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Early birth linked to greater risk of hospital visits during childhood
Existing evidence suggests that the risk of illness associated with preterm birth declines as children grow up, but it remains unclear at what age this begins to happen and how these changes vary by week of gestational age at birth.
Stress in pregnancy may influence baby's brain development
The study, published in the journal eLife, suggests that stress levels in mothers - measured by a hormone linked to anxiety and other health problems - is related to changes in areas of the infant brain associated with emotional development.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites for cheaper Internet
This was SpaceX's 16th Starlink mission and the company has to date launched nearly 1,000 small satellites for its constellation.
Gut hormone that regulates fat found abnormal in obesity
The researchers from University of Illinois (UI) found that the gut hormone FGF15 in mice and its human counterpart FGF19 turn off fat-producing genes in the liver.
Birth control pills may reduce severe asthma risk: Study
The findings showed that previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives was associated with a lower, albeit relatively small, risk of severe asthma bouts compared with no use at all.
Drinking cocoa can make you smarter: Study
"We used cocoa in our experiment, but flavanols are extremely common in a wide range of fruit and vegetables," said study lead author Catarina Rendeiro from the University of Birmingham in the UK.
India's remote sensing satellites, assets to be transferred to PSU
The DOS recently came out with its Draft Space Based Remote Sensing Policy of India-2020 and has called for comments and suggestions by Dec 11, 2020.
Earth observation satellite policy must have 'shutter control', time-bound permits: Experts
As per the draft policies, Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Centre (INSPACe) will be the nodal registering and permitting agency for the private sector.
Green Mediterranean diet better for heart health: Study
The green Med diet group achieved larger falls in 'bad' low-density cholesterol, a reduction of nearly four per cent.
People with eye disease, diabetes at 5-fold risk of severe Covid-19: Study
The study, published in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, identified for the first time the risk associated with diabetic retinopathy and Covid-19.
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