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Christmas Eve 2020: Here's how India celebrated amid coronavirus pandemic

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): As the novel coronavirus has dampened the festivities of most festivals this year, Christmas was no exception as the festival witnessed more digital celebrations on its Eve.

2020-12-25T17:15:42.935340+00:00 IST

Study reveals why an early start is key to developing musical skill later in life

Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): Is there, as some have suggested, a developmental period early in life when the brain is especially receptive to musical training? The answer, according to new research, is probably not.

2020-12-25T13:40:35.908236+00:00 IST

Study reveals, covering faces around kids would not help mask emotions

Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): According to a new study, the proliferation of face coverings in order to keep a check on Covid-19, isn't keeping children from understanding facial expressions.

2020-12-25T11:18:48.143290+00:00 IST

Try these last-minute DIY gifts for Christmas this year

New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): It is the Yuletide spirit of Christmas and time to send gifts to your loved ones.

2020-12-24T19:53:26.560884+00:00 IST

This Christmas, try these out-of-box cakes for your loved ones

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Christmas is about being together with family and friends, Christmas tree and not to forget mouth-watering delicacies and cakes.

2020-12-23T18:01:14.292088+00:00 IST

How celebs utilised lockdown 2020: by setting fashion goals

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): As the year 2020 turned out to be quite unpredictable with a once-in-a-century pandemic striking the world, people stuck at their homes amid the COVID-induced lockdown, Hollywood and Bollywood stars set their fashion record straight, by experimenting with their looks and fashion statements and setting fashion goals for their fans.

2020-12-23T16:45:46.212173+00:00 IST

In shaky times, focus on past successes, if overly anxious, depressed

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes.

2020-12-23T09:17:07.163202+00:00 IST

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Acting wasn't Kriti Sanon's first career choice

Panaji, (Goa) [India] Nov 24 (ANI): Turns out, acting was not the first thing that came to Kriti Sanon's mind while making a career choice.

2018-11-24T15:58:29.971803+00:00 IST

Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Father of the Deaf'

New Delhi [India], Nov 24 (ANI): Google Doodle on Saturday honoured 'Father of the Deaf' Abbe Charles-Michel de l'Épee on his 306th birth anniversary.

2018-11-24T04:08:44.091363+00:00 IST

India is a country of storytellers: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at IFFI

Panaji, (Goa) [India] Nov 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore who addressed the opening ceremony of 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) said that India is a country of storytellers as every person has a story to tell.

2018-11-20T17:44:32.892855+00:00 IST

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Increased meat consumption associated with symptoms of childhood asthma

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Substances present in cooked meats are associated with increased wheezing in children, Mount Sinai researchers report.

2020-12-23T09:10:55.271959+00:00 IST

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Amid pandemic, digital gifts for festive season are the way out

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Amid the pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down, the festival of Christmas is just around the corner with people around the world engrossed in festivities. The 2020 Christmas 2020, however, could pose difficulties due to the pandemic. Sending digital gifts to your loved ones is the way to go, and knowing how to give a good virtual gift is a key life skill whether you live in separate states or are practising social distancing.

2020-12-22T18:47:56.303149+00:00 IST

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Canadian study reveals one in four women with ADHD has attempted suicide

Toronto [Canada], December 22 (ANI): A nationally representative Canadian study reported that the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts was much higher (24 per cent ) for women with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) compared to those women who did not (3 per cent).

2020-12-22T16:57:57.669097+00:00 IST

Food

Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze

Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat are linked to a heightened risk of childhood wheeze, finds recent research.

2020-12-22T10:36:09.706129+00:00 IST

Fitness

Smartphone fitness apps, wearable activity trackers boost physical activity levels

Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): Smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help boost physical activity levels, finds a review and pooled data analysis of the available evidence.

2020-12-22T10:04:07.161026+00:00 IST

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Doctors should change the way they ask patients about self-harm, suicide

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): Doctors can help patients with mental health concerns in a better way by using a different style of questioning about self-harm and suicide, experts said.

2020-12-21T18:13:41.873372+00:00 IST

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Researchers evaluate how masks disrupt facial perception

Beer-Sheva [Israel], December 21 (ANI): The identification of people wearing masks has often presented a unique challenge during the pandemic. A new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel and York University in Canada reveals the impact of this predicament and its potentially significant repercussions.

2020-12-21T15:24:58.309400+00:00 IST

Parenting

Screen time, emotional health among parents' top concerns for children during pandemic

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): A new national poll gives a glimpse into parents' greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era with the top concerns being screen time, unhealthy eating, and depression.

2020-12-21T09:24:45.144962+00:00 IST

Food

Study suggests responsible consumption of cheese, wine may help reduce cognitive decline

Iowa [US], December 20 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggests that responsible consumption of cheese, with red wine, protects one against age-related cognitive problems.

2020-12-20T17:53:15.878666+00:00 IST

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Study reveals living environment affects microbiota, health of both dogs and their owners

Helsinki [Finland], December 20 (ANI): In urban environments, allergic diseases are more common among dogs and their owners compared to those living in rural areas. Simultaneous allergic traits appear to be associated with the microbes found in the environment, but microbes relevant to health differ between dogs and humans.

2020-12-20T15:12:09.471915+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals how exercise might help in protecting bone health after weight loss surgery

Washington (US), December 20 (ANI): A recent study has revealed the detrimental effect that weight loss surgery has on bone health and how exercise might be helpful in addressing this issue.

2020-12-20T14:32:21.474095+00:00 IST

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Scientists use machine intelligence to accelerate brain mapping technique

Okinawa [Japan], December 20 (ANI): A study by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University shows a new use of technology to hasten brain mapping technique.

2020-12-20T09:13:54.716732+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds postpartum care fails to provide key services to women

Massachusetts [US], December 19 (ANI): According to a study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers, most women are receiving fewer than half the services recommended during their comprehensive postpartum medical checkup.

2020-12-19T18:00:08.870183+00:00 IST

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