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Children Likely to Suffer From Depression Long After Being Bullied: Study
Children who continued to show high depression into adulthood were also more likely to have genetic liability for depression and a mother with postnatal depression.
Book Review: Gun Island, Magic of The Bonduki Story
The Bonduki myth links Venice and India through the journeys of the 17th century and present day migration to Europe.The story connects the fast depleting mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, the raging forest fires of Los Angeles and the slowly sinking ci...
Electronic Cigarettes Damage Brain Stem Cells: Researchers
Even short-term exposure with electric cigarettes can stress cells in a manner that may lead, with chronic use, to cell death or disease.
Scientists Spot Early Warning Signs of Eating Disorder
The research by Wales-based Swansea University, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, showed that people diagnosed with a disorder had higher rates of other conditions and of prescriptions in the years before their diagnosis.
Migraine Increases Risk of Complications During Pregnancy: Study
The study, published in the journal Headache, suggests that the risk of caesarean sections is between 15-25 per cent higher for pregnant women with migraine compared with pregnant women without migraine.
Little Sunlight in Pregnancy May Cause Higher Risk of Learning Disabilities in Child
The researchers found that low UVB exposure during pregnancy was associated with risk of learning disabilities.
Artefacts From First Moon Missions to Go on Auction
NASA missions artefacts from the Apollo programme and the Apollo 11 Moon have gone on sale in global auction, bidders can take home a piece of space exploration history, whether it is an object that has been to the Moon and back or the charts used to nav...
AI Could Be a Boon for Alzheimer's Patients: Study
"MemTrax" — an online memory test uses image recognition to manage complex conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Women's Agricultural Labour Cause of Malnutrition in Rural India
Women's agricultural work could potentially have negative outcomes, especially for the young child whose nutrition depends more on the mother's time for breastfeeding and supplementary feeding.
Every Child Can Be Ambassador For Change: Sheena Chohan
Sheena bagged a role in national-award winning director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's shorts films 'Mukti' and 'Patralekha' .The actress has also been nominated for Best Actress Award at Shanghai International Film Festival for her movie 'Ant Story'.
Students Prefer Online Coaching Over Offline Classes to Crack Competitive Exams
Two biggest reasons for preferring live classes as found through the survey were interactive classes for instant doubt resolution and proper planning through a day-wise study plan.
Human Sperm Retains Viability in Outer Space Conditions
The sperms in space had 100 per cent concordance in DNA fragmentation rate and vitality. It that it must not be unreasonable to think about the possibility of reproduction beyond earth.
International Yoga Day 2019: Here's How Yoga Can Improve Your Sex Life
Daily stress, smoking, alcohol and excess sugar intake - all hamper sexual performance in both men and women to a great extent. Yoga calms the mind and helps increase blood flow to the private parts
Scientists Develop Wheat Plants that Can Survive Drought Conditions
Developing wheat that uses water more efficiently will help feed growing population while using fewer natural resources — making food systems more resilient in the face of climate breakdown.
Nipah Virus Infection: Everything You Need to Know About Henipavirus that Also Causes Encephalitis
Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, which usually gets transmitted from animals to humans through contaminated food or direct contact between people.
50 Per Cent of Japan's Singles Lack Opportunity to Meet a Suitable Partner
The survey of around 4,000 men and women aged between 20 to 40 years old found that 46.8 per cent of the respondents said they cannot find a suitable partner despite a desire to tie the knot.