Saturday, April 11, 2026

Health

Study suggests why portraying humans as healthy machines can backfire

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Stanford University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores how human-as-machine representations affect consumers--specifically their eating behavior and health. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled...

Study reveals high blood pressure causes atrial fibrillation

A new study has found that high blood pressure is casually associated with the most common heart rhythm disorder. The findings of the study were published in the 'European Journal of Preventive Cardiology'. Study author Dr Georgios Georgiopoulos of King's College...

Envy Anushka Sharma’s flat belly post pregnancy? Try these 5 simple Yoga asanas

Less than a month since Anushka Sharma gave birth to her firstborn, Vamika, and the diva is already taking the Internet by storm with her transformation pictures featuring her back in shape. If the Bollywood star was working right till the last...

Study: Brain-related visual problems may affect 1 in 30 primary school children

A brain-related visual impairment, which until recently was thought to be rare, may affect one in every 30 children according to new research investigating the prevalence of Cerebral Visual Impairment . The University of Bristol-led findings published in Developmental Medicine...

People with high omega-3 index less likely to die from Covid-19: Study

People who have a higher omega-3 index have a lower probability of dying due to Covid-19, suggest the findings of new research. Researchers with the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and collaborators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and...

Study: Deep sleep prevents neurodegenerative disease, crucial for brain health

A new study lead by researchers from Northwestern University highlights the importance of getting a deep sleep for good brain health. The study published in the journal Science Advances shows that by examining fruit flies' brain activity and behaviour, the...

Fried food intake linked to heightened serious heart disease, stroke risk

While fried food is considered detrimental to health, a new study sheds light on its effects. The findings of a pooled analysis of the available research suggest that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and...

Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn’t affect children’s weight: Study

A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight. Reducing the rate of childhood obesity is a top public health priority in...

Treat your taste buds with these traditional foods on Lohri

Lohri, the harvest festival celebrated in January, marks the end of winter and the time to harvest rabi crops. A bonfire is lit, families whirl around it singing Punjabi folk songs and popping sesame seeds, popcorn, jaggery and rewaris. Like...

From fighting dandruff to aiding hair growth: 4 glorious things oranges can do your mane!

Orange is one of the most-loved and nutritious winter superfoods that offer health benefits like no other. But did you know the peel that you throw away after relishing oranges offers a million properties for good skin and hair? The...

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Robot welcomes voters with flowers at Puducherry booth

A robot carrying a plate of flower petals welcomed voters at a model polling booth set up at VOC...