Lifestyle

Study reveals combination of genetic, emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress in police officers

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 15 (ANI): The findings of a recent study advocates that a combination of genetic and emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS) in police officers.

2020-08-15T11:34:21.190213+00:00 IST

Standardised care likely to help equalise health outcomes among testicular cancer patients: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], August 15 (ANI): Sociodemographic factors have been associated with poor outcomes for patients treated for testicular cancer. However, guideline-directed, expert care can also help to address this issue, suggest the findings of recent research.

2020-08-15T09:56:41.037924+00:00 IST

Researchers identify clue to improve artificial vision for patients with retinitis pigmentosa

Seoul [South Korea], August 15 (ANI): A team of Korean researchers have found an important link that could potentially improve the performance of retinal prostheses creating an artificial vision for blind individuals.

2020-08-15T09:48:36.412541+00:00 IST

Mother's obesity may hinder child's brain development: Study

New York [US], August 15 (ANI): Obesity in expectant mothers is likely to be a factor in hindering the development of the babies' brains, according to a recent study.

2020-08-15T09:42:40.746962+00:00 IST

PM Modi opts for orange-yellow coloured headgear for 74th Independence Day celebration

New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday continued his 'turban tradition' as he opted for a predominate mix of orange and yellow coloured headgear for celebrations of the country's 74th Independence Day.

2020-08-15T02:30:16.409335+00:00 IST

Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to mortality: Study

Massachusetts [USA], August 14 (ANI): Changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death, suggests a new study from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).

2020-08-14T17:52:20.173615+00:00 IST

Young children would rather choose to explore choices than opt for rewards: Study

Ohio [USA], August 13 (ANI): In comparison to elderly people, young children who are around the age of 4-5 are inclined in exploring more choices than keep an eye for an immediate reward, according to a new study.

2020-08-13T08:48:35.562895+00:00 IST

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How witnessing violence in school as bad as being bullied

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17 (ANI): Turns out, witnessing violence in high school is as bad as being bullied.

2018-09-17T10:01:08.301395+00:00 IST

Here's how religious upbringing is related to one's health

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Turns out, people who indulge in spiritual practices during childhood and adolescence may have various health and well-being outcomes in early adulthood.

2018-09-16T07:21:18.606849+00:00 IST

PM Modi commemorates 'Engineers Day'

New Delhi [India], Sep 15 (ANI): On the occasion of 'Engineer's Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commended the hardworking engineers of the nation.

2018-09-15T04:32:20.218764+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Study reveals why walking to work may be better for you than a casual stroll

Washington D.C. [USA], August 12 (ANI): Walking with a purpose - especially walking to get to work, makes people walk faster and consider themselves to be healthier, a new study has found.

2020-08-12T13:34:12.019958+00:00 IST

Relationships

Feelings of jealousy can be tool to strengthen friendships: Study

Arizona [USA], August 12 (ANI): Feelings of jealousy can be a useful tool in maintaining friendships, according to a new study from Arizona State University, Oklahoma State University.

2020-08-12T07:37:24.393687+00:00 IST

Parenting

Most parents nervous to take their kids for vaccinations due to COVID-19: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 12 (ANI): Vaccination rates in the U.S. have plummeted amid COVID-19, something experts warn could lead to the next pandemic of dangerous and preventable childhood diseases. A new national survey by Orlando Health finds while the vast majority of parents (84%) believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children from infectious diseases, two-thirds are still nervous to take their kids to their paediatrician's office due to COVID-19.

2020-08-12T06:38:43.567437+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study pinpoints five most likely causes of post-traumatic stress in police officers

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): A combination of genetic and emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS) in police officers, a new study finds.

2020-08-11T07:22:06.348522+00:00 IST

Fitness

Researchers link advertising to uptick in youth vaping: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): Researchers are raising the alarm about the increase of vaping among teenagers and how e-cigarette marketing strategies target youth.

2020-08-11T06:31:02.211442+00:00 IST

Food

Sweet butter to Rabri, lip-smacking treats to prepare on Janmashtami

New Delhi [India], Aug 10 (ANI): The festival of Krishna Janmashtami, which falls on the eighth day or the Ashtami of the holy month of Shravana, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is observed with much spiritual fervour every year.

2020-08-10T17:11:17.653876+00:00 IST

Culture

Unique Dahi-Handi: Health, blood donation camps replace human pyramids this Janamashtmi due to pandemic

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 10 (ANI): Janamashtmi - the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Earth, is often observed with numerous rituals of which 'Dahi-Handi' is one of the most prominent.

2020-08-10T14:48:42.679818+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study reveals drivers who keep windows down exposed to 80 pc more air pollution

London [UK], Aug 10 (ANI): Car users from the world's least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, finds a first-of-its-kind study from the University of Surrey.

2020-08-10T02:30:21.136476+00:00 IST

Food

Nutrition, cardiovascular disease experts urge evaluation of diet at routine healthcare check-ups

Dallas (Texas) [US], August 9 (ANI): A group of nutrition and cardiovascular disease experts issued a new scientific statement which states that the time has come for routine healthcare visits to include some form of dietary assessment and counselling.

2020-08-09T16:01:15.279288+00:00 IST

Quirky

Childhood connection with nature has many benefits but is not universally positive: Study

London [UK], August 9 (ANI): While it is known that being close to nature has been proven beneficial for multiple areas of young people's wellbeing. However, according to a recent study nature connection is not universally positive.

2020-08-09T10:36:55.744626+00:00 IST

Fitness

People who feel dizzy when they stand up are at higher risk of developing dementia: Study

Minnesota [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): People who get a feeling of dizziness when they stand up maybe at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a recent study.

2020-08-09T09:10:53.939983+00:00 IST

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Laughter can act as stress buffer, study suggests

Basel [Switzerland], August 9 (ANI): People who laugh frequently in their every day lives may be in a better position to deal with stressful events. However, this does not apply to the intensity of laughter, according to a recent study.

2020-08-09T08:30:56.279236+00:00 IST

Food

This is how parents can ensure, help kids eat well

Oregon [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): Parent's choice and preferences for sugar, salt in their diet can be a way to understand how the kids develop their food habits, according to a recent study from the University of Oregon.

2020-08-09T07:24:20.152219+00:00 IST

Fitness

Electric cookers can be used to sanitise N95 masks, study reveals

Illinois [United States], August 9 (ANI): An add on to its many other benefits, electric multicookers can also be used to sanitize N95 respirator masks, according to a recent study.

2020-08-09T06:48:22.776098+00:00 IST