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Do You Have Breathing Trouble? You May Have...

Do You Have Breathing Trouble? You May Have...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

14% of Indians over 45 may already have obstructive lung disease.

Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A new analysis has shown that hate speech on the social media platform 'X' spiked by almost 50 percent in the months following Elon Musk's purchase, compared to the months prior. Researchers found that the number of bot and bot-like accounts did not decline during Musk's tenure as CEO, until June 2023. The study, published in PLOS One, also revealed a heightened engagement with hate-related content, with about a 70 percent increase in the average number of 'likes' on such posts.

Study finds no link between India's Covid vaccines and heart attack

Study finds no link between India's Covid vaccines and heart attack

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India -- Covishield and Covaxin -- and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which emphasises the protective effect of the jabs.

Sunscreen vs SPF moisturiser: What's best for summer?

Sunscreen vs SPF moisturiser: What's best for summer?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A new study has found that application of sun protection factor (SPF) moisturisers cover less part of the face than sunscreen application.

Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Researchers found that people who are more avid news consumers -- whether liberal or conservative -- showed both increased anger and reduced warmth towards Muslims.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

How smartphones are damaging your health

How smartphones are damaging your health

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Musculoskeletal disorders were more common among students with higher smartphone use.

Goal-oriented employees more productive

Goal-oriented employees more productive

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Researchers from Aarhus University's transdisciplinary Interacting Minds Centre in Denmark provide insight into how to improve productivity when members of a group share a clearly identifiable goal.

Not about looks: Here's what makes men more attractive to women

Not about looks: Here's what makes men more attractive to women

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

It's simple really.