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Casual smoking can lead to nicotine addiction, says study

Washington [US], December 27 (ANI): According to diagnostic criteria, even those who consider themselves to be casual smokers might be addicted to cigarettes.

2020-12-27T13:08:47.943170+00:00 IST

Study reveals why an early start is key to developing musical skill later in life

Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): Is there, as some have suggested, a developmental period early in life when the brain is especially receptive to musical training? The answer, according to new research, is probably not.

2020-12-25T13:40:35.908236+00:00 IST

In shaky times, focus on past successes, if overly anxious, depressed

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes.

2020-12-23T09:17:07.163202+00:00 IST

Amid pandemic, digital gifts for festive season are the way out

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Amid the pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down, the festival of Christmas is just around the corner with people around the world engrossed in festivities. The 2020 Christmas 2020, however, could pose difficulties due to the pandemic. Sending digital gifts to your loved ones is the way to go, and knowing how to give a good virtual gift is a key life skill whether you live in separate states or are practising social distancing.

2020-12-22T18:47:56.303149+00:00 IST

Canadian study reveals one in four women with ADHD has attempted suicide

Toronto [Canada], December 22 (ANI): A nationally representative Canadian study reported that the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts was much higher (24 per cent ) for women with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) compared to those women who did not (3 per cent).

2020-12-22T16:57:57.669097+00:00 IST

Doctors should change the way they ask patients about self-harm, suicide

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): Doctors can help patients with mental health concerns in a better way by using a different style of questioning about self-harm and suicide, experts said.

2020-12-21T18:13:41.873372+00:00 IST

Researchers evaluate how masks disrupt facial perception

Beer-Sheva [Israel], December 21 (ANI): The identification of people wearing masks has often presented a unique challenge during the pandemic. A new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel and York University in Canada reveals the impact of this predicament and its potentially significant repercussions.

2020-12-21T15:24:58.309400+00:00 IST

Study reveals living environment affects microbiota, health of both dogs and their owners

Helsinki [Finland], December 20 (ANI): In urban environments, allergic diseases are more common among dogs and their owners compared to those living in rural areas. Simultaneous allergic traits appear to be associated with the microbes found in the environment, but microbes relevant to health differ between dogs and humans.

2020-12-20T15:12:09.471915+00:00 IST

Scientists use machine intelligence to accelerate brain mapping technique

Okinawa [Japan], December 20 (ANI): A study by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University shows a new use of technology to hasten brain mapping technique.

2020-12-20T09:13:54.716732+00:00 IST

Study suggests social holidays improve overall well-being

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): Social holidays improve holiday makers' overall satisfaction with life, as well as satisfaction with the quantity and quality of their leisure time, and social life, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

2020-12-19T06:16:40.608373+00:00 IST

In fiction sad and meaningful deaths are more likely to be remembered, study reveals

Washington [US], December 18 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that though in fiction people might cheer the death of an evil villain, the only deaths that they do remember are the ones which they perceive as sad and meaningful endings of the character they love.

2020-12-18T18:05:01.282732+00:00 IST

Study sets baseline for sleep patterns in healthy adult dogs

Washington [US], December 18 (ANI): A new canine sleep study from North Carolina State University could serve as a baseline for research on chronic pain and cognitive dysfunction in dogs, potentially improving detection and treatment of these conditions.

2020-12-18T17:28:57.216708+00:00 IST

Research says, Kangaroos can communicate with humans

Kowloon [Hong Kong], December 18 (ANI): A recent study by the City University of Hong Kong in collaboration with the University of Sydney has found that unlike other domesticated animals like dogs, horses, or goats; Kangaroos, which have never been domesticated can intentionally, communicate with humans.

2020-12-18T03:43:44.868990+00:00 IST

LSU health research suggests new mechanism to balance emotional behaviour

Washington [US], December 17 (ANI): A surprising reciprocal interaction between chemicals in the brain causes accelerated loss of molecules that regulate brain cell communication, according to findings of new research led by Si-Qiong June Liu, MD, PhD, Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine.

2020-12-17T18:00:36.859472+00:00 IST

Hope can make you happier with your lot, discover researchers

Washington [US], December 16 (ANI): Harbouring hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

2020-12-16T16:56:26.454066+00:00 IST

Research unveils quirky insights about dinosaur's brain, eating habits

Bristol [UK], December 16 (ANI): A research led by the University of Bristol have unveiled the possible diet of dinosaurs claiming that pioneering reconstruction of the brain may have been the reason for their ability to move fast.

2020-12-16T08:44:05.613269+00:00 IST

In pandemic, people are turning to nature - especially women

Washington [US], December 16 (ANI): People in the study--who ranged from stuck at home to stressed in essential worker jobs--reported significant increases in outdoor activity during COVID-19, especially among women.

2020-12-16T06:56:50.934773+00:00 IST

Positive messages encourage safer driver behaviour than fear tactics

Southampton [England], December 15 (ANI): A new study has shown that films demonstrating responsible behaviour could lead to young drivers taking fewer risks on the road than if they only saw videos aimed at provoking fear of accidents.

2020-12-15T16:44:25.288120+00:00 IST

Poverty linked to higher risk of Covid-19 death, study suggests

Washington [US], December 15 (ANI): People in Scotland's poorest areas are more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 - and to die from the disease - than those in more affluent districts, according to a study of critical care units.

2020-12-15T10:31:58.422611+00:00 IST

The power of validation helps people cope with distress

Washington [US], December 15 (ANI): Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as "I understand why you feel that way" can go a long way in helping her or him feel better, new research suggests.

2020-12-14T19:49:39.253681+00:00 IST

Excessive use of social media maybe linked to developing depression, suggests study

Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): Significantly increased use of social media in youth may lead to developing of depression within six months, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-12-13T08:49:10.815462+00:00 IST