‘Look cool’ pressure bad for kids
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The pressure to be cool, look good and own the 'right stuff' is detrimental to many children and teenagers, psychologists,...
DNA tests for migrants at US border
DNA tests for migrants at US border
Washington, July 5 (IANS) DNA tests are being conducted as part of the process to reunite children who...
Mothers early marriage may prompt kids
Mothers early marriage may prompt kids to marry early too
New York, July 15 (IANS) Millennial kids born to mothers who married young and continue...
Fasting improves stem cells’ regenerative capacity: Study
Fasting improves stem cells' regenerative capacity: Study
Washington, May 4 (IANS) The US biologists found that a 24-hour fast can reverse the age-related loss of...
Prolonged breastfeeding makes adults smarter
Washington, March 18 (IANS) Longer duration of breastfeeding is linked with increased intelligence in adulthood, longer schooling and higher adult earnings, finds a new...
Follow simple steps to maintain healthy hair, skin
Follow simple steps to maintain healthy hair, skin
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Never rinse your hair with hot water, try not to use a...
Karnataka leads in cases of resurgent chikungunya
Karnataka leads in cases of resurgent chikungunya
An acerbic exchange of tweets between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and journalist Shekhar Gupta illustrated the growing...
Genetically-engineered mosquitoes give hope against dengue
Genetically-engineered mosquitoes give hope against dengue
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) In a first, researchers have genetically engineered mosquitoes that have an increased resistance to...
Diabetic? Exercise can help control blood sugar
New York, June 18 (IANS) Diabetics who exercise can trim waist size and body fat, and also control blood glucose even if they do...
Stress can lead to structural changes
Stress can lead to structural changes in brain
New York, June 1 (IANS) Chronic stress can make us worn-out, anxious and depressed as well as...
