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Children end up consuming more calories through post-game snacks than they burn while playing

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 28 (ANI): Post-game sugar-rich snacks like chocolates or children's favourite munch fondly brought to them by parents can be harmful for children's health due to calorie imbalance, suggests new research.

2020-02-28T12:13:18.369962+00:00 IST

Guide for facial hairstyles that go or are strict no-no with face masks

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 28 (ANI): An interesting infographic issued by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) back in 2017 can come in handy for guys with facial hair who wish to wear face masks or respirators to ward off the deadly coronavirus bug.

2020-02-28T08:43:32.944615+00:00 IST

Not every year has February 29: Fun facts about leap years

New Delhi [India], Feb 28 (ANI): Happy Birthday to the folks celebrating their birthday after four years, because not every year has a February 29!

2020-02-28T07:08:24.146723+00:00 IST

TikTok influencer almost dies in crazy stunt

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): TikTok influencer Jason Clark has shared an Instagram post in which he described his near-death experience while swimming under a sheet of ice for a TikTok stunt.

2020-02-27T12:45:45.320145+00:00 IST

Octogenarian becomes TikTok sensation with funny cooking videos

Texas [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): An octogenarian from Texas, USA, is melting hearts on TikTok with his wholesome and endearing cooking videos.

2020-02-27T10:44:31.859945+00:00 IST

Consumers value products more on sunny, snowy days but not when it rains: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): A new study revealed that sunny and snowy conditions trigger consumers to mentally visualise using products associated with the respective weather, which leads to consumers placing a higher value on them. Researchers also found the link between weather and higher product valuation only works for products that are related to being outside.

2020-02-27T10:34:01.300886+00:00 IST

Drivers with expensive cars least likely to stop for crossing pedestrians: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): According to a new study, drivers of expensive cars are least likely to stop for crossing pedestrians.

2020-02-27T08:00:02.624383+00:00 IST

Scientists reveal brain mechanism that determines decisions about sharing

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 25 (ANI): A recent study has demonstrated that the answer to why some people are generous while some are selfish may be found in an intricate and rhythmic neuronal dance between two specific brain regions, namely, the amygdala and the medial frontal cortex.

2020-02-25T16:47:25.922802+00:00 IST

Intake of dairy milk linked to a higher risk of breast cancer: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 25 (ANI): Intake of dairy milk is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

2020-02-25T16:26:12.922912+00:00 IST

McDonald's employee punched in face by customer for offering free water

Tennesee [USA], Feb 25 (ANI): In a freak incident at a McDonald's outlet here, a female cashier was allegedly punched in the face by a customer because she offered him a free cup of water.

2020-02-25T14:28:36.400057+00:00 IST

World's oldest man passes away at 112

Niigata [Japan], Feb 25 (ANI): Chitetsu Watanabe from Japan, who was the oldest living man in the world, passed away at the ripe old age of 112 on Sunday (local time).

2020-02-25T13:28:41.639299+00:00 IST

Psychologists discover key to achieving goals

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 24 (ANI): A recent study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London analysed the complex relationship between reward and effort in achieving goals and identified critical stages in the decision-making process.

2020-02-24T12:54:53.742991+00:00 IST

Following removal of standardised assessments, UK special school pupils are 'treated differently': Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 24 (ANI): After the removal of standardised assessments that were used to evaluate the performance of children with intellectual disabilities, a recent study has shown that such children at special schools in the UK are again being treated differently from children in mainstream schools.

2020-02-24T10:03:57.219861+00:00 IST

Amul welcomes Trump with special 'Namaske President Trump' cartoon

New Delhi [India], Feb 24 (ANI): 'Namaske President Trump' was the caption of Gujarat's dairy brand Amul as it welcomed President Donald Trump to Ahmedabad ahead of the 'Namaste Trump' event on Monday.

2020-02-24T09:26:36.102231+00:00 IST

Study reveals there's better way to think about being kept waiting at work

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 24 (ANI): While no one at work wants to be kept waiting, a new study has found that reactions to waiting can be managed to reduce aggression which may build from waiting too long.

2020-02-24T08:52:39.864359+00:00 IST

Study reveals some shocking facts about owning pet

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): With a list of more than ten health benefits of owning a pet, a professor having studied human-animal connection has revealed a scientifically proven fact that pet owners "are more likely to be lonely, depressed, and have panic attacks."

2020-02-23T16:23:11.499845+00:00 IST

Study reveals desktop plant can help combat workplace stress

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): According to an experiment carried out by a group of Japanese researchers, keeping a potted plant right by your desk might help you maintain lower stress levels at work.

2020-02-23T07:03:38.929815+00:00 IST

Prior knowledge can restrict you from choosing best outcome: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): Having complete information in hand prior to dealing a situation is not necessarily an effective measure of decision making. In contrast to that, this new research suggests that too much knowledge can lead people to make worse decisions, and already known facts can get in the way of choosing the best outcome.

2020-02-22T11:43:21.328519+00:00 IST

Study reveals dietitians play effective part in weight loss process

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): If you are following a diet that aims at losing weight, an intensive behavioural therapy from dietitians may be helpful, suggests a recent American study.

2020-02-22T09:58:16.351812+00:00 IST

Higher mental health problems in young mothers

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): A latest study has revealed that teen mothers have a much higher prevalence of mental health challenges than mothers aged 21 and older as well as teens who aren't parents. The research from McMaster Children's Hospital showed that two out of three young mothers have at least one mental health problem.

2020-02-22T09:18:21.306342+00:00 IST

New 'Cha-Cha Slide' TikTok challenge has people swerving their cars like maniacs

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): As if the "skull-breaker challenge" wasn't ridiculous enough, a new viral TikTok trend is making people dangerously snake their cars on the streets in sync with the song "Cha-Cha Slide".

2020-02-21T13:24:26.531762+00:00 IST