Over 40 percent of Japanese adults are virgins

A survey of Japanese people aged 18 to 34 found that just about 70 percent of unmarried men and 60 percent of unmarried women are not in a relationship with the opposite sex.

Cab sex robots replace human relationships?

Sex robots or sexbots are coming soon. They can't say no to whoever owns them. Sex with robots may overtake human sex by 2050 in a new twist in the "rise of robots".

Ebola Virus can stay in the sperm for 565 days- Study

A new research has found Ebola virus particles present in semen as long as 565 days after recovery from an infection, highlighting the potential role of sex in sparking another outbreak, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Nigeria's rank in the list of most the emotional countries in the world

A survey of the most emotional in the world, according to an annual survey of daily experiences, has just been released.

Drying your clothes indoors could be seriously bad for your health

Research has suggested that drying your washing indoors on radiators or on a clothes horse could pose a “serious health risk” for people with asthma or weakened immune systems.

The secret to being happy, according to psychiatrists

A psychiatric study which focused on the mental and physical well being of over 1500 people has apparently found the 'secret' to being happy.

Infant stimulator progams in schools leads to teenage pregnancy- Study

Schools that have infant simulator programs, where students use dolls and classes to learn what being a mother is like, may actually make teenage girls more likely to become pregnant, according to a new Australian study.

Giving children antibiotics can make them diabetic in later life

Doctors have warned following a ‘compelling’ study, that linked antibiotics with type 1 diabetes, the form that usually develops in childhood.

Why identical male twins live longer- Research

According to a recent study in the journal PLOS One, twins may actually live longer than the general population.

Report: Alligator bit boy's head during Disney attack

The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World last June reached into the animal's mouth in an attempt to free his son's head from the reptile's jaw, according to a final report on the death released Monday by Florida's wildlife agency.

Pregnant women who consume paracetamol are likely to have hyperactive children

Pregnant women who take paracetamol are more likely to have children who are hyperactive, a new study has revealed.

Nigerians at risk of health hazards from fake sausages- Report

Beef rolls are the most popular, practical snack for the hungry Nigerian. Made from ground beef mixed with a little pink food coloring, wrap it in a doughy, salty, pastry-like bread and stored in a plastic wrapper and 'gbam', you have a snack sold on virtually every street corner in Lagos, every traffic jam, and expanding to markets all around the country. 

The exact number of stillbirths and maternal and neonatal deaths is underreported- WHO launches three publications to help

It is widely accepted that the day of birth is potentially the most dangerous time for mothers and babies.

Top 10 causes of death in Nigeria

This report was compiled by GBD Compare and shows some of the fatal health conditions that Nigerians have to deal with.

Why do we have eyelashes? What purpose do they serve?

As long as you've got eyes, you would see eyelashes everyday. Are they there for fancy or they actually serve a purpose?

Drinking coffee can shrink your breasts and prevent cancer- Study

Who would like smaller boobs?

Anti-cocaine vaccine soon to be tested in humans

A vaccine has been developed by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, to blunt the effects of cocaine and potentially prevent it from reaching the brain.

More people willing to donate organs after death- Survey

An increasing number of people in Taiwan are willing to donate their organs after their death, according to the results of a survey released Monday by the Taiwan Organ Registry and Sharing Center.

You probably never knew date fruits had so many amazing benefits

The date fruit is highly regarded as a fabulous fruit. It is a natural source of energy and nutrition.

How the shape of your body parts shows how healthy you could be

Several parts of your body like waist circumference, leg length, and arm can be important factors for predicting health and risk of disease, according to scientists.