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Study notes factors that increase or decrease suicidal behaviour risk in adolescents

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): An analysis of relevant studies published to date have identified certain risk factors associated with suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The analysis also revealed certain protective factors that may reduce the likelihood of suicidal behaviour.

2020-10-07T08:06:06.499396+00:00 IST

Growing number of women using cannabis for managing menopause symptoms: Study

Ohio [US], October 3 (ANI): For the management of bothersome menopause symptoms, a growing number of women are either using cannabis or want to use it, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-10-03T14:33:16.158651+00:00 IST

Faulty glass tables can cause life-threatening injuries: Study

New Jersey [US], September 15 (ANI): Faulty glass in tables can cause life-threatening injuries, according to a Rutgers study, which provides evidence that stricter federal regulations are needed to protect consumers.

2020-09-15T10:04:03.356265+00:00 IST

Study reveals racial discrimination may adversely impact cognition in African Americans

Washington D.C.[USA], July 21 (ANI): Experiences of racism are associated with lower subjective cognitive function (SCF) among African-American women, suggests the findings of a recent study.

2020-07-21T05:39:03.564575+00:00 IST

Study focuses on predicting personality from one's smartphone data

Munich [Germany], July 19 (ANI): Everyone who uses a smartphone unavoidably generates masses of digital data that are accessible to others, and these data provide clues to the user's personality. Psychologists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich (LMU) study how revealing these clues are.

2020-07-19T16:47:06.286742+00:00 IST

How brain activity evolves fear into anxiety

Mexico City [Mexico], July 12 (ANI): In a bid to understand the brain's response to fear, a team of researchers tried to observe the fear and its reason, as to why in some cases it may lead to prolonged anxiety states like post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).

2020-07-12T09:53:39.694838+00:00 IST

Study suggests working memory capacity plays major role in social distancing compliance

Washington D.C. [USA], July 11 (ANI): The crucial finding of a research paper suggest that whether you decide to engage in social distancing in the early stages of COVID-19 depends on how much information your working memory could hold.

2020-07-11T06:13:25.706655+00:00 IST

Fashion designers to make face masks amid coronavirus pandemic

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Fashion powerhouses including Christian Siriano, Brandon Maxwell, Michael Costello and Prada are getting hands-on to provide medical staff with face masks and gowns during the coronavirus outbreak.

2020-03-24T05:04:47.955922+00:00 IST

Negative thoughts may delay sleep leading to depression in teens

Adelaide [Australia], Mar 18 (ANI): A new research study revealed that nagging negative thoughts and striving for perfection keep teenagers awake at night, raising their chance of becoming depressed and anxious.

2020-03-18T16:26:51.599643+00:00 IST

Use of e-cigarette on rise among US adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping has increased in recent years among US adults, with nearly one in 20 reporting the use of e-cigarettes, says a recent study.

2020-03-18T14:05:18.773891+00:00 IST

Persistent sleep difficulties can cause high risk of childhood anxieties among infants!

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 14 (ANI): The risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders are linked to persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life, indicates recent research.

2020-03-14T13:01:33.627348+00:00 IST

Doctor shares his battle with coronavirus daily on Twitter

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 12 (ANI): A brave doctor who got infected with COVID-19 while treating patients in Madrid has taken to Twitter for posting daily updates of how the disease is taking a toll over his body.

2020-03-12T13:15:45.335878+00:00 IST

Coronavirus bug can cover longer distances than previously thought: Study

Beijing [China], Mar 10 (ANI): A Chinese study has made the shocking revelation that the coronavirus can remain suspended in the air for a minimum of 30 minutes and can survive for days on various types of surfaces. Additionally, it can cover distances of up to 15 feet.

2020-03-10T14:06:41.020184+00:00 IST

Music therapy helps stroke patients recover faster

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 7 (ANI): New research has shed a positive light on music therapy sessions for stroke patients which helps them to improve function by regulating mood, improving concentration, and promoting brain changes.

2020-03-07T16:41:08.894211+00:00 IST

Study reveals why elderly employees might feel excluded at workplace

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): Employees over the age of 50 can feel excluded and demotivated in the workplace when they believe that their cognitive abilities are decreasing with age, as reported in a recent study.

2020-03-05T19:17:49.850182+00:00 IST

Chronic fatigue syndrome: causes and cure

Washington D.C. [USA], March 1 (ANI): Chronic fatigue syndrome is an often debilitating condition which causes excessive fatigue, tiredness and muscle tenderness for a prolonged period of time.

2020-03-01T16:00:23.609556+00:00 IST

Expensive car drivers least likely to stop for crossing pedestrians: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): Drivers on a whole are not all that great at stopping for pedestrians waiting at crosswalks, but those driving expensive car are much less likely to yield for the crossing pedestrians, a new study has found.

2020-03-01T05:15:40.340889+00:00 IST

Diphtheria, tetanus booster shots unnecessary for adults who were fully vaccinated as children: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 25 (ANI): A new study has suggested that adults do not need tetanus or diphtheria booster shots if they've already completed their childhood vaccination series against these debilitating diseases.

2020-02-25T10:45:50.978635+00:00 IST

Facial expressions not true indicator of emotions, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 17 (ANI): Drawing cues from someone's facial expression might be a wrong approach to conclude about people's feelings as new research suggests that facial expressions might not be reliable indicators of emotion.

2020-02-17T17:01:19.177283+00:00 IST

Study links optimism to favorable health outcomes in stroke survivors

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): A study has demonstrated that stroke survivors who have an optimistic attitude in life had significantly reduced inflammation levels, stroke severity, and physical disability.

2020-02-16T16:51:45.152031+00:00 IST

Scientists identify link between stress and problem-solving abilities

Missouri [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have identified an indicator that might help us understand how stress affects the various aspects of our cognitive process, including problem-solving. The resultant findings could ultimately help in understanding and optimising the treatment for patients suffering from stress-related illnesses.

2020-02-16T16:24:30.170513+00:00 IST