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Extensive use of electronic media, gadgets linked to emotional, behavioural issues in preschoolers

London [UK], March 20 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that preschoolers who extensively use electronic media and game consoles, mobile phones, and tablets, may face a heightened risk of emotional and behavioural problems by the age of 5.

2021-03-20T16:42:14.359318+00:00 IST

Raw diet helps in reducing risk of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs

Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that eating a raw diet from the late stages of suckling to roughly two months of age, may help reduce the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs, later in life.

2021-03-20T16:32:23.118047+00:00 IST

Living stress-free life may have benefits, but also downsides

Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): In our lives, stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. The findings of a recent study suggests that not only do some people report feeling no stress at all but also that there can be downsides to not experiencing stress.

2021-03-19T18:08:20.425585+00:00 IST

Women invested more energy in household tasks than men during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): A study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic women, particularly moms, invested more energy in household tasks, such as childcare and family tasks than men.

2021-03-13T18:41:12.951111+00:00 IST

Political, economic, social factors affect local decisions about death penalty: Study

Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): The findings of a new study by researchers at Missouri State University and American University examined the factors associated with the use of the death penalty at the county level to provide a fuller picture of what issues influence court outcomes.

2021-03-10T19:11:56.495075+00:00 IST

Research reveals how pollutants affect fertility

Portsmouth [UK], March 6 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that individuals who lived near the South Coast of England were 6 times less fertile than any other lesser polluted location in the world. The study was conducted on shrimp-like creatures that lived in the survey area and were found to have 70 per cent less sperm, in comparison to those living in cleaner waters.

2021-03-06T14:35:19.220124+00:00 IST

Unstable work life leads to future mental health problems in youth

Barcelona [Spain], March 5 (ANI): The findings of a new study conducted by researchers from the Center for Research in Occupational Health suggests that a precarious, unstable initiation by young people towards working life is associated with poorer mental health in the future.

2021-03-05T14:40:38.129993+00:00 IST

Higher income predicts feelings such as pride and confidence, says study

Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): Individuals with higher wages will, in general, feel prouder, more sure, confident and less apprehensive than individuals with lower wages, yet not necessarily more compassionate, caring or cherishing, as indicated by research distributed by the American Psychological Association.

2021-03-04T14:38:22.281427+00:00 IST

Hesitation while replying leads to decreased perceived sincerity

Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): The findings of a recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association suggested that while communicating, the longer the hesitation, the less sincere the response appears.

2021-02-28T09:49:00.325625+00:00 IST

Novice drivers on hand-held smartphones also drive under influence

Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): The findings of recent research at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software suggests that young novice drivers who talk on hand-held smartphones while driving are also likely to drive under the influence of drink or drugs.

2021-02-27T10:27:49.579168+00:00 IST

Study determines why music is important for young drivers

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 27 (ANI): The findings of a recent study led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers suggests that for young drivers it is "absolutely impossible" to drive without listening to music.

2021-02-27T10:22:55.602241+00:00 IST

Study discusses correlation between allergy seasons, pollens

Washington (US), February 25 (ANI): Researchers in Munich during a recent study discovered how the length of allergy seasons in Germany are affected by pollen travelling far distances.

2021-02-25T10:50:11.315673+00:00 IST

Contact between people in England reduced due to local, national restrictions

London [UK], February 21 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that contact between people was gradually reduced during the summer and autumn of 2020 due to the imposition of various local and national restrictions in England.

2021-02-21T14:50:37.725879+00:00 IST

Teens more likely to use marijuana after its legalization for adult recreational use

New Jersey [US], February 20 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that adolescents who live in California may be more likely to use marijuana since adult recreational use of it was legalized in 2016.

2021-02-20T14:54:08.080863+00:00 IST

Commuters are inhaling unacceptably high levels of carcinogens

Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that average California commuters are likely inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk for cancer and birth defects.

2021-02-20T14:52:30.917503+00:00 IST

Study examines effect of consumers picking their own price

Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): Researchers from California Polytechnic State University and the University of Oregon during a recent study examined the potential benefits for firms and consumers of pick-your-price (PYP) over pay-what-you-want (PWYW) and fixed pricing strategies.

2021-02-19T16:56:39.386895+00:00 IST

Study: High blood pressure may cause atrial fibrillation

Washington [US], February 13 (ANI): A study published in the 'European Journal of Preventive Cardiology' found that high blood pressure or hypertension can cause atrial fibrillation and is the most important factor associated with heart rhythm disorder.

2021-02-13T13:21:36.651538+00:00 IST

Use of social media apps linked to feeling of isolation during COVID-19

Singapore, January 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, the use of online messaging and social media apps among Singapore residents has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).

2021-01-31T11:15:11.642239+00:00 IST

Dogs learn new words after hearing them only four times: Study

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): A new study discovered that talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times.

2021-01-31T09:21:49.868427+00:00 IST

Money is linked to an individual's happiness: Study

Washington [US], January 24 (ANI): In contrast to previous researches, money does influence an individual's happiness, suggested the findings of a new study.

2021-01-24T10:43:07.428436+00:00 IST