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Artificial Intelligence can detect depression in child’s speech

he algorithm was able to identify children with a diagnosis of an internalising disorder with 80 per cent accuracy, and in most cases that compared really well to the accuracy of the parent checklist, researchers said. Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech […]

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Eating walnuts may help fight breast cancer: Study

The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that consumption of two ounces of walnuts a day for about two weeks significantly changed gene expression in confirmed breast cancers. Consumption of walnuts may help suppress growth and survival of breast cancer, a study claims. The study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, found that […]

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Novel app to improve lives of people with OCD: Study

The new intervention, which can be delivered through a smartphone app, involves patients watching videos of themselves washing their hands or touching fake contaminated surfaces. Excessive washing can be harmful as sometimes OCD patients use spirits, surface cleansers or even bleach to clean their hands. (Source: File Photo) Researchers have developed a novel “brain training” […]

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Study shows age boys reach puberty linked to mothers

Women who reported to have hit menstruation sooner than their peers had sons who exhibited early signs of puberty. The report also suggests that their daughters too apparently develop breats six months earlier than their contemporaries. In order to arrive at the result, the study examined data of almost 16,000 Danish mothers and children. (Source: […]

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Diabetes may increase cancer risk: Study

People with diabetes already diagnosed with cancer also fare worse, with a 25 percent and 29 percent higher chance of dying following a breast and prostate cancer diagnosis respectively than their peers without diabetes. Diabetes can increase the risk of developing a number of cancers and may reduce the chances of survival in cancer patients, […]

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Blood test can detect drowsiness

Scientists have developed a blood test that can detect if a person is sleep deprived, an advance that may help prevent car crashes that result from drowsy driving. It will also help to deal with the risks insufficient sleep causes to our physical and mental health. Scientists have developed a blood test that can detect […]

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Regular bedtime may boost your heart, metabolic health: study

People with irregularity in sleeping pattern were also more likely to report depression and stress than regular sleepers, suggests the study, published in the journal Scientific Report. Ever thought why a good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health? A new study has found that regular bedtime and wake time may help you revive […]