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Research maps out environmental footprint of food
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis (NCEAS) have mapped for the first time the environmental footprint of the production of all foods.
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Five hours of sleep each night linked to greater risk of several diseases:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A new study led by UCL researchers indicates that getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life may be connected to an elevated risk of acquiring at least two chronic illnesses.
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It's for Parliament to frame law on Uniform Civil Code: Centre tells SC
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it could not direct Parliament to frame or enact any law on Uniform Civil Code in the country.
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Taking pictures of slides helps students in remembering the presentation:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): During an instructor's presentation, students often prefer to take camera-phone photos of slides but it raises the question that whether this practice helps students remember the information.
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Track Cycling C'ships: Ronaldo Singh establishes new national record in 20
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
This record-breaking performance could only fetch him a 31st-place finish, which caused him to miss out on the next round which was only reserved for top 28 competitors
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Study suggests how talking therapies can benefit people with dementia
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 14 (ANI): A new study headed by UCL academics revealed that people living with dementia who suffer from anxiety or despair may benefit from talking therapies provided on the NHS.
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People with dementia may benefit from talk therapy for their mental health
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 14 (ANI): According to a recent study headed by UCL researchers, people with dementia who experience anxiety or sadness may benefit from talking therapy provided by the NHS.
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Avoiding sexual violence may reduce youth mental illness
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): According to UCL researchers, the frequency of major mental health problems among 17-year-olds may decline by as much as 16.8% for girls and 8.4% for boys if they were not subjected to physical violence, such as sexual assault and harassment.
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Researchers discover how tiny amount of oil damages seabirds' feathers
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Cork [Ireland], October 5 (ANI): Research conducted by the University College Cork (UCC) discovered that tiny quantities of crude oil on the water's surface, less than one per cent the thickness of a hair, can harm seabird feathers.
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Gut bacteria may contribute to HIV infection susceptibility: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], October 3 (ANI): Certain gut bacteria, including one required for a healthy gut microbiome, differ between people who develop HIV infection and those who do not, according to new UCLA-led research.
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Study finds association between inflammation, cognitive problems in breast
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): Scientists are still attempting to figure out why many breast cancer survivors have serious cognitive issues years after treatment. One potential cause is inflammation. A new long-term study of older breast cancer survivors headed by UCLA researchers and pub
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Study: Poor health is linked to lower breast milk production
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): According to a new UC study, poor metabolic health indicators are linked to lower breast milk production.
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