Brain zapping may control scary dreams
A new study has found that electric scalp stimulation can help control nightmares, especially for those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the researchers, stimulation can allow recognizing and controlling the dreams, which is a state of lucid dreaming. The scientists... read more »
Breastfeeding enhances kids’ immune system
Washington: A new study has revealed that breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut of the kids, which builds their immune system. According to the study by National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark and University of Copenhagen, the growth of beneficial... read more »
Laughter can boost memory!
A new study has revealed that humor and laughter can help in fighting against memory loss as they lessen the damage caused on the learning ability of a person by stress hormone cortisol. Laughter can boost memory! Researchers at Loma Linda University found that cortisol concentrations came down... read more »
Bangladesh receives WHO polio free certification
Bangladesh received the WHO (World Health Organization) Certificate as a Polio free country. The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Mumbai, India, Samina Naz received this certificate from the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan in a programme held in Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Mumbai... read more »
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