A new study in SLEEP indicates that people who have slept for fewer than seven of the past 24 hours have higher odds of being involved in and responsible for car crashes. The risk is greatest for drivers who have slept fewer than four hours. Experts recommend that adults should ... Read More »
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Gunshot victims require much more blood and are more likely to die than other trauma patients
In a new analysis of data submitted to Maryland’s state trauma registry from 2005 to 2017, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that gunshot victims are approximately five times more likely to require blood transfusions, they require 10 times more blood units and are 14 times more likely to die than ... Read More »
Children with asthma are less likely to finish school and to work in non-manual occupations
People who suffer with persistent asthma from a young age are more likely to leave school at 16 years old and those who make it to university are more likely to drop out early, according to new research presented today (Sunday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. The research ... Read More »
Students, not cybercriminals, likely behind cyber-attacks on UK universities and colleges
While cyberattacks against large businesses are often carried out by cybercriminals, new research from the government-funded agency Jisc has discovered that staff or students could be responsible for cyber-attacks against colleges and universities. The agency examined the timing of 850 attacks that took place during the 2017-2018 academic year and ... Read More »
Poorest Americans most likely to have used prescription opioids
Among older Americans, the poorest are the most likely to have used prescription opioids, according to a University at Buffalo study providing new insights into unexplored contours of the opioid crisis. The study also raises important questions about access to pain management options for the disadvantaged in the current climate ... Read More »
Heat-related deaths likely to increase significantly as global temperatures rise, warn researchers
The world needs to keep global temperatures in check by meeting the goals set out in the Paris Agreement, or more people could die because of extreme temperatures, say authors of a new study in the letters section of Springer’s journal Climatic Change. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 under ... Read More »
Depressed children 6 times more likely to have skill deficits, MU study finds
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that as many as 2 to 3 percent of children ages 6-12 might have major depressive disorder. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that children who show mild to severe symptoms of depression in second and third grades are ... Read More »
Celebrity culture likely contributed to destigmatizing out-of-wedlock childbirth
In 1992, former Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the sitcom character Murphy Brown’s decision to have a child out of wedlock. His comments soon expanded to include “the cultural elite in Hollywood,” who were accused of undermining traditional family values. Quayle’s comments ignited discussions that dominated the day’s news cycle ... Read More »
Petrol, Diesel price likely to come down : Amit Shah
There could soon be relief from rising petrol and diesel prices. BJP chief Amit Shah said that the govt is taking serious note of the issue with Petroleum Minister Dharmendra set to discuss the matter with heads of oil companies soon. He said the govt was working on a formula ... Read More »
Trump – Kim Jong-Un likely to meet in Singapore for historic talks in June
Trump said at the weekend that the two sides had settled on a date and location for the summit — the first between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader — without providing details. He however added that an announcement in this regard will be made soon. North ... Read More »
Kathua case transfer to CBI: Supreme Court likely to decide today
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India had stayed the trial in the case till today. The court will hear the plea of the victim’s father for shifting the trial to Chandigarh and the plea of the accused seeking handing over the probe to CBI. The victim’s father had ... Read More »
Heat wave likely in Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra over next two days: IMD
Dust storm along with thunderstorm is also likely over west Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, it said. “Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Pudducherry and Kerala. “Heavy rains are likely at isolated places over ... Read More »
Jharkhand Board Classes 10, 12 results 2018 likely to be declared in June 1st week, check jac.jharkhand.gov.in
RANCHI: The results of Class 10 (matriculation) and Class 12 (intermediate) examinations conducted by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is expected to be announced by the first week of June, 2018. After the results are declared, the candidates will be able to check them by visiting the official website of JAC ... Read More »
