Science & Health

Mother's touch critical for preemies

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that the benefits that premature infants gain from skin-to-skin contact with their mothers is measurable even 10 years after birth. In a new study, Dr. Ruth Feldman, a Professor at Bar-Ilan University, and her team studied the impact of different levels of physical contact on prematurely born infants. Specifically, the researchers compared standard incubator care to a novel intervention called " Kangaroo Care" (KC), which uses the mother's body heat to keep their babies warm.

Jan 8, 2014

Infant Feeding Style Matters: Study Links Spoon-Feeding to Childhood Obesity

Spoon-feeding can contribute widely to childhood obesity, researchers warn parents.

Jan 8, 2014

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First Ever Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Saudi Arabia

In a first, scientists have uncovered dinosaur fossils in Saudi Arabia.

Jan 8, 2014

Binge Drinking: Stimulating Brain Cells with Light Can Help Quit Alcohol

Researchers have found a technique that uses light to stimulate neurons, highly effective in preventing binge drinking.

Jan 8, 2014

Meditation as Effective as Medication in Treating Depression, Anxiety

Sparing some time for meditation can help fight anxiety and depression, researchers reveal.

Jan 7, 2014

Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil Can Help Ward off Diabetes

Following a Mediterranean diet can help fight diabetes, a new study says.

Jan 7, 2014

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Astronomers Discover First Earth-Mass Planet 200 Light Years Away

A team of international astronomers has discovered a new planet that has its mass similar to that of Earth.

Jan 7, 2014

Indigenous Nuclear Capable Prithvi II Missile Successfully Test Fired From Odisha

The indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile was successfully test-fired by India on Tuesday from a test range at Chandipur near Balasore, Odisha.

Jan 7, 2014

Eating Fibre Rich Diet may Help Treat Asthma: Study

Including more fibre rich foods into the diet can help protect against allergic asthma, a new study reveals.

Jan 6, 2014

E-Cigarettes can Make your Little One Sick: Children Falling Critically Ill after Ingesting E- Liquid

Electronic cigarettes can be life-threatening for small children, caution experts who noticed a recent surge in the number of children being rushed to the emergency room for accidentally ingesting the e-cigarette liquid.

Jan 6, 2014

Success of GSLV D-5 Boosts ISRO's Future Programs

The launch of cryogenic engine based rocket has once again proved India's capability of developing complex technologies.

Jan 6, 2014

ISRO's Indigenous Cryogenic Engine Launch Successful

The cryogenic stage-based Geo Synchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D-5, carrying a communication satellite, lifted off successfully from Sriharikota, the launch base of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at 4:18 pm on Sunday.

Jan 5, 2014

ISRO Gears up to Launch Indigenous GSLV [PHOTOS]

The countdown for the most awaited launch of Geo-Synchronous Launch Vehicle D-5 (GSLV) began on Saturday at 11:48 hrs at Sriharikota, the satellite launch base of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Jan 4, 2014

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First Asteroid Discovered in 2014 Hits Earth's Atmosphere; Burns Up Over Atlantic Ocean

The first asteroid discovered in 2014 entered the Earth's atmosphere on 2 January and burned up over the mid-Atlantic ocean.

Jan 4, 2014

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Snow Storm Causes Havoc in Northeastern US: At least 13 Die in Accidents; 3,467 flights Cancelled, Temperatures Plummet to -36C

People across the northeastern region of the United States dug out piles of snow of up to two feet in some places, while residents in the area are bracing for worsening conditions with temperatures expected to drop to a dangerous low.

Jan 4, 2014

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Science & Health

Mother's touch critical for preemies

Infant Feeding Style Matters: Study Links Spoon-Feeding to Childhood Obesity

First Ever Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Saudi Arabia

Binge Drinking: Stimulating Brain Cells with Light Can Help Quit Alcohol

Meditation as Effective as Medication in Treating Depression, Anxiety

Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil Can Help Ward off Diabetes

Astronomers Discover First Earth-Mass Planet 200 Light Years Away

Indigenous Nuclear Capable Prithvi II Missile Successfully Test Fired From Odisha

Eating Fibre Rich Diet may Help Treat Asthma: Study

E-Cigarettes can Make your Little One Sick: Children Falling Critically Ill after Ingesting E- Liquid

Success of GSLV D-5 Boosts ISRO's Future Programs

ISRO's Indigenous Cryogenic Engine Launch Successful

ISRO Gears up to Launch Indigenous GSLV [PHOTOS]

First Asteroid Discovered in 2014 Hits Earth's Atmosphere; Burns Up Over Atlantic Ocean

Snow Storm Causes Havoc in Northeastern US: At least 13 Die in Accidents; 3,467 flights Cancelled, Temperatures Plummet to -36C

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]