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International Day of the Girl Child 2022: History, significance

Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): The International Day of the Girl Child, also referred to as the Day of Girls, is celebrated on October 11 to bring attention to the value and potential that girls hold for our society's future. The tenth anniversary of IGD is in 2022.

2022-10-11T13:32:05.172934+00:00 IST

Electronic gaming causes life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias

Philadelphia [US], October 11 (ANI): Researchers revealed how electronic gaming can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children whose predisposition may have gone unnoticed previously. The researchers discovered a rare yet distinct trend in youngsters who lose consciousness while playing electronic (video) games.

2022-10-11T10:29:40.892495+00:00 IST

Study: People choose familiarity over novelty

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): When people believe that a door is closing and that they have a limited amount of time left to enjoy something, such as dining out or travelling eight experiments with nearly 6,000 total participants, researchers explored whether people tend to prefer the novel, exciting experiences, such as trying a new restaurant, or familiar ones, such as returning to an old favourite and whether those preferences shift with the amount of time people believe that they have left to enjoy similar experiences.

2022-10-09T07:42:25.751235+00:00 IST

Study: People choose familiarity over novelty

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): According to research, once people believe that a door is closing- that they only have a short amount of time left to enjoy something, such as dining out or travelling--they gravitate towards the comfort of something familiar rather than the excitement of something new.

2022-10-08T14:38:10.138490+00:00 IST

Artificial grass fields may increase risk of injury: Research

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Even though sports laws and equipment have evolved over time, the playing field itself has gone completely unnoticed. Scientists discovered that athletes playing on artificial grass fields may be at a higher risk of injury than those playing on natural grass.

2022-10-08T14:06:53.748306+00:00 IST

Synthetic playing fields for sports might increase risk of injury

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): Although sports laws and equipment have evolved over time, one aspect of sports safety that has largely gone untapped is the playing field itself. Researchers discovered that injury risk may be higher for athletes playing on synthetic turf fields over natural grass.

2022-10-07T13:45:51.722710+00:00 IST

FoMO among college students is linked to illegal behaviour

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Most people experience the fear of missing out (FoMO) on rewarding and enjoyable experiences at some point in their lives. According to a new study, the degree to which someone experiences FOMO is associated with their risk of engaging in maladaptive behaviours such as academic misconduct, drug and alcohol use, and breaking the law.

2022-10-06T17:30:39.133810+00:00 IST

Avoiding sexual violence may reduce youth mental illness

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): According to UCL researchers, the frequency of major mental health problems among 17-year-olds may decline by as much as 16.8% for girls and 8.4% for boys if they were not subjected to physical violence, such as sexual assault and harassment.

2022-10-05T16:37:14.862477+00:00 IST

Video game interventions improve key aspects of cognition in adults

California [San Francisco], October 3 (ANI): Scientists have developed a set of video game interventions that improve key aspects of cognition in ageing adults after more than a decade of research.

2022-10-04T11:23:49.190083+00:00 IST

Setting a sleep schedule can help adolescents get more sleep

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Teens may experience disrupted sleep, daytime fatigue, and changes in mood and focus when adjusting to a new sleep schedule at the start of the school year.

2022-10-04T07:24:29.517481+00:00 IST

Loneliness, unhappiness increases ageing faster than smoking

Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): The accumulation of molecular damage contributes to the development of frailty and major diseases associated with ageing. Some people's molecular processes are more intense than others, resulting in accelerated ageing.

2022-10-01T11:00:47.280325+00:00 IST

Study: Feeling of inferiority, damaged self-esteem among children

California [US], September 30 (ANI): A group of psychologists conducted a study over 70 years ago in which they asked young Black girls to choose between black and white dolls. The girls overwhelmingly chose white dolls and assigned them positive characteristics.

2022-09-30T14:14:35.442828+00:00 IST

Study: Higher risk of sexual problems in women cancer survivors

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Researchers found that young women cancer survivors are at a much higher risk of sexual problems such as loss of libido and discomfort.

2022-09-30T07:55:34.059456+00:00 IST

Study identifies what brings human senses and thoughts together

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): Human's ability to think, decide, remember recent events and more, comes from human brain's neocortex. Now neuroscientists have discovered key aspects of the mechanisms behind these functions. Their findings could ultimately help improve treatments for certain neuropsychiatric disorders and brain injuries.

2022-09-29T16:00:05.605345+00:00 IST

Bird diversity is lower in urban forests: Study

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): According to a recent study done by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a detrimental impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of the same quality, urban woods have much fewer bird species than rural forests.

2022-09-29T13:45:31.008772+00:00 IST

People who delayed goals during pandemic able to prevent anxiety

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): According to a new study, individuals who delayed their long-term ambitions during the pandemic were better able to prevent anxiety and depression.

2022-09-28T10:36:06.298254+00:00 IST

Voice-control smart devices may affect kids' social development

Washington D.C. [USA], September 28 (ANI): According to an expert in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, voice-control smart devices such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home may hinder children's social and emotional development.

2022-09-28T06:18:47.807002+00:00 IST

Being lonely, unhappy increases aging more than smoking: Study

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): The accumulation of molecular damage contributes to the development of ageing-related frailty and serious diseases. These molecular processes are more intense in some people than in others, a condition known as accelerated ageing.

2022-09-27T10:11:52.387059+00:00 IST

Scientists embed sensors into T-shirts to monitor breathing

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors into t-shirts and face masks that track breathing, heart rate, and ammonia.

2022-09-26T08:53:48.869260+00:00 IST

Solvent research solves mystery of solar cell durability

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): Solvents that allow solution deposition of one layer without harming the other may make it easier to create high-efficiency solar cells containing layers of 2D and 3D perovskites.

2022-09-25T15:45:22.960290+00:00 IST

New study demonstrates how whales protect their brains

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): According to a new study, unique blood arteries in whale brains may protect whales from dangerous blood pulses caused by swimming.

2022-09-25T15:35:45.451290+00:00 IST