Joondalup [Australia], August 23 (ANI): Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage can be counted as some of the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease, suggests new research.

2020-08-23T16:09:14.429514+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study suggests community health workers reduce maternal, foetal and new-born deaths

Washington DC [USA], Aug 23 (ANI): Woking towards a lower mortality rate of maternal and newborn deaths, a recent study has highlighted that large forces of trained community health workers and standardised healthcare systems could reduce the number of maternal, newborn and foetal deaths.

2020-08-23T09:27:47.615524+00:00 IST

Quirky

Here's how 'selfies' could be used to detect heart disease

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Sending a 'selfie' to the doctor could be a cheap and simple way of detecting heart disease, according to the authors of a new study. The study is the first to show that it's possible to use a deep learning computer algorithm to detect coronary artery disease (CAD) by analysing four photographs of a person's face.

2020-08-23T03:16:27.144015+00:00 IST

Quirky

Researchers find routing apps can deliver real-time insights into emissions

Birmingham [England], Aug 23 (ANI): Routing apps such as Google Maps or Nokia's Here platform could offer a cost-effective way of calculating emissions hotspots in real-time, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

2020-08-23T03:04:29.067043+00:00 IST

Quirky

In-laws' history of drinking problems could lead to alcohol issues of your own: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], August 22 (ANI): According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a part of the National Institutes of Health, more than 14 million American adults suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a chronic inability to stop or control alcohol use despite the negative consequences.

2020-08-22T18:02:00.560878+00:00 IST

Quirky

Language used to describe alcohol intoxication may give insights into drinking habits: Study

Pennsylvania [US], August 22 (ANI): The language or words used by young adults to describe the effects they feel from drinking alcohol may give insight into their drinking habits, according to a new Penn State research.

2020-08-22T17:18:41.011295+00:00 IST

Fitness

How COVID-19 smell loss differs from common cold, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], August 22 (ANI): A recent study has now explained how smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu.

2020-08-22T16:59:42.648573+00:00 IST

Culture

Manipur's singer takes music in deeper sense of life

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): A singer, songwriter, and composer from Manipur, Theithei Luithui's aim is to narrate the enchanting stories she grew up listening, through her songs.

2020-08-22T16:11:24.019291+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study suggests social connection is strongest protective factor for depression

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): Social connection may be termed as the strongest protective factor for depression, suggests a recent study by a team of researchers. The study suggested that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help lower the risk of depression.

2020-08-22T09:34:33.943129+00:00 IST

Parenting

Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparents over parenting: Study

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): The findings of a national poll suggest that the clashes over parenting choices and enforcing parents' rules can cause major strife between a child's parents and grandparents.

2020-08-22T09:04:16.429757+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week very low-carbohydrate diet.

2020-08-22T05:06:39.370569+00:00 IST

Culture

Ganesh Chaturthi: COVID-19 dampens festive spirit among idol makers

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): As the grand celebrations of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi have started today, the idol makers across the national capital have prepared Ganesh idols, in expectations of meeting demand amid the pandemic.

2020-08-22T05:00:46.791610+00:00 IST

Culture

Here's how you can celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco-friendly way, maintaining social distancing

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): The holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in the country with thousands of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer their prayers.

2020-08-22T03:28:04.041566+00:00 IST