The more we watch TV, the more we prefer thinner female bodies, study shows
Watching television makes viewers more likely to prefer thinner female bodies, a new study shows.
Author: JACK GUY, CNN
'Miracle berry' and tragic orchid among 110 plant species identified this year
Scientists at the UK's Royal Botanic Gardens have released a list highlighting 10 of the most remarkable newly-described plants in 2019.
Study: Eating chillies can help your heart
That delicious penne all'arrabiata may have benefits that go further than putting a smile on your face, according to a new study.
F1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone 'angry and shaken' after jewelry theft
Thieves took off with jewelry reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars after raiding the London home of Formula 1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone on Friday.
Record number of female MPs have won seats in UK general election
More women MPs have been elected to the House of Commons than ever before, according to the Press Association news agency, breaking the previous record of 208 set in 2017.
Exercise advice on food labels could help reduce obesity
Food labels detailing how much exercise is needed to burn off a product's calorie content could help to combat obesity, according to UK researchers.
9-year-old prodigy leaves university without graduating
Child prodigy Laurent Simons has left his university course, following a dispute over his graduation date.
Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dead at 61
Singer Marie Fredriksson died Monday after a 17-year battle with cancer, her management company has confirmed.
Volcano deaths highlight perils of adventure tourism
The deaths of at least five tourists in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand have raised questions over whether tour companies are taking enough precautions to keep visitors safe -- and whether tourists are aware of the risks.
Global weapons sales up; US leads market
The global arms industry continues to grow with total sales up 4.6% last year, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released Monday.
'Miracle' woman survives 6-hour cardiac arrest
A British woman has made a full recovery after suffering a six-hour cardiac arrest caused by severe hypothermia -- a condition that doctors say also saved her life.
Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie to get radical redesign
Checkpoint Charlie, the former border checkpoint between East and West Berlin, is set to get a major makeover after city authorities approved a redevelopment plan following years of debate.
Belgian parade to give up UNESCO listing over 'anti-Semitic' floats
A Belgian town famous for its carnival parade has signaled that it is willing to withdraw from a United Nations cultural listing after the event was condemned for its use of alleged anti-Semitic imagery.
Oxfam says climate crisis forcing millions from homes
Climate-fueled disasters have forced about 20 million people a year to leave their homes in the past decade -- equivalent to one every two seconds -- according to a new report from Oxfam.
1.5 billion 'bags for life' add to growing plastic waste in the UK
UK supermarkets are producing more plastic waste despite promises to cut down, new research suggests, as sales of 'bags for life' soar to 1.5 billion.
Lovestruck pig pursues reporter on live TV
What should have been a normal day at work took a turn for the surreal for one TV journalist, when he was relentlessly pursued by a pig -- live on air.
Swastika found on police station wall in area closed to public
A UK police investigation has failed to identify the person who scrawled a swastika on the wall of a London police station, in an area that was not open to the general public.
Man contracts infection, dies after his dog licks him
A 63-year-old man in Germany has died after contracting a rare infection when he was licked by his dog.
Medicine demand decimates donkey population
Donkey populations are under serious threat due to the demand for their hides, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, according to a new report.
China saves hundreds of thousands of lives by reducing air pollution
China's raft of clean air policies saved hundreds of thousands of lives in 2017 alone, according to new research.
'Designer babies' could be just 2 years away, expert claims
Genetically-modified babies are "highly desirable" to help protect people from disease and could be created ethically within two years, according to a new scientific paper.
9-year-old genius to graduate university
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of 9.
Hillary Clinton wants to hug Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Former 2016 US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has spoken out in support of the Duchess of Sussex over the way the royal has been treated in the UK.
UK man runs marathon in every country in the world
If you've ever wondered who runs the world, it turns out it's a man called Nick Butter.
