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Beijing :  Nearly 20,000 Chinese couples have been granted a permit to have a second child since the Chinese capital city relaxed its family planning policy Feb 21. According to statistics released Sunday by Beijing Municipal Commission of…
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London :  If you sleep for seven to eight hours, you are less likely to apply for sick leave at work, finds a fascinating study. The risk of extended absence from work due to sickness rose sharply among those who reported sleeping less…
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New York :  If you are planning a baby, better head to a neighbourhood with plenty of greenery. Mothers who live in green neighbourhoods are more likely to deliver at full term and their babies are born at higher weights compared to…
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United Nations :  About two thirds of children worldwide are physically abused by their caretakers on a regular basis, said a report published by the UNICEF. The report, "Hidden in plain sight: A statistical analysis of violence against…
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London : Adequate sleep could be a key indicator of sharpness as you age as researchers have found that sleep difficulties may be linked to faster rates of decline in brain volume. Sleep difficulties were linked with a more rapid decline…
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Kolkata :  Bollywood flick 'Prayabartan' female lead Mousumi Bhattacharya, her debut Hindi film, says as a Bengali she discovers instant emotional connect with any film themed on Durga Puja. Mousumi, also features in a significant role…
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London : What you eat and drink, and not just the number of calories, is a significant factor in diabetes risk, a study showed. Losing weight may be good but not enough to prevent Type 2 diabetes as researchers have shown that you do not…
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New York :  Men who are physically active are at lower risk of nocturia - waking up at night to urinate, says a study. Nocturia is the most common and bothersome lower urinary tract affliction in men. "Combined with other management…
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New York :  In what could lead to prevention of sudden cardiac arrest, a study led by an Indian-origin cardiologist has found that levels of sex hormones in the blood are linked to the heart rhythm disorder. Measuring the levels of sex…
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New York :  A low-carbohydrate diet is more effective for weight loss and reducing cardio-vascular risk factors than a low-fat diet, according to a new study. To compare the effects, researchers randomly assigned 148 men and women in the…
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