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Study finds vitamin B12 can be produced during dough fermentation

Helsinki [Finland], August 5 (ANI): While vitamin B12 is mainly found in food of animal origin, to help the vegans and ones who consume meat products in a less amount, researchers have found that the grain-based materials fermented with Propionibacterium freudenreichii have enough vitamin B12 to be nutritionally significant.

2020-08-05T12:49:08.622841+00:00 IST

Vitamin D does not reduce risk of depression in adults, confirms new study

Boston [US], August 5 (ANI): Vitamin D supplements do not show any "significant benefit" in the protection against depression in middle-aged or older adults, according to the results from one of the largest ever studies of its kind.

2020-08-05T11:06:50.849191+00:00 IST

Cannabis use shows substantial risks, no benefits for cardiovascular health

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): The chemicals in cannabis have been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure and atrial fibrillation in observational studies; however, a full understanding of how the use of cannabis affects the heart and blood vessels is limited by a lack of adequate research, according to a new Scientific Statement.

2020-08-05T10:31:28.447299+00:00 IST

Here's how blueberry-enriched diet may help women's muscle growth, repair

California [US], Aug 5 (ANI): A new research study investigated how serum from subjects consuming a diet enriched with blueberries would affect the cells responsible for muscle growth and repair.

2020-08-05T10:09:48.650878+00:00 IST

Here's what influences adolescents to share marijuana-related content on social media

Washington D.C. [USA], August 5 (ANI): Adolescents might be sharing marijuana-related content on social media in an effort to fit in with their peers, according to a new study.

2020-08-05T09:34:44.175801+00:00 IST

Study finds sleep may protect us from forgetting old memories

California [US], Aug 5 (ANI): While getting proper sleep has been proven to play a critical role in our health, in a new study, researchers report that sleep may also help people to learn continuously through their lifetime.

2020-08-04T18:36:45.742387+00:00 IST

Study suggests eating well in sustainable way more important during pandemic

Adelaide [Australia], August 4 (ANI): Experts from Flinders University, Australia say that in the midst of a global pandemic, eating well in a sustainable way is more important now than ever.

2020-08-04T13:25:57.890259+00:00 IST

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Tapti Kids, Kirington Club organize 'Greenathon' in Surat

New Delhi [India], Sep 13 (ANI): Tapti Kids in association with Hearts @ Work Foundation and Kirington Club announced "Greenathon" in the city of Surat.

2018-09-13T11:23:58.984338+00:00 IST

India gears up to welcome Lord Ganesha

New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, devotees around the country are all set to celebrate the festival with colourful processions, bustling music, and energetic dance moves.

2018-09-12T14:20:34.590995+00:00 IST

People with criminal history less likely to quit job

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 12 (ANI): Employees with criminal records may stay in their jobs longer and are less likely to leave, as per a new study.

2018-09-12T10:05:48.159952+00:00 IST

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Study links good social networks to academic success

Moscow [Russia], August 4 (ANI): Sharing a good bond with those who get good grades can have a positive impact on a student's academic performance. According to the new study, social network have been found to influence academic performances strongly.

2020-08-04T06:46:00.550812+00:00 IST

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New study reveals GP trainees willing to use mindfulness to tackle burnout

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 3 (ANI): Mindfulness could help trainee general practitioners (GPs) to build their resilience and reduce burnout, helping to reduce the number of newly qualified GPs leaving the profession, according to University of Warwick researchers.

2020-08-03T18:22:10.553891+00:00 IST

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Promises found to reduce cheating in large study of adolescents

New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): The study, of 640 ten to 14-year-olds in India, was designed in a way that meant it was impossible to tell who had and had not kept their promise. The results of the study suggested that it is not just the fear of social retaliation that makes people stick to their word. It also states that promises could be a powerful way of encouraging and sustaining honest behaviour in an academic context.

2020-08-03T17:21:30.989007+00:00 IST

Relationships

Maska Bandhan: Amul celebrates sibling bond with new doodle

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Dairy brand Amul marked the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday by dedicating its new doodle to the festival of siblings.

2020-08-03T05:58:55.529602+00:00 IST

Fitness

Renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's disease, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): Dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fiber structure to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study.

2020-08-02T16:02:06.838752+00:00 IST

Parenting

Pediatric experts offer tips for children's mental health in transition back to school

Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): It is quite normal for children, and adolescents to have some level of stress or anxiety about going back to school or any other institution. This year, fears of getting sick, school safety protocols for COVID-19, or heightened tensions around racism may make the transition even more difficult.

2020-08-02T15:45:01.605151+00:00 IST

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Researchers trace enzyme behind body odour

Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): A team of researchers has now found a unique enzyme responsible for the pungent characteristic smell we call body odour or BO.

2020-08-02T15:02:34.973203+00:00 IST

Parenting

Breastfeeding is safe after anaesthesia, say new guidelines

Bristol [UK], Aug 2 (ANI): New guidelines published during the World Breast Feeding Week (1-7 August), suggests that breastfeeding is safe after the mother has had anaesthesia, as soon as she is alert and able to feed.

2020-08-02T08:16:16.848013+00:00 IST

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Study finds exposure to environmental chemicals may disrupt sleep during menopause

Ohio [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): A new study has found the possible reason behind sleepless nights with menopausal women. The study states that for menopausal women who have difficulty sleeping, it might be because of chemicals in the environment.

2020-08-02T07:23:58.497031+00:00 IST

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Study reveals pessimistic outlook on life linked to life expectancy

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): A pessimistic attitude towards life may put you at a greater risk of dying earlier, suggests a new study. The new QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute study has found that people who are strongly pessimistic about the future are at greater risk of dying earlier than those who are not.

2020-08-02T07:20:23.708205+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study details effects of smoking e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health

Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 2 (ANI): According to a recent position paper, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes in adolescents. The paper also details the effects of devices that look like cigarettes and refillable vaporisers that do not look like cigarettes.

2020-08-02T07:15:09.899255+00:00 IST

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Study links obesity to social ties in older women

Vancouver [Canada], August 1 (ANI): Older women who lack social ties, or are single, widowed, divorced or separated have a greater likelihood of being obese, according to new UBC research.

2020-08-01T17:39:07.024166+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study finds new keys for unlocking head, neck cancer treatment

Brisbane [Australia], August 1 (ANI): Discovery of new cellular immunotherapy that targets a deadly type of head and neck cancer, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), could lead to better survival rates, said Queensland scientists.

2020-08-01T17:16:34.336679+00:00 IST

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Higher-end of normal blood platelet count could indicate cancer, study reveals

Exeter [England], August 1 (ANI): Platelets perform a crucial function in blood, including helping blood to clot, which helps us heal wounds. However, blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over and should be investigated, suggests recent research.

2020-08-01T16:07:48.941231+00:00 IST