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The study published in the journal Behaviour and Information Technology carried out one experimental and two questionnaire studies to know whether using social networks can trigger depressive tendencies. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Can Facebook be the cause of developing depressive symptoms?

Does Facebook lead to depression?

19 July 2019 9:23 AM IST

Researchers used data from positron emission tomography (PET) scans of healthy individuals and patients with mild cognitive impairment who were enrolled in the Alzheimers Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. (Photo: ANI)

Decoded: Why women are more to Alzheimer's than men

Here's why Alzheimer's is more prevalent in women than men?

19 July 2019 9:13 AM IST

The study was published in EClinicalMedicine. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Social media: Growing cause of suicidal tendency among young girls

Girls prone to injuring selves more affected by social media feedback, claims study.

19 July 2019 9:08 AM IST

Australia, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Brazil and New Zealand are involved in the new trial. (Photo: AFP)

Instagram to hide 'likes' from other users' profiles

The Facebook-owned social media giant's trial changes mean users will no longer be able to see the likes other people's...

18 July 2019 5:38 PM IST

The researchers have a National Institute on Aging grant to do an international study on nearly 100,000 people to try to validate and extend the results. (Photo: AP)

Did you know women's Alzheimer's risk differ from men's?

New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's.

17 July 2019 10:26 AM IST

being outdoors in nature is linked to a persons well-being. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Nature can reduce craving for alcohol, cigarettes and harmful foods

Seeing greenery reduces cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, harmful foods.

14 July 2019 12:26 PM IST

Inappropriate interpersonal responses appear to spread from parents to children, where they spawn peer difficulties. (Photo: ANI)

Derisive behaviour by parents can be cause of their bullying others

Kids mocked by parents at greater risk of bullying others.

11 July 2019 9:53 AM IST

Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter for learning new motor skills and in reward-related learning and this research shows that exercise significantly improves dopamine-related brain function. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise improves dopamine related brain functions

Exercise enhances brain function in overweight people.

11 July 2019 9:39 AM IST

According to the researchers, agricultural workers and people in these communities have long offered anecdotal reports of a rise in adolescent depression and suicidal tendencies. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exposure to high levels of pesticide linked to teen depression

Studies reveal that pesticide exposure linked to teen depression.

5 July 2019 11:28 AM IST

In the corporate world, where getting weekends off feels like a luxury, there are employees who only have to work 4 days a week and get the other three days to themselves. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Four day work week to entice workers who seek better work-life balance

Concept of four day work weeks makes its way into corporate culture.

3 July 2019 10:49 AM IST

Diabetes is associated with fewer self-care behaviours, suboptimal glycemic control and lower quality of life. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Diabetic students at higher risk of stress, depression

Diabetic college students at risk of depression says Study.

28 Aug 2019 10:42 AM IST

The results indicate that it is critical that physicians monitor mood symptoms in patients with acne. (Photo: ANI)

Those with acne at high risk of depression

Patients with acne have significant risk of developing depression.

27 Aug 2019 11:46 AM IST