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On the flip side, the ability to sense anothers emotional state is a key part of creating and building social bonds (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests stress can turn out to be contagious

The researchers discovered that the activation of these CRH neurons causes the release of a chemical signal.

9 March 2018 3:43 PM IST

Jantzs analysis is the latest chapter in a back-and-forth that has played out about the remains, which were found in 1940 on Nikumaroro Island but are now lost. (Photo: AP)

Bones discovered in 1940 seem to be Amelia Earhart's, says study

Earhart disappeared during a flight around world in 1937, and search for answer to what happened to her has captivated...

9 March 2018 2:22 PM IST

The findings further the idea that violence and psychological trauma could lead to physical symptoms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood exposure to violence may lead to psychiatric disorders, says...

Study shows experiencing traumatic event are associated with depression, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity.

9 March 2018 2:11 PM IST

Flu can be transmitted through breathing, against all notions of contamination by exposure to droplets from coughs and sneezes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find why Spanish flu is deadlier than World War I

The geographic origin of the epidemic is not certain and no samples remain for further study.

9 March 2018 1:50 PM IST

Early systematic screening, particularly focusing on blood pressure and lipid measurements, might be suggested in all childhood cancer survivors (Photo: AFP)

Risk of heart problems higher in people who survived cancer as...

High blood pressure and dyslipidaemia were the most common cardiovascular risk factors identified in the childhood...

9 March 2018 1:12 PM IST

Experts say, teh study provides evidence that music may help serve as an extra tool to help motivate someone to exercise more, which is critical to heart health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular exercising slows down aging, says study

Researchers assessed the health of older adults who had exercised most of their adult lives to see if this could slow...

9 March 2018 12:57 PM IST

Home blood pressure monitoring in pregnancy reduces hospital blood pressure visits by 50 percent without increasing complications. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 10 facts about euthanasia you probably did not know

A five-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court passed the order allowing passive euthanasia with guidelines.

9 March 2018 12:11 PM IST

According to psychologists, having too many friends might not be a good idea either and rather one or two close friends is what matters most (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how many friends one needs to be happy

According to recent research, the number of close friends that someone should have is surprisingly small.

9 March 2018 10:48 AM IST

Current passing from the foot to the base of the spine is capable of boosting female sex drive (Photo: AFP)

Study finds kind people get more sex

Research finds that the higher people rank in levels of altruism, the more sexual partners they had.

9 March 2018 10:05 AM IST

Waking up daily, having breakfast and getting ready to go to office or business is a regular affair.

Find out Japanese concept that will help you wake up in morning

It turns out that adopting the Japanese concept of ikigai' could be the key to waking up feeling refreshed and geared up...

9 March 2018 9:30 AM IST

Myrrah, 12, has just fought off a relapse of blood cancer at a New York centre using a new DNA therapy, inspiring her parents to fund a project in India, in alliance with an NGO Cankids Kidscan, for disadvantaged children.

High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study

While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases,...

9 March 2018 8:11 AM IST

Sauce it up, baby!

Sauce it up, baby!

Traditionally used as marinade, hot sauces are now finding a place on the bartender's shelf.

9 March 2018 5:30 AM IST