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New biography says John Keats was an opium addict

John Keats, the iconic romantic poet, was a drug addict and consumed opium to "keep up his spirits" while writing some of his most famous poems, a contentious new biography has claimed.

Chocolates offer opium-like high

Though not many may find it easy to avoid biting into a chocolate, a study has found chocolates cause an effect on the brain similar to that of opium.

Researchers find way to erase memories from the brain

Scientists have found that newly formed emotional memories can be erased from the human brain, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for phobias and post traumatic stress.

Why rural people are more likely to develop Alzheimer's

Researchers from Edinburgh University found that people who were born and brought up in rural areas were at greater risk of the condition than those from towns and cities.

Ask for a Mahatma Thali in London!

A London restaurant has introduced a 12-item banana leaf meal called - Mahatma Thali - inspired by the diet of the Father of the Nation.

Malaysia's 'gay' parade: free biryani to men in V-necks

Two ethnic Indians in Malaysia are offering free 'biryani' meals to the first 15 men who walk into their restaurant in V-necks and sling bags, after a parenting seminar created quite a stir by citing such a dressing among indications of homosexuality.

US kids consuming salt over limits, say health officials

The new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were published online Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

Go-getter attitude key to good health

A "can do" attitude can work wonders for your health and outlook on life but those who have a greater faith in 'luck' or 'fate' are more likely to live an unhealthy life, says an Australian study.

Kids with asthma suffer from anxiety

Young children with severe or persistent asthma are more likely to develop many common mental health problems like anxiety and depression, an Australian study says.

Roald Dahl in an e-book now!

E-book fans in the US can follow the adventures of Willy Wonka, the Fantastic Mr Fox and other Roald Dahl creations.

'Crows highly social like humans'

Crows are far more socially well connected and seem to share information than suspected, a Scotland research claims, saying they have human-like networks of friends and pass information among each other.

Sleeping pills beneficial for short term only, don't work for 40% people

Sleeping pills seldom worked for 40 percent of the poppers who suffer from insomnia, says a survey of 20,000 people, according to a British study.

Marijuana causes testicular cancer

Using marijuana could have really damaging consequences as it causes testicular cancer, for instance, which only gets worse with time, a study says.

Kidney stones double risk of dialysis

Kindey stones could double the risk of dialysis or kidney transplant later in life for people who have had them, says a study.

Chinese orchard growing pears in shape of Buddha

A Chinese farmer has grown 10,000 bizarre Buddha-shaped pears that have become quite the rage as 'good-luck charms' in his native village.

One in 5 kids think reading is not cool: Study

Children increasingly regard reading as not 'cool' and nearly a fifth would be embarrassed to be seen with a book by friends, a new UK survey has found.

Popular kids more likely to smoke: Study

Popular kids are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts, a new study has claimed.

Turkish couple gets married after expressing love on Twitter

A Turkish couple has shown that it needs far less than 140 characters to express eternal love for each other, after exchanging wedding vows via Twitter and iPad.

Tipsy in public, thermal cameras will catch you soon

The technology, however, is likely to raise concerns over privacy, particularly if deployed en masse on the general public.

Red wine controls high blood pressure (conditions apply)

Researchers concluded that the alcohol in red wine weakens its ability to lower blood pressure.

Jepsen's Call Me Maybe named song of summer

There's no maybe about it: Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe is the song of the summer.

Lookout for someone to take care of queen's time

If you are the one who can take care of time-pieces, you have a chance to serve the British Queen.

Research reveals how much of mom, dad are active in us

The massive Encyclopaedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) reveals a human genome infinitely richer and more complex than envisioned even a decade ago, including how much of mom and dad are genetically active in each of us.

Sharpen your memory, drink green tea

The results revealed that EGCG enhances learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory.

Why green tea is good for your brain

Scientists now have an explanation for why green tea is good for the brain -- it lies in the chemical properties that affect the production of brain cells, improving memory and spatial learning.

Nanoparticles can help stop bleeding fast

The team also attached different substances to the surface of the particles, 200 nanometres in diameter, to make them stick to the platelets.

Why sleep disorder can double cancer risk

Sleep apnea, a disorder which causes breathing difficulty while sleeping can increase risk of cancer mortality especially in men, a new study has claimed

UK's immortalised chestnut trees on brink of extinction?

Just as bad for chestnuts is the way people deal with the problem: On Ghent's Groentenmarkt, the new trees are now linden, and the example is followed in many parts of Europe.

Fat people can be healthy: study

Most of the men and women in the study came from a similar background, meaning the results may not apply to everyone.