Financial crisis may have caused 500,000 cancer deaths worldwide: study
PARIS: The global financial crisis may have caused an additional 500,000 cancer deaths from 2008-2010,… Read More
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Adults born very prematurely may have lower incomes: study
WASHINGTON: By early adulthood, adults who were born prematurely at low birth weights are less… Read More
9 years ago
ADHD may emerge in adulthood for some: studies
LONDON: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely considered a condition that affects children, but some… Read More
9 years ago
Can ‘magic’ mushrooms dampen depression?
PARIS: Hallucination-inducing "magic" mushrooms could help some people blunt the anxiety caused by chronic depression, according… Read More
9 years ago
Chinese pouring billions into US real estate: study
WASHINGTON: Chinese nationals became the largest foreign buyers of US homes last year as they… Read More
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Abortion rates plunge in rich nations, unvaried elsewhere: study
Abortion rates have dropped 40 percent in wealthy nations since 1990 but remain unchanged in… Read More
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Heavier is now ‘healthier’ than in 1970s: study
MIAMI: Being on the heavier side may not be as dangerous as it was in… Read More
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Unique Swedish study tests drugs to prevent child sex abuse
STOCKHOLM: "No one would choose this, it's obvious," said Anders who has unwanted sexual thoughts… Read More
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Malia Obama headed to Harvard
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia will attend Harvard University in the fall… Read More
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Music helps babies learn speech: study
MIAMI: Babies who engage in musical play may have an easier time picking up language… Read More
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Military sexual trauma tied to increased risk of homelessness: study
WASHINGTON: Veterans who experienced sexual trauma in the military are at increased risk for homelessness,… Read More
9 years ago
Male and female caffeine consumption ups miscarriage risk: study
WASHINGTON: Women have an increased risk of miscarriage if they or their partner consume more… Read More
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Over 11000 Pakistanis study in U.S. colleges, tells Consul General Heath
KARACHI: “There are currently over 11,000 Pakistani students studying in American colleges and universities,” said… Read More
10 years ago
Twin births almost double in rich countries: study
PARIS: Twin births have almost doubled in developed countries in four decades, said researchers Monday… Read More
10 years ago
Climate change boosted ‘once-a-century’ floods: study
PARIS: Man-made climate change significantly enhanced the risk of the severe winter storms that ravaged… Read More
10 years ago
Facebook friends are almost fake friends: study
LONDON: Most of your Facebook friends don't care about you and probably wouldn't even sympathise… Read More
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Facebook should have ‘acquaintance’ category: study
PARIS: People cannot have 1,000 real friends on Facebook. Nor 500. In fact, anything over… Read More
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Obama, Modi most liked on Facebook: study
NEW YORK: U.S. President Barack Obama is the most popular world leader on Facebook with… Read More
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Unhappiness may lead to bad choices, but it probably won’t kill you
LONDON: Even though poor health is a known cause of unhappiness, and bad lifestyle choices… Read More
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Elected leaders die younger, says study
PARIS: Politicians may achieve a lifelong dream of becoming a prime minister or president, but… Read More
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