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They believe this adds weight to other studies showing affectionate human touch has a calming effect on the nerves.

Hug really does make one feel better after an argument

Physical intimacy following after an altercation has 'calming effect' on people's nerves.

4 Oct 2018 1:54 PM IST

It may be that one-size-does-not-fit-all when it comes to the particular life stressors that increase an individuals risk for opioid abuse (Photo: AFP)

Study finds link between risk of opioid use and low self esteem

Because opioids increase the effects of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, consuming them provides a rapid change in...

4 Oct 2018 11:12 AM IST

Sexual assault was associated with levels of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how sexual assault takes a toll on women's mental and physical...

The study found that sexual harassment was associated with higher blood pressure and a greater likelihood of...

4 Oct 2018 10:53 AM IST

Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker...

3 Oct 2018 8:01 PM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Umbilical cord stem cells may help repair cleft palate

The study is the first to use stem cells as part of primary surgery to repair cleft palate in an infant.

3 Oct 2018 7:13 PM IST

We discovered that a specific protein, thrombospondin-2 (TSP2), is elevated in wounds of patients with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body...

3 Oct 2018 6:08 PM IST

Previous research has suggested that women suffer from work-related stress more than men (Photo: AFP)

A woman's chances of getting pregnant may be reduced due to work-life...

The findings suggest that work-life stress can reduce a woman's chances of getting pregnant by 25 per cent.

3 Oct 2018 2:28 PM IST

Deterioration of health before onset of diabetes happens faster in...

Sex differences in some of the cardiometabolic risk factors, which were less favourable for the female sex were also...

3 Oct 2018 12:27 PM IST

Glucose intolerance is a symptom of metabolic disease and often leads to diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests fertility among women may suffer due to high-fat,...

Diet-induced changes in periuterine adipose tissue may affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in females with...

3 Oct 2018 10:41 AM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Scientists decode why too many choices hinder decision making

Choice overload can sometimes have serious consequences, said Colin Camerer, a professor at California Institute of...

2 Oct 2018 8:38 PM IST

The other eye infections, which are most common in this season like, red eyes and watery discharge can be attributed to due to conjunctivitis, styes, dry eyes and corneal ulcers.

Viagra may cause irreversible damage to colour vision

Study reported that his symptoms began shortly after taking a dose of liquid sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand...

2 Oct 2018 5:45 PM IST

Water is known to consist of a complicated network of weak, directional interactions known as hydrogen bonds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking more water may cut bladder infections in women

The participants self-reported their usual volume as less than 1.5 litres of fluid daily, which is about six 8-ounce...

2 Oct 2018 5:22 PM IST