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Number of Breast Reduction Surgeries for Men Shoot Up by 400% in the U.K.
A leading cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon revealed that the number of male patients who undergo breast reduction procedure has increased fourfold over the past five years in U.K. which underscores the problem of enlarged breasts of men and the subsequent decline of their self-esteem.
Pope Francis Casts Doubt on Virgin Apparitions at Bosnian Pilgrimage Site
Pope Francis has voiced serious doubt about the authenticity of the supposed continuing apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje in Bosnia, saying he doesn't find much value on "these supposed apparitions." The pontiff bared his opinion ahead of the official result of Vatican's investigation of the phenomenon.
Study Claims Brain Damage Can Make People More Religious
A recent study conducted by Northwestern University in Illinois found that people who suffer from brain injuries are more likely to become religious fundamentalists. Scientists arrived at the conclusion by studying lesions linked to spiritual belief and extremism.
Anglican Church Congregation Numbers Have 'Stabilized'
A new report has found that the decline of the Church of England for the past decades may have been arrested due to a resurgence in patriotism and pride in Christianity. The growth remains slow, but the study observed that the numbers are stabilizing since 2013 nonetheless.
Coffee Can Be a Good Pain Reliever, New Study Suggests
Experts have more good news for coffee lovers. New research found evidence that caffeine can be a source of pain relief. This was based on animal experiments that showed laboratory mice jolted with caffeine having a higher pain tolerance than those given a dose of ibuprofen.
Are Atheists More Intelligent Than Religious People?
A new study that is expected to ignite controversy hypothesized that atheists are generally smarter than religious people. Three researchers from University of Rochester and Northeastern University thought so by statistically analyzing the combined results of 63 scientific studies on the matter.
Study Indicates That High Salt Intake Breaks Down More Fat; Could It Help in Losing Weight?
A shocking new study by a German scientist claims that eating more salt could cause a person to lose weight. The finding is considered radical as it contradicts the long-held general assumption that a high salt intake encourages greater intake of fluids which increases weight.
Married Men More Likely To Survive Non-Heart Surgery Than Single Males
A team of researchers has discovered that married men are more likely to survive non-heart surgery. Single males are 33 percent more likely to die within two years of treatment while divorcees have an even greater risk of dying during that stage. The biggest revelation is that women, whether married or not, will most likely survive.
Islamic State Calls for Lone Wolf Attacks on British News Anchors and Politicians
Weeks after Islamic State (ISIS) sympathizers were urged to hunt down TV stars in U.K., a hate-filled website has called for attacks on British Members of Parliament (MP). An offshoot of a known terrorist channel, the jihadi propaganda website, encouraged extremists to target politicians at meetings and constituency clinics.
Country Singer Thomas Rhett and Wife Bring Home Newly Adopted Daughter From Uganda
After their yearlong adoption journey, Thomas Rhett welcomed home their newly adopted daughter, Willa Gray Arkins, from Uganda. Blessings came in twos for the country singer who had long prayed for a child, after he announced that wife Lauren Gregory Arkins is also pregnant.