Social isolation may impair hearing
New York, April 26 (IANS) Continuing to have a social interaction is key to keeping your ears sensitive even in old age, suggests new research. Hearing socially meaningful sounds can change the ear and enable…
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Early maternal support boosts child’s brain growth
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Children who receive adequate care and nurturing from their mothers during the preschool years are likely to have more robust growth in brain structures associated with learning, memory and stress response…
Spanking ups anti-social behaviour, aggression in kids
New York, April 26 (IANS) The more kids are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and exhibit anti-social behaviour, a new study has found from five decades of research involving over…
Why more sex is better for your relationship
New York, April 26 (IANS) Whether you agree or not, more frequent action in the bedroom can indeed power a healthy relationship, new research suggests. The more often couples have sex, the more strongly they…
Combined dietary supplement may cut heart disease
London, April 26 (IANS) A team of researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has found that combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols into a dietary supplement is likely to help fight heart disease, a…
Himachal’s resorts can be positioned better for foreigners: Travel guides
By Vishal Gulati Shimla, April 26 (IANS) Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh could turn out to be hotter for international backpackers too if positioned properly. Members of the international hospitality industry say the authorities need…
New evidencde that certain drugs may help reduce domestic violence
Domestic Violence/Bullying Toronto, April 26 (IANS) Researchers have found more evidence that psychedelic drugs, whose primary action is to alter the thought processes of the brain, may help curb domestic violence committed by men with…
Why do older adults struggle to adapt to new environments?
Sydney, April 26 (IANS) The elderly are often unable to adjust to new surroundings. This is partly due to the deterioration of a brain circuit that plays a key role in goal-directed learning, a new…
Vision problems may put kids at increased risk of ADHD
New York, April 26 (IANS) Children with vision problems not correctable with glasses or contact lenses are twice as likely to have a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when compared to peers without such disorders,…
Restaurant collaborates with All India Federation of the Deaf
Noida, April 25 (IANS) Restaurant The Pirates of Grill collaborated with the All India Federation of the Deaf and hosted a lunch on Monday for the physically impaired at their newly opened outlet here. Inderjeet…
E-cigarettes may do more benefit than harm: Experts
New York, April 25 (IANS) A team of international tobacco control experts has found that use of e-cigarettes can reduce overall smoking as well as potentially decrease the mortality rates particularly arising out of cigarette…
Facebook rolls out new tool to let users type in Hindi
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Facebook on Monday rolled out a new tool to let Hindi speakers express themselves in the native language with ease. “We are now rolling out a lightweight Hindi editor inside…
Liquid laundry detergent packets dangerous to kids
New York, April 25 (IANS) Children exposed to chemicals used in liquid laundry detergent packets may have serious health effects such as breathing problems, heart problems, and even death, warns a study. The study, published…
‘Prior commitments’ make Katrina skip Cannes
Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif during the promotion of film Fitoor in Mumbai on Feb 10, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who made her Cannes International Film Festival red carpet…
Have Zac Efron, Sami Miro split up?
Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Zac Efron has reportedly broken up with his girlfriend of two years Sami Miro. Speculation about the status of their relationship arose as the 28-year-old star suddenly removed all…
Teigen criticised for going out without newborn daughter
Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Model Chrissy Teigen, who recently welcomed her daughter Luna Simone, has been criticised by fans on social media for going for an outing with her husband John Legend while leaving…
Certain genes can lengthen lifespan, only if you exercise!
New York, April 25 (IANS) Interacting with a healthy environment that includes exercise, certain genes can play an important role in prolonging lifespan, new research has found. The researchers studied the genes in the brain’s…
Now, savour ‘food by mood’ at HolyBelly
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The advent of European fine dining in the capital has enabled foodies relish exotic cuisines without having to visit five-star hotels, but now, Holybelly, a unique “food…
Mediterranean diet may lower heart attacks, strokes risk
Wellington, April 25 (IANS) A “Mediterranean” diet, high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, is likely to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who already have heart disease, finds a…
Jennifer Aniston transformed husband’s wardrobe
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux (Credit: Youtube) Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston gave husband Justin Theroux’s wardrobe a makeover. The 47-year-old has incorporated a splash of colour into her husband’s closet because…