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COVID: Women are less likely to put themselves in danger

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): The increased adherence of women to Coronavirus policies may be one of the reasons for the lower vulnerability and mortality that they experienced, compared to men, in the early phase of the epidemic, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-10-16T10:27:01.094134+00:00 IST

COVID-19 rate among dentists is less than one pc, finds report

Chicago [US], October 15 (ANI) Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020.

2020-10-15T16:54:28.151251+00:00 IST

Research finds that blue-light glasses improve sleep, workday productivity

Indiana [US], October 15 (ANI): During the pandemic, the amount of screen time for many people working and learning from home as well as binge-watching TV has sharply increased. New research finds that wearing blue-light glasses just before sleeping can lead to a better night's sleep and contribute to a better day's work to follow.

2020-10-15T11:06:28.930371+00:00 IST

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Prepare your hands to cuddle and care

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): As the only possible way to beat the coronavirus before its vaccine is invented is through maintaing personal hygiene, the significance of global handwashing day has increased several folds this year.

2020-10-15T07:30:47.206290+00:00 IST

Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress, suggests study

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Amid the coronavirus pandemic everybody seems to be stressed out to some degree whether it may be anguish over the sickness or death of a friend or family member. It may be anxiety over a job that has been altered or eliminated. These are natural emotions during stressful times, says Emily Kroska, a clinical psychologist at the University of Iowa. The good news, she adds, comes from a new study she led that shows how people might reduce their distress.

2020-10-14T18:28:20.371940+00:00 IST

US study reveals more young adults are abstaining from alcohol

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study.

2020-10-13T12:10:34.230695+00:00 IST

Study suggests pandemic leads to high level of stress, less employee engagement

Ohio [US], October 12 (ANI): Researchers have suggested coronavirus pandemic may lead people to ponder their own mortality.

2020-10-12T14:23:18.550623+00:00 IST

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'Angriya' to revive old Mumbai-Goa sea route: Cruise Director

Onboard Angriya, [India] Oct 21 (ANI): In a bid to boost tourism, India's first-ever domestic cruise 'Angriya' was launched to revive the Mumbai-Goa sea route, which was operational around 40 years ago, said Siddharath Navalkar, the director of the cruise.

2018-10-21T17:43:37.561019+00:00 IST

Kanpur: Artificial pond for idol immersion poses health scare

Kanpur, (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Oct 20 (ANI): Artificial pond created to immerse Goddess Durga's idol in Kanpur failed to achieve its aim of eco-friendly celebration as it poses health scare among locals here.

2018-10-20T17:43:52.801413+00:00 IST

Durga Puja: Transgenders break traditions, take part in 'Sindoor Khela'

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Oct 19 (ANI): Like a final flicker of a lamp before it extinguishes, Bengali women participate in 'Sindoor Khela' on Vijaydashami as a final indulgence in the intoxicating Durga Puja celebrations.

2018-10-19T17:09:38.929045+00:00 IST

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Study suggests some friendships may make one feel more supported

Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): A recent study revealed that people perceive they had more support from friends or family who knew and liked each other.

2020-10-11T17:51:01.726304+00:00 IST

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Study suggests playmate perceive bad temper on child's make-believe aggressive behavior

Cambridge [England], October 11 (ANI): A recent study suggested playmates perceive bad-temper if children incorporate aggressive themes into their pretend play.

2020-10-11T12:28:18.197793+00:00 IST

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Female surgeons perform less complex cases than male peers: Study

Boston [US], October 10 (ANI): Female surgeons at a large academic medical centre perform less complex surgical procedures than their male counterparts, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

2020-10-10T03:57:56.653149+00:00 IST

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Stay-at-home orders cut noise exposure nearly in half amid COVID-19: Study

Michigan [US], October 10 (ANI): People's exposure to environmental noise dropped nearly in half during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the University of Michigan researchers who analysed data from the Apple Hearing Study.

2020-10-10T03:36:01.440999+00:00 IST

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Nerve cell activity shows how confident individuals are

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that the activity of individual nerve cells in the brain tells us how confident we are in our decisions.

2020-10-09T18:14:04.632310+00:00 IST

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Ferns N Petals launches last rites services 'Last Journey'

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): A new venture 'Last Journey' by Ferns N Petals has been recently launched to offer all the required personalised services for a funeral ceremony.

2020-10-09T16:05:21.054108+00:00 IST

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Black, Asian patients have increased risk of severe COVID-19 at different stages of disease: Study

London [England], October 9 (ANI): Patients of Black ethnicity have an increased risk of requiring hospital admission for COVID-19, while patients of Asian ethnicity have an increased risk of dying in hospital from COVID-19, compared to White patients, a study has found.

2020-10-09T09:24:14.884639+00:00 IST

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Study reveals people use, trust different COVID-19 information sources depending on gender, age

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): Gender, age, education level, and political affiliation predict where people turn for information about COVID-19--and what sources they use and trust is linked to differing beliefs about the pandemic, according to a new study.

2020-10-09T02:53:11.474820+00:00 IST

Sexuality

Discrimination contributes to poorer heart health for LGBTQ adults

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): More than half of LGBTQ adults and 70 percent of those who are transgender or gender non-conforming report experiencing some form of discrimination, including the use of harsh or abusive language, from a health care professional.

2020-10-08T13:37:43.243182+00:00 IST

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Cannabis use appears to encourage, not replace, non-medical opioid use

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Contrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

2020-10-08T13:28:47.865445+00:00 IST

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Why some friends make you feel more supported than others

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): It's good to have friends and family to back you up when you need it - but it's even better if your supporters are close with each other too, a new set of studies suggests.

2020-10-07T17:57:39.317582+00:00 IST

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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

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Children use make-believe aggression, violence to manage bad-tempered peers: Study

Cambridge [England], October 7 (ANI): Children are more likely to introduce violent themes into their pretend play, such as imaginary fighting or killing if they are with playmates whom peers consider bad-tempered, new research suggests.

2020-10-07T04:10:00.243017+00:00 IST

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