50 percent among women in Australia and New Zealand, but only a few of the older women are able to deliver a baby.
A new breakthrough for obese people is in the works after a new study has found that cutting off blood vessels that nourish fat tissues could destroy body fat resulting in weight loss.
Asthma, characterized by the infamous wheezing sounds that people make, is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs.
A high fiber diet consisting of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are more likely to reduce the chances of teenagers getting diagnosed with heart diseases and diabetes when they hit their adult years, according to a study done by Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Hollywood has a list of beautiful actors and actresses but not only that; they also have a lot of cute celebrity kids. Take a look at the cute kids of famous names and celebrities.
United States has been battling obesity ever since meals got super sized and beverage cups went up as far as 1.5 liters. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of U.S. adults are obese.
Bad things can happen to good travelers. And while these worst-case scenarios are just that-things that could throw you for a serious loop, but most likely won't-that doesn't mean some prevention and damage control won't go a long way should something go wrong on the road.
As the old saying goes, "It is better to give than to receive." Most people would shrug off this proverb and keep to themselves thinking that it would be better, but there is scientific proof that people like it better when they give than receive.
Children as young as 8 years old are being admitted to hospitals for anorexia, ABC reported. Dr. Sloane Madden of Westmead Children's Hospital in NSW have told the ABC that the children being admitted are conscious of their body shape and rejecting food to avoid gaining weight.
Despite knowing of alcohol's harm to mental health, most people still find themselves drinking more than they planned, says a study.
More often than not, a celebrity will never step out of her home looking all kinds of dishevelled.
Modeling is a tough industry to belong to, much more to be noticed and put on top rank but seems like Australian models are doing it with ease. Tall, distinct faces, and slender bodies describe these Aussie born models.
Researchers are looking into the hearts of fruit flies and mice in order to detect two of the most important genes that are directly related to congenital heart defects usually found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Scientists are developing a vaccine that will enable the body to attack cancerous cells in tumours. The vaccine is opening up new possibilities and opportunities for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients and giving them hope for survival.
Seven out the 50 subjects of a study reported having blurry vision even long after landing. The 50 subjects, who were at around age 50, were sent to the International Space Station, where they stayed for six months.
