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Young carers face higher risks of depression, anxiety and lost futures - and most receive nosupport

Guwahati, Aug. 3 -- Aoife Bowman Grangel, University of Limerick In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It's work that's essential, often... Read More


What will it take for China to arrest its declining birthrate?

Guwahati, Aug. 3 -- Ming Gao, Lund University China's central government introduced a childcare subsidy on July 28 that will provide families with 3,000 yuan (around £312) a year for each child ... Read More


Why you can't judge health by weightalone

Guwahati, July 27 -- Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln How much does your weight really say about your health? Probably less than you think. You could eat your five-a-day, hit the gym regularly, ha... Read More


The anatomy of a lie-in: why you sleep more onholiday

Guwahati, July 26 -- Michelle Spear, University of Bristol There's something oddly luxurious about a lie-in. The sun filters through the curtains, the alarm clock is blissfully silent, and your body ... Read More


China's insertion into India-Pakistan waters dispute adds a further ripple in SouthAsia

Guwahati, July 20 -- Pintu Kumar Mahla, University of Arizona With the future of a crucial water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan up in the air, one outside party is looking on with keen int... Read More


Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle everytime?

Guwahati, July 20 -- Faisal Hai, University of Wollongong The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere - how else would we make our hot drinks? But is it okay to re-boil water that's alre... Read More


Don't let food poisoning crash your picnic - six tips to keep your spreadsafe

Guwahati, July 13 -- Edward Fox, Northumbria University, Newcastle Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Whether you're lounging on a beach towel, stretched out in a park, or unpacking a hamper in... Read More


The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysisreveals

Guwahati, July 13 -- Md Sarwar Hossain, University of Glasgow Bangladesh is known as the land of rivers and flooding, despite almost all of its water originating outside the territory. The fact that ... Read More


When do we first feelpain?

Guwahati, July 6 -- Laurenz Casser, University of Sheffield At some point between conception and early childhood, pain makes its debut. But when exactly that happens remains one of medicine's most ch... Read More


Underwater lake heatwaves are on the rise, threatening aquaticlife

Guwahati, July 6 -- Iestyn Woolway, Bangor University Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and other aquatic species.... Read More