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Social life

Moving to a different neighborhood can make you happier

A low-income person can become mentally and physically healthier if they move to a better neighborhood, according to research from the University of Chicago.
Published: 25 September 2012, 15:00

HIV transmission through heterosexual sex: new findings

During heterosexual contact, HIV strains resemble the original.
Published: 25 September 2012, 09:00

Nightmares and restless sleep behavior have more in common than previously thought

Scientists at Loyola University Medical Center say sleep disorders that trigger physical reactions in people - screaming, falling out of bed, unconscious arm and leg movements - may have more in common than previously thought.
Published: 24 September 2012, 22:00

A diet rich in antioxidants will protect against myocardial infarction

Women who consume plenty of antioxidant-rich foods have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Published: 24 September 2012, 21:00

Does low-dose alcohol increase cancer risk?

A harmless amount of alcohol can cause cancer of the oral cavity, esophagus and breast cancer in women. However, experts have not found any threat of developing cancer of the rectum, larynx and liver from small doses of alcohol.
Published: 24 September 2012, 09:05

Tattoo ink can cause a serious illness

Researchers believe that tattoos may be dangerous to health, since there is still no law that standardizes the composition of the ink used to apply them.

Published: 23 September 2012, 10:23

Taking choline during pregnancy will protect the baby and mom from stress

Scientists from Cornell University have found that choline consumption by pregnant women protects the child from developing hypertension and diabetes.
Published: 22 September 2012, 11:30

A trick that can improve performance in sports has been named

Squeezing your hand into a fist can improve your athletic performance. This is the conclusion reached by scientists from Germany.
Published: 21 September 2012, 10:06

One in four mothers give their child a taste of alcohol

Teenage alcoholism is a much more serious problem than an adult's addiction to alcohol. Drinking alcohol at an early age is the main risk factor for developing alcohol addiction in adolescence.
Published: 21 September 2012, 09:05

Analgesics can make headaches worse

Painkillers only make headaches worse, say doctors

Published: 20 September 2012, 21:51