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New study suggests role models have major influence on female university choices

Texas [USA], July 1(ANI): Women exposed to successful and charismatic role models are more likely to follow them in choosing a university major (a specific subject that students can specialize in while aspiring to a college degree), suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-07-01T06:20:01.273506+00:00 IST

Doctor's Day: Tackling mental health while treating people amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): After over three months of being in the crosshairs of the Covid-19 pandemic, the crisis has become a definite test for one's mental health.

2020-06-30T18:44:46.019699+00:00 IST

STik with this STok, WeChat over tea: Amul dedicates new doodle to India's ban on Chinese apps

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): As the Central government has banned 59 mobile apps including Tik Tok amid border tensions with China, dairy brand Amul on Tuesday dedicated its new doodle to appreciate the decision taken up by the government.

2020-06-30T16:04:43.067837+00:00 IST

Doctor's Day: Stigma around coronavirus is as infectious as virus itself

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): "Hume bimaari se ladna hai, beemar se nahi, unse bhedbhaav na kare (We have to fight the disease, not the patients, so don't discriminate them)," says a vital public service announcement from the government of India which aims to fight the stigma around coronavirus.

2020-06-30T14:40:44.204739+00:00 IST

Older individuals are less likely to share their past memories, study reveals

Arizona [USA], June 30 (ANI): As people grow older, they are less likely to share memories of their past experiences, according to a new study. However, even if people do share memories, they will not describe the events in much detail as the younger generation.

2020-06-30T09:15:06.354577+00:00 IST

Researchers develop an automated method for making communications more polite

Pittsburgh [USA], June 30 (ANI): In a tense time when a pandemic rage, politicians wrangle for votes and protesters demand racial justice, a little politeness and courtesy go a long way. Now, researchers have developed an automated method for making communications more polite.

2020-06-30T09:08:18.236360+00:00 IST

Study finds out what makes people happy with their neighbourhood

Michigan [USA], June 30 (ANI): People have been confined to their homes amid the pandemic and recently a Michigan State University researcher conducted a study to quantify what makes people happy with their neighbourhoods and discovered that it has almost nothing to do with the neighbourhood itself.

2020-06-30T05:45:47.839032+00:00 IST

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Kalpana Lajmi pens memoir on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Bard of the Brahmaputra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 23 (NewsVoir): Kalpana Lajmi, a distinguished filmmaker, is all set to release a memoir, 'Bhupen Hazarika - As I knew him' on September 8.

2018-08-23T13:24:43.061991+00:00 IST

Here's how seating positions are linked to student's performance

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 22(ANI): Lectures are oral presentations intended to present information or teach students about a particular topic and understand how students interact and learn within the lecture theatre environment is central to successful learning.

2018-08-22T14:31:31.940656+00:00 IST

Google Doodle marks author Ismat Chughtai's 107th b'day

New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Google Doodle on Tuesday celebrated what would have been the 107th birthday of Indian author Ismat Chughtai.

2018-08-20T20:54:06.096943+00:00 IST

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Study reveals cyberbullying victims' experiences differ by their ability to handle their own emotions

Tokyo [Japan], June 29 (ANI): While it is known the victims of bullying can have higher risks of future health and social problems, however different victims experience a broad range of responses and some may not suffer at all.

2020-06-29T16:57:01.287473+00:00 IST

Fitness

COVID-19 may cause indirect adverse effects on children and youth's mental, physical health

Toronto [Canada], June 28 (ANI): While there have been reports stating that children and young people may be less likely to get infected with the coronavirus than older adults, the findings of a recent study suggests that, there may be substantial indirect adverse effects of the disease on their physical and mental health.

2020-06-28T10:22:57.379713+00:00 IST

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Study explains why some people are more affectionate than others

Washington D.C. [USA], June 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, the level of affection expressed by women, to an extent, can be understood by analysing genetics and their environment. However, the same cannot be said for men.

2020-06-28T10:06:21.499257+00:00 IST

Relationships

Having access to smartphones empower women in less developed countries: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 28 (ANI): Putting smartphones in women's hands could be a powerful tool to support sustainable development goals in the developing world, according to researchers from McGill University, University of Oxford, and Bocconi University.

2020-06-28T09:46:09.170139+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children of academics under more stress during their university phase, says study

Bern [Switzerland], June 28 (ANI): Children who belong to families having academic backgrounds tend to exhibit more stress during their university phase, according to a recent study.

2020-06-28T09:10:30.088655+00:00 IST

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Study links increase in fruit, vegetable intake to higher verbal fluency scores

Toronto [Canada], June 28 (ANI): Individuals who consume more vegetables, fruits, nuts, and pluses score higher on tests of verbal fluency, suggests a recent study.

2020-06-28T04:55:08.052772+00:00 IST

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Digital media mode to support youth wellbeing during COVID-19: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): With or without physical separation (social-distancing) due to COVID-19, youth are using social media to connect and support each other, according to a recent report based on youth making excessive use of media.

2020-06-27T14:09:16.576462+00:00 IST

Fitness

Hepatitis C-positive livers safe for transplantation, study explains

Ohio [USA], June 27 (ANI): According to a recent study, patients who received a transplanted liver infected with hepatitis C, and were treated for the infection later, showed good signs of recovery.

2020-06-27T13:50:14.799122+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on imparting 'Digital literacy' to people to identify erroneous information

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27(ANI): A recent study advocates the necessary to impart 'digital literacy' tips to people as it will only help them to differentiate fact from highly toxic and even dangerous fiction.

2020-06-27T12:27:59.400852+00:00 IST

Fitness

Increased physical activity may lower sleep apnea risk: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): Increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea -- a common sleep-related breathing disorder.

2020-06-27T12:07:18.547407+00:00 IST

Food

Study reveals vitamin D may help prevent common side effect of anti-cancer immunotherapy

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): While vitamin D is known for its health benefits and is vital for maintaining healthy bones, a new research indicates that the intake of vitamin D supplements may help prevent a potentially serious side effect of a revolutionary form of anti-cancer therapy.

2020-06-27T12:03:40.163388+00:00 IST

Culture

Study explains benefits of adding new materials into children's fine art education

Tokyo [Japan], June 27 (ANI): Introducing new materials into children's fine art education may bring significant benefits to their creativity, according to a recent study involving more than 650 children.

2020-06-27T09:07:30.057087+00:00 IST

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Study reveals air pollution could help London transport planners fight COVID-19

London [UK], June 26 (ANI): Measuring air quality across London could help fight COVID-19 by providing a rapid means of deciding whether to reduce public transport movement - given strong links between exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 transmission, a new study reveals.

2020-06-26T16:53:28.455689+00:00 IST

Relationships

Children of scholars likely to exhibit more stress during their university phase: Study

Bern [Switzerland], June 26 (ANI): Children from academic households tend to exhibit significantly more stress while starting their university period than those from non-academic families, according to a recent study.

2020-06-26T13:48:04.637126+00:00 IST