Risk-glorifying video games linked to teen-age accidents
September 13th, 2012 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Playing risk-glorifying video games like Grand Theft Auto is likely to prompt teenagers to become more reckless in driving and becoming involved in accidents and other ... Read more...
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Obama, Romney locked in close race: polls
August 25th, 2012 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney remain locked closely in the race for the White House, according to two new polls released ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Time with parents key to teens’ well-being
August 21st, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The key to the future well-being of teens lies in spending time with parents, instead of growing distant and independent.Researchers from Pennsylvania State University studied whether ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Users surprisingly candid in text messaging
May 17th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 17 (IANS) Surprisingly, text messaging seems to evoke more truthful responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study.
"The preliminary results of our study suggest that people ... Read more...
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3 proven strategies to land your first job decoded
May 2nd, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Finding the first job could be a real uphill task, but now a new survey conducted among college students has revealed the strategies that can help you stand ... Read more...
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More Americans want a new president than Obama to be re-elected: Fox News poll
April 8th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr.8 (ANI): A Fox News poll has revealed that forty eight percent of American voters think the country would be better off with a new president. Only 44 percent think ... Read more...
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One in four Americans doubt Obama was born in US: Fox News poll
April 8th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr.8 (ANI): Nearly one in four Americans believe that President Barack Obama was not born in the US.Only "natural born citizens" are eligible to be president under the US Constitution.A ... Read more...
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Gaddafi keener to stay in power than Obama to oust him says Fox News Poll
April 7th, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr.7 (ANI): Nearly one in six Americans think Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is determined to stay in power.According to a Fox News poll, 57 percent of voters think Gaddafi is ... Read more...
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Over 6 in 10 Americans don’t want military sent to Libya: Poll
March 18th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 18 (ANI): Regardless of the belief that the United States should always promote democracy, over 6 in 10 Americans don't want the country's military to be sent to Libya, according ... Read more...
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Nearly 5 in 10 Americans think nuke power is safe energy source
March 18th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar. 18 (ANI): Nearly five in ten Americans think nuclear power is a safe source of energy, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday.Though, most of the respondents expressed ... Read more...
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It’s a big, big massacre, says Libyan
February 20th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo/Tripoli, Feb 20 (IANS) "It's a big, big massacre", said a Libyan businessman who resides in the city of Benghazi as he recalled the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters by security forces ... Read more...
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Divorced women do care for ex-spouses in illness
February 11th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Divorced women do care for their former spouses, offering support, assistance with daily tasks and management of health needs, says a new study. "Some women reported caregiving as ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Fox News Poll: Voters give mixed reviews for Obama’s economy recovery efforts
February 11th, 2011 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb.11 (ANI): A Fox News poll released Thursday shows that while about half of the American voters think the "worst is over" (48 percent), the same number -- 48 percent -- ... Read more...
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Injuries and illnesses ‘increase levels of elderly disability’
November 3rd, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): A new study has found that the illnesses and injuries that can restrict the activity of older adults or land them in the hospital are linked to worsening ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Victimized kids exposed to disasters ‘face mental health issues’
August 27th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): A new research has found that children who had experienced maltreatment, domestic abuse or peer violence on top of exposure to disaster had more anxiety, depression, and aggression ... Read more...
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Fond childhood memories of dads make sons more stable
August 13th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Fond childhood memories of their fathers help sons cope better with daily stress and become more emotionally stable.
"Most studies on parenting focus on the relationship with the mother. ... Read more...
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Do cleansing products cause breast cancer?
July 20th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 20 (IANS) Women who report greater use of cleansing products may be at higher risk of breast cancer than those who use them sparingly.
Researchers found that women who reported ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Regular bedtime makes children smarter
June 7th, 2010 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 7 (ANI): Children in households with bedtime rules turn out to be more intelligent, according to new study.The study, conducted by scientists at SRI International, an independent, non-profit research institute ... Read more...
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Spaniards prefer red hot, passionate love, says study
February 16th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Spaniards of all ages believe in and act out of an irresistible passion, which involves great intimacy and strong physicality, described as 'Eros' love.Eighty percent of those ... Read more...
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Five myths about domestic abuse of men debunked
May 19th, 2008 - 2:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Domestic violence is not just limited to women, it can happen to men as well, according to Group Health research.Lead author Robert J. Reid, MD, PhD, an ... Read more...
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‘A third of men are victims of domestic violence’
May 19th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Almost a third of men have been victims of domestic violence, though their trauma is often hidden and understudied - just as in the case of women 10 ... Read more...
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Most women mistake heart attack for fatigue: study
May 3rd, 2008 - 2:26 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Most women confuse the symptoms of a heart attack with fatigue, indigestion, stress or over exertion and are, therefore, unable to get timely help, according to a new ... Read more...
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Study links pesticides to Parkinson’s
March 28th, 2008 - 10:53 am ICT by admin
New York, March 28 (IANS) Researchers have established a link between Parkinson's disease and exposure to pesticides by comparing afflicted patients with their healthy relatives. Parkinson's is a neurological disorder affecting millions ... Read more...
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Students carrying cell phones likely to take more with their safety
March 4th, 2008 - 4:01 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): A new study has shown that college students, predominantly women, who carry cell phones are likely to take more risks with their safety.The survey involving 305 students ... Read more...
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