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Study reveals engaging in family meals starts with healthy family communication

Pennsylvania [USA], June 13 (ANI): While spending time with family helps strengthen develop ties and bond with them, a recent study suggests that engaging in family meals may be a matter of improving communication and support at home.

2020-06-13T08:44:06.955550+00:00 IST

Will lockdown loneliness make humans loners?

London [UK], June 10 (ANI): Over the past few months at least half of the world's population has been affected by due to COVID-19 lockdown, and many are experiencing the impact of social isolation.

2020-06-10T18:18:26.974286+00:00 IST

Researchers put a price tag on alcohol use

Helsinki [Finland], June 9 (ANI): Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs -- but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.

2020-06-09T17:49:29.529873+00:00 IST

Study reveals slow easing of lockdowns might be good for global economy

London [UK], June 3 (ANI): A cautious approach to easing lockdown restrictions that reduces the risk of later lockdowns may be better for the global supply chain in the long run, according to a new study.

2020-06-03T17:02:25.445995+00:00 IST

Study examines impact of major life events on wellbeing

Sydney [Australia], June 3 (ANI): In a person's life, the major life events such as marriage, death of a loved one or bankruptcy all affect our wellbeing. Now, for the first time, researchers have compared the differing impact of these events on happiness and life satisfaction and how long that impact lasts.

2020-06-03T10:50:31.356834+00:00 IST

Dogs will try to rescue people in distress, even without training

Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): Just as the act of petting a dog lowers heart rate and blood pressure, a recent study has unveiled an added benefit of having a furry friend next to you. A recent study discovered that your pet dogs will try to save you anyway, when the situation demands, even if you don't train them.

2020-05-31T10:46:53.936845+00:00 IST

Women, minorities lacking in research and clinical trials for new cardiometabolic medications, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): The findings of a recent study show that over the past decade -- women and minorities, particularly African Americans, continue to be inadequately represented in clinical trials for novel cardiometabolic medications, with no evidence of improvement in enrolment numbers, with no evidence of improvement in enrolment numbers.

2020-05-31T10:39:01.933336+00:00 IST

Empowering bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence, abuse: study

London [UK], May 30 (ANI): A UK based study has found out that training people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse.

2020-05-30T12:55:28.762874+00:00 IST

Pregnancy at younger age lowers breast cancer risk by 30 pc

Washington D.C. [USA], May 30 (ANI): Pregnancy at a younger age (25 years and younger), lowers the risk of breast cancer by 30 per cent, suggests the findings of a recent study.

2020-05-30T07:54:59.997779+00:00 IST

Even without training, dogs will try to rescue people in distress

Washington D.C. [USA], May 29 (ANI): No need for any prior training! Your pet dogs will try to save you, anyway, when the situation demands, according to a recent study.

2020-05-29T16:36:52.554616+00:00 IST

New research shows adolescent exposure to anaesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder

Washington D.C. [USA], May 28 (ANI): According to recent research, early exposure to anaesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD).

2020-05-28T08:13:20.324087+00:00 IST

Study finds training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence, abuse

London [UK], May 28 (ANI): Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, finds a UK based study. Results of the study found that a total of 81 per cent of participants reported being more likely to intervene when they saw wrongdoing after the training, this increased to 89 per cent four months later.

2020-05-28T02:30:41.471396+00:00 IST

Chimpanzees help trace evolution of human speech back to ancient ancestors

London [UK], May 27 (ANI): In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication.

2020-05-27T04:32:36.561910+00:00 IST

Scientists study differences in cannabis consumption

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Men and women have different approaches when it comes to cannabis cravings and a recent study has underscored these differences.

2020-05-23T17:43:37.619435+00:00 IST

Daily internet use can lead to social isolation among older people: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Older adults who go online once a week or once a month are less likely to be socially isolated in comparison to those who are daily internet users, according to a study published in the journal Ageing and Society.

2020-05-23T10:33:45.976362+00:00 IST

Dominant body posture may help boost self-confidence in children

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): While maintaining a good posture is associated with reduced low back pain, fewer headaches and many other health benefits -- a recent study has pointed out to its added benefits for children. The study advocates that a dominant body posture may help them to feel more confident in school.

2020-05-23T10:03:39.903585+00:00 IST

Study reveals people more satisfied after changing status quo

Washington D.C. [USA], May 18 (ANI): A new paper finds that people who toss a coin to make a change and decide -- are more likely to follow through with that decision, are more satisfied with that decision, and report higher overall happiness after a six month period.

2020-05-18T06:35:51.328632+00:00 IST

Study reveals loud speech can emit thousands of oral fluid droplets per second

Washington D.C. [USA], May 17 (ANI): Researchers have found that loud speech has the capability of emitting small respiratory droplets that stay in the air for a minimum of eight minutes.

2020-05-17T10:37:27.385115+00:00 IST

Study reveals home health care after heart attack may lower patient's hospital readmission rates

Washington D.C. [USA], May 16 (ANI): The patients who receive home health care after a heart attack are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after discharge, says a recent study.

2020-05-16T17:18:38.277716+00:00 IST

Brain imaging study reveals absence may increase fondness for the other

Washington D.C. [USA], May 16 (ANI): Focusing on the importance of being together, a new study says that when it comes to forming or lasting bonds, longing for the other may be as important as being together.

2020-05-16T14:49:04.784225+00:00 IST

Study shows cats can transmit coronavirus to each other without showing symptoms

Wisconsin [USA], May 16 (ANI): A new laboratory experiment has brought to light that cats can easily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.

2020-05-16T13:19:38.335198+00:00 IST