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By 2040, almost 1 in 4 children will live in areas of extremely high water stress

New York [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): Water and climate change are inextricably linked. When climate change and water scarcity affect communities, children are among the most vulnerable. By 2040, almost one in four children will live in areas of extremely high water stress.

2020-03-22T20:57:27.080665+00:00 IST

Study reveals place of origin likely to influence kid's behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): In a recent study based on the behaviour of kids, researchers have found that infants who are from a rural family background tend to display negative emotions, such as anger or frustration more frequently than their urban counterparts.

2020-03-22T18:25:13.089232+00:00 IST

High iron levels in lungs linked to greater severity of asthma

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that the build-up of iron in the lung cells and tissues is linked with the worst symptoms of asthma and the lower lung function.

2020-03-22T15:25:16.805661+00:00 IST

One in four parents delay talking about inappropriate touching with their kids

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): In a recent study based on following expert advice to speak about unwanted contact during pre-school years, researchers have reported that one in four parents of elementary school-age children say they have not yet begun talking about inappropriate touching.

2020-03-21T12:55:21.467880+00:00 IST

Individuals find their bodies more attractive when they see themselves in a third person

Barcelona [Spain], Mar 21 (ANI): In a recent study a group of researchers found that individuals perceive their own body more negatively when embodied in it, compared to viewing their exact same body except as an outsider.

2020-03-21T12:50:47.085442+00:00 IST

Children's sleeping schedule linked to behavioural disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): Recent research indicates that children who get the least hours of sleep are at the greatest risk of experiencing mental health issues later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.

2020-03-21T11:25:06.880638+00:00 IST

Study identifies skill that helps 'toxic people' become professionally successful

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): A research shows that 'toxic personalities' who are considered socially adept by their colleagues are considered more capable by their superiors and occupy a higher hierarchical position.

2020-03-21T10:30:11.228665+00:00 IST

Here until the game ends, promises Nagpur Police as city fights COVID-19

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): As the state of Maharashtra has been put under an extensive lockdown due to the mounting number of COVID-19 cases, the Nagpur City Police promises to be there till the menace ends in a unique style.

2020-03-20T16:59:04.075877+00:00 IST

Google dedicates doodle to scientist who discovered benefits of handwashing

New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): With celebrities, politicians and public officials raising awareness about the right way to wash hands as a precautionary measure against coronavirus, Google on Friday dedicated its doodle to scientist Ignaz Semmelweis and handwashing.

2020-03-20T06:28:37.447319+00:00 IST

Teens who feel empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit sexual violence

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Teenagers who personally feel empowered are less likely to bully, harass, or commit acts of sexual violence, suggests a study by Rutgers University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of New Hampshire.

2020-03-19T05:53:18.914912+00:00 IST

How to keep your pets safe, sound against COVID-19?

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): As people across the globe are taking necessary precautionary measures to safeguard themselves from the deadly coronavirus, there is little known about what ought to be done to ensure the well-being of our four-legged furry friends.

2020-03-18T15:29:42.735686+00:00 IST

People find their bodies more attractive while viewing themselves in third-person: Study

Barcelona [Spain], Mar 18 (ANI): A group of researchers has found that people rate their own body more negatively when embodied in it, compared to viewing their exact same body except as an outsider.

2020-03-18T12:01:33.662033+00:00 IST

Italian man uses social-distancing doughnut to keep coronavirus at bay

Rome [Italy], Mar 17 (ANI): As revealed by a Twitter video, an Italian man was recently spotted using extreme social distancing measures to safeguard himself from the deadly coronavirus.

2020-03-17T11:20:34.219648+00:00 IST

Supply chains can be negatively affected by 'Monday Blues': Study

Pennsylvania [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): A new study has indicated that the much talked of phenomenon of 'Monday Blues', that letdown feeling of returning to work after a weekend, might actually be a real thing to consider, as it could even hurt supply chain performance.

2020-03-15T17:07:35.783135+00:00 IST

Physician psychotherapy not open to people with urgent mental health needs

Ontario [Canada], Mar 14 (ANI): A research study has revealed that there are few physicians providing publicly-funded psychotherapy in Ontario to meet the demand, and those physicians are concentrated in large urban areas and are rarely able to take on new patients with urgent mental health needs.

2020-03-14T11:50:16.993518+00:00 IST

Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to increased risk of childhood anxieties

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 14 (ANI): The risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders are linked with persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life, as per a new research.

2020-03-14T08:04:01.786816+00:00 IST

'Salaamul Namaste': Amul promotes Indian greetings amid coronavirus outbreak

New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): With Indian greeting styles like 'namaste' and 'salaam' going global in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, diary brand Amul on Friday dedicated its recent doodle to the practice naming it 'Salaamul Namaste.'

2020-03-13T16:52:48.791631+00:00 IST

Lucknow bride flips the rules as she brings 'baraat' to her wedding

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 13 (ANI): Turning tables on patriarchy, a bride from Lucknow, instead of the groom, brought the wedding procession or "baraat" to her wedding ceremony.

2020-03-13T12:21:21.935610+00:00 IST

Amul's new doodle features Jyotiraditya Scindia's allegiance shift

New Delhi [India], Mar 11 (ANI): After former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia broke off his 18-year-old association with the Congress party, dairy brand Amul on Wednesday dedicated its new cartoon to his exit from the party.

2020-03-11T16:49:20.181610+00:00 IST

Elon Musk wants to build 'mega rave cave' under Tesla's German Gigafactory

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 11 (ANI): Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has floated an interesting plan to make up for the possible cancellation of the Coachella music festival in California due to coronavirus concerns.

2020-03-11T13:34:14.054665+00:00 IST