Health

12:06 PM
Low vitamin D levels in elementary school kids could spell trouble in adolescence

Low levels of vitamin D in middle childhood could lead to aggressive behaviour as well as anxious and depressive moods during adolescence, suggests a new study of school children.

11:10 AM
Fake news can lead to false memories

Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, according to research in Psychological Science.

11:02 AM
Men more likely to victim-blame women, show empathy for perpetrators in harassment cases

Men perhaps are more likely to victim-blame who are sexually harassed because they may be more empathetic with the perpetrators, suggests research.

11:00 AM
Omega-3 fatty acid effectively lowers high triglycerides

Omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30 per cent among the majority of people who require treatment for high triglyceride levels.

10:38 AM
Silent strokes common in older patients

Researchers have found that silent covert strokes are more common than overt strokes in people aged 65 or older who have surgery.

01:09 PM
Women with sleep apnea have higher risk of cancer

Researchers have discovered that women having intense sleep apnea have an increased risk of developing cancer. The study didn't find any causal relationship but elucidated the association between nocturnal hypoxia in women and elevated risk of cancer

12:50 PM
Study reveals how stress can curb eating desire

Researchers have discovered a neurocircuit in mice that, when activated, increased their stress levels while decreasing their desire to eat.

12:41 PM
Having multiple spouses can actually benefit women

A new interesting study published in the journal 'Proceedings of the Royal Society B' has found that in certain societies, having multiple husbands is found to be beneficial to women in difficult times as they can buffer themselves against economic a

11:08 AM
Did you know? Women with diabetes face increased risk of sleep disturbance

According to the study, women with diabetes are at a greater risk for sleep disturbances.

01:19 PM
During alcohol during pregnancy alters genes in infants, says study

Pregnant women are advised to stay away from alcohol, according to a new study drinking moderate to high levels of alcohol might alter the DNA of their babies.

01:04 PM
Impulsive behaviour linked to sleep and screen time

Children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are more likely to act impulsively and make poorer decisions, says a recent study.

01:36 PM
Here's how appearance of acne scars can improve!

Researchers have found a new process called micro-needling, that helps rejuvenation and decreases the inflammation and scarring that often plagues those with acne.

01:16 PM
Sports Authority of India to hire nutritionists, chefs

In a special move, the Sports Authority of India SAI is all set to hire top-of-the-line professionals - nutritionists, chefs and mess managers, to ensure personalised diet for all athletes.

05:56 PM
Too much screen time for children can lead to obesity

Parents take note! You might want to cut down on your kid's time screen time.

03:28 PM
Eleven new species of rain frogs discovered in tropical Andes

Eleven new rain frog species have been discovered in the tropical Andes making it the largest number of frog species described in a single article from the western hemisphere in over a decade.

02:29 PM
Is giving birth at home as safe as in hospitals?

For all those moms-to-be wishing and wondering if giving birth at home is safe or not, researchers have found that low-risk pregnant women carry no increased chances of perinatal or neonatal death of their baby as compared to women delivering in hosp

12:18 PM
Chattishgarh govt sets goal to make state free from malnutrition, anemia in next 3 years

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday announced that a campaign to eradicate malnutrition and anaemia will be launched in all districts to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

11:32 AM
Kin of Andhra woman who dies at govt health centre stage protest

Relatives of a 30-year-old woman who died on Thursday at government-run community health centre here in Palasa town, staged an agitation.

10:51 AM
Parental stress during pregnancy linked to behavioural problems in toddlers

According to a recent study, expectant parents' emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioural problems in 2-year-olds.

01:01 PM
US: Feed your soul at these rock 'n' roll eateries

Food and music are sure shot ingredients to make everyone happy. Combine these two and it's a match made in heaven.

12:23 PM
Are extra-marital affairs related to misconduct at workplace

A recent study has claimed that those who engage in extra-marital affairs are more likely to get pulled up for misconduct at the workplace.

01:18 PM
Kids born to aged parents likely to have fewer behaviour problems

Children born to aged parents tend to have fewer behaviour which includes physical aggression, disobeying rules, cheating, stealing, and destruction of property.

02:05 PM
Unnao rape survivor case: We try to do something constructive in midst of destructive environment, says CJI Gogoi

Seeking explanation from the Secretary-General of Supreme Court for the delay in placing the letter of Unnao rape survivor's mother before the court, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday said that "we try to do something con

01:56 PM
World Breastfeeding Week: To choose breast feeding or pumping?

A mother's breast milk supports immune responses in her newborn, it also decrease the risk of infections, malnourishment, allergies, and other.