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Google Doodle honours visual artist Oskar Fischinger on 117th b`day

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Google, today, has released a Doodle to celebrate the 117th birthday of Oskar Fischinger, the German-American artist, musician and filmmaker who created incredible works of animated art set to music.

2017-06-22T08:54:16+00:00 IST

You might want to delete these things from Facebook

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): It lets you connect with your friends, know where they are, share where you are and what not!

2017-06-21T17:54:42+00:00 IST

Preschooler's engagement with peers linked to improved literacy

Washington D.C. [USA], June 21 (ANI): A child's individual engagement with teachers, peers and tasks in preschool is linked to improved literacy, language and self-regulatory skills.

2017-06-21T14:10:30+00:00 IST

'Praying' gives older adults a boost to live longer

Washington D.C. [USA], June 21 (ANI): Older adults, who pray regularly, are more likely to have a perception that God will be there to protect and comfort them in later stages of life, according to a study.

2017-06-21T09:45:11+00:00 IST

Work-outs during, post pregnancy reduce postnatal depression in new mommies

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Would-be-mommies, please take a note!

2017-06-20T09:14:28+00:00 IST

Are you mom-shamed? You are not alone

Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 19 (ANI): Turns out, nearly two-thirds of mothers are "shamed" by others about their parenting skills.

2017-06-19T14:42:14+00:00 IST

Common household chemicals lead to birth defects in mice: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 18 (ANI): A recent study has found a connection between common household chemicals and birth defects.

2017-06-18T19:03:04+00:00 IST

Genes, environment play roles in childhood obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 18 (ANI): In the preschool years, children begin to learn from their environment about self-regulation, both in regards to food choices and how to deal with their emotions. When children don't learn effective self-regulation skills during those early critical years, studies have shown they may be at a greater risk of becoming obese.

2017-06-18T14:45:40+00:00 IST

Here's why some babies are born too small

Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): Why is one twin smaller than the other? According to a recent study, the answer could lie in the placenta.

2017-06-18T13:53:56+00:00 IST

Mothers supporting child's negative emotions can impact their social adjustment: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): Dear parents, you may have to stop favouring your child in every situation, as according to a study, mothers supporting their child's negative emotions may impact their social adjustment and social interaction in school.

2017-06-17T15:08:51+00:00 IST

Girls exposed to passive smoking face greater arthritis risk

Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): Parents beware! Smoking before your daughter can be harmful as a study has found that children, especially girls, who are exposed to passive smoking in childhood, face greater risk of developing arthritis later in life.

2017-06-17T12:01:36+00:00 IST

Vivid Sydney breaks Guinness World Record for maximum number of light installations

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Vivid Sydney, the world's largest festival of light, music and ideas, has once again cemented itself as a record-breaking international event.

2017-06-16T18:10:13+00:00 IST

Children who follow their dreams can build happier tomorrow

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Attention parents! Inspire your children to follow their dreams, as a survey has recently found that the children, who follow their interests can build a happier tomorrow for themselves.

2017-06-16T11:25:12+00:00 IST

Preggers beware! Fever during pregnancy ups autism risk by 34 percent

Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Beware would-be-mommies! Fever during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester, may increase the odds of developing autism in child by 34 percent, warns a study.

2017-06-15T11:25:40+00:00 IST

Here's how dog can decide if he wants to be guide dog

Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Now, a tool helps predict a young dog's likelihood of successfully completing guide dog training.

2017-06-15T10:54:15+00:00 IST

Your kid's sleep schedule decides his college grades

Atlanta [US], June 15 (ANI): Does your kid stay up late to cram for an early exam? Well, this habit might not be doing him any good.

2017-06-15T09:38:44+00:00 IST

Opioid usage resulting in increased cases of neonatal abstinence syndrome in newborns

Washington D.C. [USA], June14 (ANI): A recent study reveals the number of newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome - often caused by mothers using opioids during pregnancy - is increasing in the United States, thereby increasing the burden in terms of hospital days and costs.

2017-06-14T14:36:32+00:00 IST

Are fidget spinners the new agents of danger?

London [UK], June 14 (ANI): Are you one of those who is going crazy for fidget spinners?

2017-06-14T11:37:49+00:00 IST

Mixing booze, pot ups risk of fatal rear-end collision by five times

Washington D.C. [USA], June 13 (ANI): Word of caution! Use of marijuana, in combination with alcohol by drivers, is especially dangerous, according to a latest study.

2017-06-13T16:10:09+00:00 IST

Attention women! You can restore fertility non-surgically

Washington D.C. [USA], June 13 (ANI): Here's good news for women who wish to have babies, as a study has found that a minimal invasive treatment can help restore fertility in women with uterine fibroids - smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.

2017-06-13T12:36:23+00:00 IST

Bilingual kids are better at recognising voices: Study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 13 (ANI): Here's another benefit of speaking and understanding multiple languages for your kid, as a study has found that bilingual children have better cognitive control and focus for the tasks, which makes them better at recognising voices than their monolingual peers.

2017-06-13T09:40:09+00:00 IST