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UC researchers developed a device that uses ultraviolet light to measure stress hormones in a drop of blood, sweat, urine or saliva. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New test detects stress using UV light

Researchers develop test that detects stress levels.

25 May 2019 8:30 PM IST

High-risk infants were less likely to turn their heads in response to spoken language than other developing infants. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Low receptivity to sounds maybe a sign of autism in babies

Infants less receptive to different sounds might be at risk of developing autism.

25 May 2019 7:30 PM IST

Pregnancy can affect womans emotional well-being

Pregnancy can affect woman's emotional well-being

Does perception of body during pregnancy affects emotional wellbeing of women?

25 May 2019 12:59 PM IST

Inside our brains, a cashew-shaped structure called the hippocampus stores the sensory and emotional information that makes up memories, whether they are positive or negative. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Now, teach your brain to suppress bad memories

Manipulating memories could become a reality someday: Study.

25 May 2019 12:02 PM IST

Older youths who have undergone puberty can bank their sperm prior to undergoing sterilising doses of chemotherapy or radiation, but there have been scant fertility preservation options for younger boys. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Medical innovation: Young boys can now preserve their testicular...

Experiment offers new hope for fertility preservation in young boys with cancer and blood disorders.

24 May 2019 9:00 PM IST

Due to social networking, our daily face-to-face interactions have reduced, resulting in a slow loss of our social support system. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware of social media, it can trigger depression

Our wider social circle maybe provoking depression and other mental illnesses.

24 May 2019 8:00 PM IST

The results show that adults who were less exposed to natural spaces during their childhood had lower problems related to mental health as compared to those with higher exposure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Early exposure to nature beneficial to mental health

Exposure to nature during childhood leads to better mental health: Study.

24 May 2019 7:02 PM IST

Why you should lower the intake of salt

Why you should lower the intake of salt

Salt is bad for you: but how it affects your body is still frontier science.

24 May 2019 5:22 PM IST

Food displays have also been modified to put healthier choices in the direct line of sight, while unhealthy foods were made less accessible to reduce impulse purchases. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Watch your untimely snacking at work

Be careful of what you eat at work, it could be dangerous to health.

24 May 2019 11:14 AM IST

Impulsive people are more creative when they can choose how they split their time between various tasks, which means they dont have to limit their impulsiveness. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Creativity can result from impulsiveness

Impulsive people are more creative: Study.

24 May 2019 10:50 AM IST

This study found that exercise improved the function of the placenta, and also the metabolism of the mother. (Photo: ANI)

Placenta health depends upon maternal exercise

Exercising during pregnancy keeps placenta healthy, study suggests.

23 May 2019 6:36 PM IST

When youre getting more steps, essentially, your sleep begins earlier, expands in duration, and is more efficient. (Representational/Pixabay)

Teens can improve sleep quality with exercising

Exercising may help improve teens' sleep quality, claims study.

23 May 2019 9:11 AM IST