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Brow raising, which makes the eyes look bigger - so- called puppy dog eyes - was the dogs most commonly used expression in this research. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs more expressive when someone is looking, says study

Scientists at University of Portsmouth in UK are first to find clear evidence dogs move their faces in direct response...

21 Oct 2017 10:22 AM IST

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Study finds link between childhood obesity, school performance

Excess early-life adiposity was associated with lower IQ, perceptual reasoning and working memory scores at school-age.

24 May 2018 5:58 PM IST

This 1885 photo shows a side view of a human brain. In relation to body size, our brains are huge, about six times larger than one would expect from other mammals. And this three-pound organ sucks up fully 20 percent of the bodys energy needs. (Oscar G. Mason/J.C. Dalton/Philadelphia, Lea Brothers & Co. via AP)

Brain responds more quickly to angry voices, says study

Attention is more focused on threatening voices to enable us to clearly recognise the location of the potential threat.

10 Dec 2018 11:36 AM IST

The retired psychiatric nurse found a pay and display bay and then spent half an hour walking back to the hospital. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking ability before heart surgery tied to brain function afterward

Results from heart surgery patients might not apply to other people because cardiac procedures often involve...

21 Jun 2018 6:08 PM IST

Researchers also found that genetic variants associated with lower empathy are also associated with higher risk for autism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smartphone app can detect autism symptoms in kids

Autism screening in young children is presently done in clinical settings, rather than the child's natural environment.

3 Jun 2018 4:10 PM IST