Lifestyle

Study finds COVID-19 antibodies, virus can exist in children simultaneously

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): The COVID-19 virus and antibodies can coexist in young patients, finds Children's National Hospital researchers, who set out to improve the understanding of how long it takes paediatric patients with the virus to clear it from their systems and at what point they start to make antibodies that work against the coronavirus.

2020-09-06T11:49:35.863164+00:00 IST

Antibiotics affect breast milk microbiota in mothers of preterm infants

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): Mothers of preterm babies have highly individual breast milk microbiomes and that even short courses of antibiotics have prolonged effects on the diversity and abundance of microbes in their milk, suggest the findings of a recent study.

2020-09-06T09:23:18.198981+00:00 IST

People with less body response to stress task showed more PTSD symptoms after COVID-19 began

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 5 (ANI): People who did not have a higher heart rate response to a stress task would experience more distress related to COVID-19, according to a recent study that surprised the researchers as they had anticipated the reverse would be true.

2020-09-05T18:26:19.465683+00:00 IST

Study: Unravelling mother to baby transmission of Zika virus

Washington D.C. [USA], September 5 (ANI): Zika virus can establish a persistent, replicating infection in the placenta, which is present months after the onset of the acute infection, shows a new study.

2020-09-05T18:19:07.684567+00:00 IST

Study links generosity as key to long life

Washington D.C. [USA], September 5 (ANI): People who are generous or those are in for sharing more may live longer, according to a study published in the journal PNAS

2020-09-05T18:10:26.597306+00:00 IST

Helping others benefits's ones health: US Study

Washington [US], September 5 (ANI): It is always suggested to show kindness and love, a recent study has found a link between performing acts of kindness and helping other people. Performing such acts can be good for people's health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

2020-09-05T17:17:36.072926+00:00 IST

Study suggests selfish, deceitful people do not reach positions of power at workplace

California [USA], September 5 (ANI): According to new research, people having selfish, deceitful, and aggressive personality traits are not likely to reach positions of power as much as those who are generous, trustworthy, and generally nice in the workplace.

2020-09-05T09:40:03.819031+00:00 IST

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How bad is the air quality in your home?

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): What if you could see the microscopic air pollutants in your home?

2018-10-05T00:48:34.079679+00:00 IST

Why you should embrace hugging!

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): A hug may seem like a sweet gesture of showing your love for someone. But did you know your simple act may have a larger effect than you realised?

2018-10-04T00:44:51.154330+00:00 IST

Low self-esteem linked to higher risk of opioid use

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): Turns out health, family and relationship problems appear to be the particular life stressors most associated with increased risk for using opioids to cope.

2018-10-03T23:29:35.904737+00:00 IST

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Food

Red hot meat: The wrong recipe for heart disease

Sydney [Australia], September 4 (ANI): New research from the University of South Australia suggests high-heat caramelization of meat could be bad for our health.

2020-09-04T09:00:43.291287+00:00 IST

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Researchers analyse whether consciousness is continuous or discrete

Geneva [Switzerland], Sep 3 (ANI): A team of researchers has now done a detailed analysis of two major theories: Is consciousness continuous, where we are conscious at every single point in time, or is it discrete, where we are conscious only at certain moments of time?

2020-09-03T17:19:18.171088+00:00 IST

Relationships

Act of kindness benefit health and well-being: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], September 3 (ANI): Helping other people, showing some act of kindness to others can be good for people's health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

2020-09-03T15:28:05.618232+00:00 IST

Relationships

Teens who get emotional support from parents are less likely to be cyberbullies: Study

New York [US], September 2 (ANI): Emotional support from parents--and specifically, how teens perceive their relationships with their parents can be taken to understand the cyberbullying behaviors.

2020-09-02T16:33:49.449968+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds common sunscreen ingredients prove dangerous for freshwater ecosystems

Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): While a lot many people do smother their skin with sunscreen before going for swimming, as per the findings of a new study, this may be harmful on the freshwater organisms and has detrimental effects on them.

2020-09-02T13:18:29.657476+00:00 IST

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Generosity is the key to live longer

Washington D.C. [USA], September 2 (ANI): A new study published in the journal PNAS now suggests that humans that are generous or those who share more live longer.

2020-09-02T08:49:46.502189+00:00 IST

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Study finds bus drivers more likely to let white customers ride for free

Washington [US], Sept 2 (ANI): A new paper has found that bus drivers are more likely to let white riders ride for free and less likely to let Black riders ride without paying the fee.

2020-09-02T06:33:40.858819+00:00 IST

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Being selfish, deceitful will not help much in workplace in longer run: Study

California [USA], September 1 (ANI): In a workplace, people having selfish, deceitful, and aggressive personality traits are not likely to reach positions of power as much as those who are generous, trustworthy, and generally nice, according to new research.

2020-09-01T11:59:54.695513+00:00 IST

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Your paper notebook could become your next tablet

Indiana [US], September 1 (ANI): Innovators from Purdue University hope their new technology can help transform paper sheets from a notebook into a music player interface making food packaging interactive.

2020-09-01T09:48:24.974457+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study examines heart risks and benefits of today's most popular diets

Washington [US], Aug 31 (ANI): In a review of existing scientific studies on trendy ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets, researchers concluded that these diets do seem to help people lose weight in the short-term, and modest evidence suggests they may contribute to cardiovascular health.

2020-08-31T17:51:23.360253+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes

Sophia Antipolis [France], August 31 (ANI): Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to late-breaking research.

2020-08-31T12:09:46.588870+00:00 IST

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Study reveals parental instruction instrumental for children to learn how to safely cross busy roads

Washington [US], Aug 30 (ANI): While crossing a busy road may sound complicated to some, a new study from the University of Iowa reports that parents who use road crossings as teachable moments help their youngsters learn road-crossing skills faster and become better at crossing streets.

2020-08-30T17:51:29.899241+00:00 IST

Fitness

'Caffeine-nap' can help you stay sharp during night shift at work

Melbourne [Australia], Aug 30 (ANI): In new research, participants who took 'caffeine-nap' -- drinking a coffee before taking a nap -- showed improvements in both performance and alertness, indicating its potential to counteract sleep grogginess.

2020-08-30T10:52:14.508196+00:00 IST

Fitness

Pain 'catastrophising' can lead to little exercise, more sedentary lifestyle

Pennsylvania [US], Aug 30 (ANI): How people approach their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity - or if they spend more time sedentary, according to a recent study.

2020-08-30T10:46:03.450093+00:00 IST