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Crying activates the the parasympathetic nervous system in the body to signal to the glands in the eyes to release tears. (Photo: Pixabay)

Traumatic childhood linked to psychotic experiences

Findings are first to examine association between different types of trauma, and their timing in childhood with later...

24 Nov 2018 1:14 PM IST

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders, among others, are frequently accompanied by feelings of loneliness. People can feel lonely in the absence of mental health problems, too. Social isolation, in a culture that is biologically reliant on reaffirming social relationships, can be associated with feelings of insecurity, unpredictability and helplessness. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

ICU stay can lead to depression, says study

Study showed more than half of former ICU patients reported symptoms of psychological disorders, including anxiety,...

24 Nov 2018 9:35 AM IST

Researchers found more often teens and young adults had dinner with parents, their overall diets included more fruits and vegetables and less fast food, sugary beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets

More frequent family dinners were associated with more healthful eating among teens and young adults.

24 Nov 2018 9:18 AM IST

40 per cent women identified themselves as very light smokers, with a habit of smoking one to two cigarettes either daily or occasionally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how smoking during pregnancy affects babies

The research examined potential reasons for this phenomenon, using a tissue, which is normally discarded following...

24 Nov 2018 8:46 AM IST

It exports 767 million pounds of coffee to different countries every year, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production. (Photo: Pixabay)

Caffeine in tea, coffee may be risky to foetus, says study

Every additional 100 milligrams of caffeine taken daily during first trimester of pregnancy was associated with 72-gram...

23 Nov 2018 9:00 PM IST

The World Health Organization is planning to try out an experimental Ebola vaccine to fight the outbreak of the virus. (Photo: AP)

Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies: WHO

Six cases were reported in children aged between 2 and 17 and one case was in a pregnant woman.

23 Nov 2018 8:31 PM IST

However, hypnotherapy did not appear to reduce the severity of symptoms (Photo: AFP)

Hypnotherapy can be a new treatment option for IBS

The findings suggest that group hypnotherapy is as effective as individual sessions, which can help treat many more...

23 Nov 2018 6:47 PM IST

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented if women adhere to a healthy lifestyle (Photo: AFP)

Working night shifts increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes...

Smoking, obesity, less than 30 minutes of exercise per day and poor diet were unhealthy lifestyle choices that increase...

23 Nov 2018 5:23 PM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Air pollution may up risk of intellectual disability in children, says...

Study found children with intellectual disabilities were more likely than their peers to live in areas with high outdoor...

23 Nov 2018 4:52 PM IST

Sugar prices staged a smart comeback at Rs 150 per quintal.

Sugar supplement mannose may help fight cancer: Study

Study found dosage of mannose could block enough glucose to slow tumour growth in mice, but not so much that normal...

23 Nov 2018 4:19 PM IST

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Study links obesity to COPD in non-smokers

The best-known risk factor for COPD is smoking, but one-quarter of COPD patients have never smoked

23 Nov 2018 12:48 PM IST

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Caffeine in tea, coffee may be equally risky to foetus

Researchers say the public doesn't seem to recognise tea's caffeine content

23 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST