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Miscarriages were likewise linked with a greater danger of heart disease, with each stillbirth increasing the risk by six per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early periods, menopause linked to heart disease: study

Miscarriage, stillbirth, undergoing a hysterectomy, and bearing children at a young age were also associated with cardiovascular problems.

10 Feb 2018 4:14 PM

The 2017 experiment showed it was safe to eat snow that was a half-day old, and safer to eat it in the colder months. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romanian study: Half-day old snow is safe to eat

How safe is snow to be eaten?

10 Feb 2018 2:23 PM

The children's bone density increased by a whole 45 per cent.

Ball games may boost bone health in school kids, says study

Research showed intense exercise at school clear positive effects on bone density, muscular strength and balance in 8-10-year-old children.

10 Feb 2018 9:09 AM

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analysed the relationship between the hearing of more than 2,200 young adults and their nutritional levels as children 16 years earlier. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows undernourished kids more likely to suffer from hearing loss

Hearing loss is 4th leading cause of disability worldwide, and 80 per cent of affected individuals live in low-and middle-income countries.

09 Feb 2018 2:26 PM

Wang’s team conducted the survey to better understand food allergy management behaviors and attitudes in their patients’ households. (Photo: Pixabay)

Youngsters with food allergies are often put at risk by parents, says study

Almost half of parents of children with food allergies report at least one risky behavior, such as not carrying epinephrine autoinjectors.

07 Feb 2018 10:20 AM

These social media platforms have been accused by people from various pockets of being ‘psychologically addictive’. (Representational Image. Source: Pixabay)

Facebook, Google ex-employees urge to stop smartphone addiction among kids

The investors too have joined these people to urge the parents to regulate the use of smartphones by their kids.

06 Feb 2018 3:32 PM

Playing with Legos as well as certain video games can help children develop spatial skills critical to success in fields like science and engineering,

Legos, video games may boost science, math skills in kids

Students tackled multiple-choice questions that required them to mentally rotate obscure shapes.

06 Feb 2018 2:22 PM

The incident was twice as tragic since the gun was bought for the family’s protection (Photo: AFP)

11-year-old accidentally kills sister before shooting himself with father's gun

The boy died on the spot and his two-year-old sister passed away at the hospital.

05 Feb 2018 4:06 PM

According to experts, fad diets could actually be harming one’s chances of having a baby. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fad diets may be ruining your chances of having baby, says expert

Expert says from Ketogenic diet to juice cleanses and eating vegan, there are multiple different diet shortcuts that are harming health.

26 Jan 2018 3:13 PM

A new study has revealed that if we believe our parents were unfaithful we are more likely to cheat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children of cheating parents more likely to cheat: Study

All hope is not lost and one is not destined to be a cheater as this is just one factor that leads to infidelity.

24 Jan 2018 4:02 PM

RCPCH has now called for each national government to commit to a "child health in all policies" approach. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity in children likely to cause death earlier than their healthy peers, says study

According to report by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), child health is suffering at hands of disjointed approach.

24 Jan 2018 9:49 AM

Researchers declined to categorize e-cigarettes as a positive or negative influence on public health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may be bad for kids, good for adults: study

Young people are more likely than adults to use e-cigarettes, and substantial evidence was found that vaping increases the risk of smoking.

24 Jan 2018 9:19 AM

Sunita and her son were allegedly hit multiple times with a blunt object. (Photo: Representational/File)

Man murders wife, 18-month-old son in front of 2 other kids in Delhi

The incident came to light when Prakash's brother came to her place and failed to get any response even after repeated knocks.

17 Jan 2018 8:55 AM

Children who experienced severe peer victimisation were more than twice as likely to report depression or low moods. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bullied kids at high risk of suicidal behaviour

About 59 per cent of participants had experienced some peer victimisation in the first years of elementary school.

15 Jan 2018 1:44 PM

About 29 per cent of children aged between three and six spend more than half an hour online every day. (Photo: Pixabay)

One-third Chinese preschool children online: study

Parents are rarely aware of their children's internet activity.

14 Jan 2018 5:05 PM

The district administration has now decided to honour and support Nayak's efforts by paying him under the MGNREGS scheme.

Odisha man moves mountains to send children to school

Much like Bihar's 'mountain man' Dasrath Manjhi, Nayak has carved out an 8-km-long stretch through hillocks in two years.

12 Jan 2018 11:12 AM

In the study, three-fourths of teachers said student's ability to focus on educational tasks has decreased

Apple urged to study iPhone addiciton in children

Two large shareholders ask Apple to form a committee of experts to research and study this issue

09 Jan 2018 9:07 AM

Parents have to ensure a fine balance between screen time and natural outdoor activities.

You should plan out ‘screen time’ for you kids

Report indicates that the screen time for kids is increasing day by day on smaller devices.

08 Jan 2018 2:21 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gender perceptions can be easily manipulated in kids: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

07 Jan 2018 5:19 PM

Previous studies show early exposure to complex foreign proteins, such as cow's milk proteins, increases the risk of type 1 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can cow's milk prevent type 1 diabetes?

There is no evidence to revise the current dietary recommendations for infants at high risk for type 1 diabetes.

03 Jan 2018 10:56 AM

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