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Heterogeneous thinkers may possess quick decision-making: Study

Florida [US], November 22 (ANI): A recent mathematical indagation has come up with a new perspective claiming that a group of people with different information may possess better decision-making process than a group of people with homogenous thoughts.

2020-11-22T03:40:13.801534+00:00 IST

Mangoes can be useful in reducing facial wrinkles in older women: Study

Washington [US], November 22 (ANI): A study published in the journal Nutrients by researchers at the University of California, Davis has come across wrinkle reduction feature of Ataulfo mangoes, commonly known as honey or Champagne mangoes that might prove to be potent for older women with fair skin.

2020-11-22T03:08:37.021842+00:00 IST

Memories create 'fingerprints' that reveal how brain is organised

Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): While the broad architecture and organisation of the human brain is universal, new research shows how the differences between how people reimagine common scenarios can be observed in brain activity and quantified.

2020-11-21T12:34:41.506281+00:00 IST

Age is no barrier to successful weight loss, new study finds

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new study.

2020-11-20T16:28:46.227931+00:00 IST

Risk of mental disorders later in life potentially higher for kids in low-income families

Helsinki [Finland], November 20 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Aarhus University and the University of Manchester have investigated the link between the socio-economic position of parents and the risk of children developing mental disorders later in life.

2020-11-20T15:28:20.244610+00:00 IST

Inclusion is key for all to thrive throughout life, report says

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): When it comes to optimizing "longevity fitness" through attention to social, health, and wealth aspects of life, many Americans face intractable inequities based on the color of their skin, where they live, their sex, and who they love.

2020-11-20T13:46:19.448277+00:00 IST

Eating mangoes can reduce older women's facial wrinkles

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds eating Ataulfo mangoes, also known as honey or Champagne mangoes, may have another benefit -- reducing facial wrinkles in older women with fairer skin.

2020-11-20T13:35:50.461909+00:00 IST

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Mummified cats, scarab beetles unearthed in Egypt

Saqqara [Egypt] Nov 11 (ANI): Archaeological excavations revealed a mass cat cemetery and rare mummified scarab beetles in an ancient burial ground of Saqqara in Egypt.

2018-11-11T17:16:47.380066+00:00 IST

Google pays tribute to Romanian engineer Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu

New Delhi [India], Nov 10 (ANI): Google Doodle on Saturday honoured Romanian engineer Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu, on what would have been her 131st birthday.

2018-11-10T04:03:30.323574+00:00 IST

Shimla village organises stone pelting fair

Dhami (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Nov 9 (ANI): Nearly 40 kilometres from Shimla, the Dhami village recently organized a stone pelting fair.

2018-11-09T01:36:36.765164+00:00 IST

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Pod e-cigarettes less harmful than regular cigarettes, new study finds

Washington [US], November 19 (ANI): Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to federal government data -- and some smokers find it nearly impossible to quit.

2020-11-19T17:34:22.078531+00:00 IST

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International Men's Day 2020: Lauding every man

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): With the theme 'better health for men and boys', International Men's Day is being observed today like every year to celebrate men's contribution to society.

2020-11-19T13:06:33.555865+00:00 IST

Culture

Government opens registration for IFFI 2021

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): One of the most significant film festivals of India, International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has opened the registration for the event to be held in Goa between January 16-January 24, 2021.

2020-11-19T08:35:01.484993+00:00 IST

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds

Michigan [US], November 18 (ANI): Lesbian, gay and bisexual -- or LGB -- people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University.

2020-11-18T16:20:38.777659+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study suggests regular dose of nature may improve mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Tokyo [Japan], November 18 (ANI): Nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggest the findings of a new study published in the journal Ecological Applications.

2020-11-18T10:35:11.721508+00:00 IST

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Math shows diverse thinkers equal better results

Florida [US], November 17 (ANI): Whether it is ants forming a trail or individuals crossing the street, the exchange of information is key in making everyday decisions. But new Florida State University research shows that the group decision-making process may work best when members process information a bit differently.

2020-11-17T16:43:08.495149+00:00 IST

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Study suggests an acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce hypertension

Seville [Spain], November 17 (ANI): An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure, as shown by a study carried out by the Cardiovascular Physiopathology research group at the Physiology Department of the University of Seville.

2020-11-17T16:27:03.403649+00:00 IST

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US study reveals people who purchased firearms during pandemic more likely to be suicidal

New Jersey [US], November 17 (ANI): People who purchase a firearm during the pandemic are more likely to be suicidal than other firearm owners, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers.

2020-11-17T11:52:52.213694+00:00 IST

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Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline, say researchers

Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): Having command of more than one language is enriching and offers people a doorway to other cultures, according to a new study which found that using languages actively provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ageing.

2020-11-16T16:16:09.511591+00:00 IST

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Two-thirds of older adults say they won't treat their depression, finds study

Utah [US], November 16 (ANI): Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Americans aged 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment according to a new nationwide poll, the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor.

2020-11-16T11:49:15.443098+00:00 IST

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Here's how maintaining healthy sleep pattern may help lower risk of heart failure

Dallas [US], November 16 (ANI): Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 precent lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns, according to new research.

2020-11-16T11:40:03.203490+00:00 IST

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Fans can visit Titanic for a price of USD125,000

Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): A company dedicated to manned exploration of the underwater world has announced the possible access to the world's most famous and historic site Titanic through their 'THE TITANIC SURVEY EXPEDITION 2021' project.

2020-11-15T15:58:42.978071+00:00 IST

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At Dallas airport, best technology-based smart bathrooms being introduced

Texas [US], November 15 (ANI): A new policy introduced by the Texas government for Dallas airport is of 'Smart Bathrooms', which is in consideration with the stark reminders of the novel COVID-19's enormous effects. These smart bathrooms will be the upgraded version of the bathrooms at the airports which will reflect one of the best uses of technology ever.

2020-11-15T13:30:54.688484+00:00 IST

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Children bullied in school are likely to develop violent behaviour in future: Study

Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): It is likely that the children who went through bullying in school, may develop a violent behaviour in later years of their lives, as per the findings of a new study led by scientists at the University of Cordoba and the University of Cambridge. They have collectively studied aspects related to violence, thus helping decrease its risks and prevent it.

2020-11-15T13:22:39.665763+00:00 IST