Smokers kick the butt in groups

A new study has found that when smokers quit the habit, odds are that the health triumph doesn't occur in isolation. Instead, the decision to quit smoking is often influenced by social networks,......

Beware, now obesity could be contagious

Got an overweight colleague? Friend? Family member? Watch your waistline -- latest research suggests that obesity is contagious. Harvard researchers working in tandem with their peers from the......

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

IMAGE: Australia's Mackenzie Arnold celebrates with teammates after winning the penalty shootout and progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

IMAGE: Caitlin Foord scores Australia's first goal against Denmark during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Co-hosts Australia......

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

IMAGE: FC Goa failed to hold on to the lead and SCEB found the equaliser in the 65th minute. Photograph: ISL/Twitter SC East Bengal (SCEB) failed to make use of a numerical advantage to......

Kohli, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Raina in list of top 100 athletes

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left, with Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI India captain Virat Kohli, senior batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni and stylish left-handed batsmen Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina,......

Southampton's Mane grabs fastest Premier League hat-trick

Sadio Mane of Southampton celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium. Photograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty......