Scientists unravel genetic link to trauma
February 2nd, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) Scientists have uncovered genetic clues as to why some mice are still fearful while others are resilient to traumatic experiences -- knowledge that could help those ... Read more...
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Once again, nursery admissions no child’s play for parents (With Images)
January 6th, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) It's that time of the year when thousands of anxious parents stand in serpentine queues outside popular schools in Delhi, just to pick up a ... Read more...
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Excessive ritualism linked to mental disorder
December 29th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Dec 29 (IANS) Hypersensitivity and sticking to childhood rituals may be an early warning sign of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) later.
Its symptoms include excessive washing or cleaning, ... Read more...
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Anxiety-ridden less sensitive to their environment
December 21st, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Dec 21 (IANS) Anxious people have been classified as hypersensitive, but they may actually not be sensitive enough, reveals a study.
Tahl Frenkel, doctoral candidate in Tel Aviv ... Read more...
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Poorer people more compassionate
December 21st, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) Poorer people are more attuned to suffering and more compassionate than their richer counterparts, says a study.
"It's not that the upper classes are coldhearted," ... Read more...
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Chandy writes to Jayalalithaa on Mullaperiyar row (Lead)
December 18th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 18 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Sunday wrote to his Tamil Nadu counterpart J. Jayalalithaa stating that he was willing to issue a joint statement with her ... Read more...
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New Zealand’s ‘Mary and Joseph billboard’ creates controversy
December 15th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Auckland, Dec 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The church which caused an uproar in New Zealand two years ago for erecting a billboard showing semi-nude “Joseph and Mary” in bed has done it again ... Read more...
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I’m tortured inside: Peter Andre
December 13th, 2011 - 4:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre spilled the beans on his divorce with model Katie Price saying that the split has left him tortured.Andre has struggled with anxiety issues ... Read more...
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Are modern women nightmare bosses?
December 5th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 5 (IANS) While the women fraternity spent decades battling its way to the top in business ladder, their success at the workplace has given rise to a new ... Read more...
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Morissette suffered from eating disorders
November 25th, 2011 - 3:08 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Canadian singer Alanis Morissette suffered from eating disorders anorexia and bulimia when she was a teenager."There are often traumas, abuses and neglect that are begging to ... Read more...
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Black Friday 2011 Walmart early openings
November 23rd, 2011 - 11:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Nov 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Walmart will be opening early on Black Friday. Several retail outlets have announced that they will open the doors early for customers to walk in on the ... Read more...
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Anxiety leads teenagers to harm themselves
November 18th, 2011 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 18 (IANS) In what is being termed the "most comprehensive study" into the problem, a 16-year survey has found that teenagers who suffer from depression or anxiety deliberately ... Read more...
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Take Vitamin B to lower work stress
November 10th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 10 (IANS) Taking more Vitamin B, found in meat, beans and wholegrains, seems to significantly lower work-related stress.These were the findings of a three-month trial, conducted by Con ... Read more...
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Euro referendum needless, says Greek finance minister
November 4th, 2011 - 6:24 am ICT by IANS
Athens, Nov 4 (IANS) Greece is ready to send European partners a clear message that there is no need to hold a referendum on the European Union (EU) bailout package ... Read more...
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Link between heavy metal music, suicidal tendencies
October 25th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 25 (IANS) Youths repeatedly listening to heavy metal music might be suffering from suicidal tendencies, new research says.Youths at risk of depression are likely to seek respite in ... Read more...
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My wardrobe choices are practical: Michelle Obama
October 20th, 2011 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) US first lady Michelle Obama believes her fashion choices are "very practical"."I have to wear what I love. I have to feel good in it. My ... Read more...
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When SRK exchanged the hot seat with Big B
October 17th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has shot a special episode of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5", asked megastar Amitabh Bachchan to exchange the famous hot ... Read more...
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Sikkim quake: Sonia Gandhi, Gadkari expresses concern
September 19th, 2011 - 2:00 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari Sunday expressed concern on the earthquake that hit several parts of the ... Read more...
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Amazon planning an e-book rental service
September 13th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Sept 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Amazon is reportedly considering coming out with an e-book rental service. The report claims that the service will be offered in similar fashion to Netflix’s media renting ... Read more...
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Amy died of seizure during detox?
September 11th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) The late Amy Winehouse's father says the singer might have died after suffering a seizure during detox.Mitch Winehouse says Amy, who was found dead ... Read more...
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British PM thought wife was killed in 9/11 attack
September 11th, 2011 - 10:22 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose wife Samantha was on a business trip to New York Sep 11, 2001, faced moments of anxiety to finally ... Read more...
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Doc’s white coat can send dog’s pulses racing
September 7th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 7 (IANS) A doctor's white coat not only can send human pulse rate racing, but also has similar efffect on dogs.
Anxiety tied with being in a veterinary ... Read more...
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Anxiety affects friendships
September 4th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) While growing from childhood to adolescence, children rely on close ties with their peers but if they are withdrawn they miss out on the support that ... Read more...
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Abhirath, Jehan dazzle in final round of Rotax Karting
September 3rd, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Bangalore schoolboy Abhirath Shetty (Meco Racing) authored one of the better scripts of the day with a stunning win over favourite and championship leader Kush Maini ... Read more...
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Ben Flajnik is the new ‘Bachelor’
August 25th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ben Flajnik has been handed the title role of the next season of the show “Bachelor.” Flajnik was a contestant on the just ended Bachelorette show. ... Read more...
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Exercise can cut risk of cancer returning
August 8th, 2011 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) Regular exercise can cut by 40 percent the risk of cancer returning, say experts. Breast cancer patients who work out have more than a 40 percent ... Read more...
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Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC 5
July 31st, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will appear as special guests on the fifth season of the game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", ... Read more...
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Evans takes therapy help to cope with fame
July 29th, 2011 - 10:38 am ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Actor Chris Evans gets therapy treatment which helps him get over his anxieties as he struggles to cope with the pressures of fame."I struggle with anxiety ... Read more...
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Joanna Lumley joins save tiger campaign
July 28th, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) "Absolutely Fabulous" star Joanna Lumley is lending her support to a tiger charity to protect the species from extinction.Lumley, who is an avid animal rights campaigner, ... Read more...
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72 Chinese millionaires had premature deaths
July 24th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 24 (IANS) As many as 72 multi-millionaires in China have either died since 2003 of unnatural causes or have died young, a media report said Sunday. They all ... Read more...
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Brooke Mueller planning to go to extreme rehab Center in Mexico
July 19th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, July 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ex-wife of Charlie Sheen Brooke Mueller is reportedly preparing to enter into a rehab facility in Mexico. The 33-year-old is struggling with drug addiction and going ... Read more...
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Omega-3 eases anxiety among young
July 14th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 14 (IANS) Consuming more fish oil seems to significantly ease anxiety and inflammation among healthy young people.Inflammation is the way the body reacts to infection, irritation or other ... Read more...
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Positive outlook helps teens tackle anxiety
July 13th, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) Training teens to develop a positive outlook might help them tackle anxiety effectively as adults, according to a new research."For example, I might wave at someone ... Read more...
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Power outages affecting health in Pakistan
June 26th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) More and more people are suffering from psychological disorders in Rawalpindi due to chronic power outages, with electricity cut up to 16 hours a day.People ... Read more...
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73-year-old man jailed for sexually abusing boys
June 26th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 26 (IANS) A 73-year-old Australian doctor has been sent to jail for sexually abusing teenaged boys in the guise of collecting semen samples for tests.John Phillip Rolleston was ... Read more...
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