What you watch is what you do
March 8th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 08 (ANI): A new analysis of more than 25 years of research has shown that exposure via the media to activities such as street racing, binge drinking and unprotected sex ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Man claims Glaxo drug made him a ‘gay sex addict’
February 1st, 2011 - 9:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 51-year-old French man claims that he was turned into a “compulsive gay sex addict” after taking a Parkinson’s drug. Didier Jambart is subsequently on the ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Teens’ brains hardwired to take risks
June 4th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 4 (ANI): Adolescent brains are biologically wired to engage in risky behavior, according to a new study."Our results raise the hypothesis that these risky behaviors, such as experimenting with drugs ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Four Bad Habits Which Can Cut Your Life By 12 Years
April 27th, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Apr 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dubbed a "Killer Quartet", the top four bad habits which can shave over a decade off of a person's life has been released in Monday's Archives of Internal ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
R-rated films ‘propel’ underage kids to try booze
March 12th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): R-rated movies that glamorise violence and crime inspire children under 17 to try alcohol, a new study claims.A total of 6,255 children were surveyed, every 8 months for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Smoking, weight linked to skin ageing
December 22nd, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 22 (ANI): A new study conducted on twins has shown that smoking, weight and not using sunscreen is linked to sun damage and ageing of skin on the face.Kathryn ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Teens who think they’ll die young more likely to engage in risky behaviour
July 3rd, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 3 (ANI): One in seven adolescents think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behaviour, a new research has suggested.University of Minnesota ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Teens who think they’ll die young more likely to engage in unsafe behaviour
June 29th, 2009 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): One in seven adolescents believe think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behaviour, a new research has suggested.University of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Second-hand smoke, alcohol combo significantly ups liver disease risk
February 4th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): A combo of second-hand smoke exposure and alcohol significantly raises the risk of liver disease and is deadlier than the individual exposure risks, according to researchers at ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Video games can ruin relationships with friends, family
January 23rd, 2009 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): As the amount of time playing video games goes up, the quality of relationships with peers and parents slides, according to a new study.Brigham Young University undergrad ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Risky sexual activity reducing methods equally effective across all teens
November 26th, 2008 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 26 (ANI): Interventions aimed at reducing sexual activity is equally effective in teens indulging in risky health behaviours as it is in vigilant peers, says a new study.Usually, it ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
”Tanorexia”: College students” latest addiction!
September 3rd, 2008 - 9:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): More than 25 percent students of a large university are addicted to tanning, a new study has found.
All the students having symptoms of tanning dependence also ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Bullies more at risk of health problems than their victims
July 16th, 2008 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , July 16 (ANI): While bullying in schools is a common scenario, its not the victims but the bullies who are more at risk of facing a wide range of ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Parents stricter with older kids to set example for siblings
April 18th, 2008 - 1:42 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): When there are younger kids in the family, parents are more likely to punish older kids risky behavior in a bid to set a strict example, says ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Researchers show how extra-curricular activities help prevent juvenile delinquency
March 23rd, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 23 (ANI): A new study on juvenile delinquency has found that participation in extra-curricular activities can definitely minimize the risky behaviors in young men and women.However, the study also ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
When it comes to food habits, men prefer meat while women opt for veggies
March 20th, 2008 - 1:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Men and women have different eating habits, with men favoring meat and poultry, and women fruits and vegetables, says a new study.The findings are based on a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Obese people more prone to fatal accidents due to lesser seatbelt use
January 3rd, 2008 - 4:39 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Jan 3 (ANI): Obesity not only increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular problems, but also elevates the risk of a car accident, for a study has revealed that heavy ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |