Pinaz Kazi

Articles by Pinaz Kazi

Pinaz Kazi started her career at International Business Times in 2016 and enjoys writing lifestyle, health and entertainment articles.

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What is Human Uber? This bizarre system can allow you to send 'surrogate' to events [Video]

Jun Rekimoto, a futurist and AR/VR researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, unveiled the unique product at MIT Tech Review's EmTech event in Singapore.

Feb 2, 2018

Dear ladies, beware! These common cosmetic products may lead to pregnancy complications

Dr Nitasha Gupta said: "In the recent years, several endocrine disrupting chemicals have been identified to affect abnormal ovarian function, miscarriages and female infertility."

Jan 21, 2018

Fact or fad? Researchers reveal whether gluten-free food is healthy or not

The study stated: "GF [gluten-free] food is unlikely to offer healthier alternatives to regular foods, except for those who require a GF diet for medically diagnosed conditions, and it is associated with higher costs".

Jan 21, 2018

No more scars: There might soon be a way to heal wounds without leaving a mark

"The findings show we have a window of opportunity after wounding to influence the tissue to regenerate rather than a scar," said researcher Maksim Plikus from the University of California,

Jan 21, 2018

Meet 'King Marcio', the man who lived in a 'sand castle' for 22 years

The 44-year-old-man is affectionately called 'The King' by locals, and happily puts on a regal air by posing on his throne in front of his castle with a sceptre in hand.

Jan 21, 2018

Mummy-like effect found on a dog that was stuck in tree for almost 60 years, here's how it happened [video]

The shocking thing was the dog's body was well preserved for all these years even though there was no Egyptian mummifying technique used to preserve him.

Jan 20, 2018

Welcoming newborn can be less painful with a simple technique? Here's what a new mom revealed

Mark explains: "As each wave comes along breathe with that so in between those waves (contractions) it's a mindful breathing, a mindful meditation."

Jan 20, 2018

What is Tamiflu? 11-year-old girl claimed she saw 'portal to hell' after taking it

The young girl was convinced that she was hearing devil's voice and insects were crawling all over her body after she took it.

Jan 20, 2018

What is globophobia? Know about the rare medical condition that makes a woman faint every time she sees balloons

"I can't feel my limbs and they were shaking uncontrollably," she explained.

Jan 20, 2018

Real people used as car crash test dummies in Germany? Disturbing footage of 1970s reveals the truth

According to YouTube user Adamstarpictures, "the story was about automobile safety and the importance of wearing your seatbelt".

Jan 19, 2018

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Who is Alex Mason? Meet the 'doomsday prepper' getting ready for global catastrophe [Video]

Alex said: "I take an emergency backpack with me everywhere I go full of supplies like water, first aid items and enough food to last me a couple of days so I can get home safely."

Jan 19, 2018

Mother charges rent from five-year-old daughter, here's why

Essence wrote on Facebook: "This strategy not only prepares your child for the real world, but when they see how much real bills are they will appreciate you for giving them a huge discount."

Jan 19, 2018

Heart-stopping poison once used by African hunters could be the new male birth control pill

The compound is known as ouabain -- a plant extract which was earlier used by African warriors and hunters on the tips of arrows as 'heart-stopping poison'.

Jan 19, 2018

Brother from another father: Mystery behind mummies with different daddies finally solved

"It was a long and exhausting journey to the results but we are finally here. I am very grateful we were able to add a small but very important piece to the big history puzzle and I am sure the brothers would be very proud of us," said Dr Konstantina Drosou.

Jan 17, 2018

Violent video games make players aggressive in real life? Here's what researchers have found

Dr Zendle said: "There are several experiments looking at graphic realism in video games, but they have returned mixed results. There are, however, other ways that violent games can be realistic, besides looking like the 'real world', such as the way characters behave for example."

Jan 17, 2018

DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago recreated without his remains

Researchers managed to recreate the DNA of Hans Jonatan by taking samples from 182 of his living descendants.

Jan 17, 2018

Do you have peanut allergy? You might finally be able to 'cure' it with this powder

It's a capsule that contains nut protein in a powder form. The flavourless powder is then to be sprinkled on the food by cracking it open.

Jan 16, 2018

Mystery over Russian climber's body found dangling from 40ft tall building

A female friend of the climber reportedly said: "He loved working as an industrial climber and often joked with us that he only came down to sleep."

Jan 16, 2018

Virginity auction: Teenage girl plans to fund her Cambridge education dream with the money

She said: "I wanted a good education so I started looking on the web for ways to finance my studies and I came across a series of auction adverts and found there were girls who had sold themselves for £3.1 million (€3.5 million) so I decided I would do the same when I turned 18."

Jan 16, 2018

Do you pinch your nose to stop a sneeze? Beware,It could even kill you, doctors warn

The man has been holding his sneezes for the last 30 years or so, but this time it was different

Jan 16, 2018

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Articles by Pinaz Kazi

What is Human Uber? This bizarre system can allow you to send 'surrogate' to events [Video]

Dear ladies, beware! These common cosmetic products may lead to pregnancy complications

Fact or fad? Researchers reveal whether gluten-free food is healthy or not

No more scars: There might soon be a way to heal wounds without leaving a mark

Meet 'King Marcio', the man who lived in a 'sand castle' for 22 years

Mummy-like effect found on a dog that was stuck in tree for almost 60 years, here's how it happened [video]

Welcoming newborn can be less painful with a simple technique? Here's what a new mom revealed

What is Tamiflu? 11-year-old girl claimed she saw 'portal to hell' after taking it

What is globophobia? Know about the rare medical condition that makes a woman faint every time she sees balloons

Real people used as car crash test dummies in Germany? Disturbing footage of 1970s reveals the truth

Who is Alex Mason? Meet the 'doomsday prepper' getting ready for global catastrophe [Video]

Mother charges rent from five-year-old daughter, here's why

Heart-stopping poison once used by African hunters could be the new male birth control pill

Brother from another father: Mystery behind mummies with different daddies finally solved

Violent video games make players aggressive in real life? Here's what researchers have found

DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago recreated without his remains

Do you have peanut allergy? You might finally be able to 'cure' it with this powder

Mystery over Russian climber's body found dangling from 40ft tall building

Virginity auction: Teenage girl plans to fund her Cambridge education dream with the money

Do you pinch your nose to stop a sneeze? Beware,It could even kill you, doctors warn

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'