The use of contraceptives saves the lives of more than a quarter of a million women each year, protecting them from either death in childbirth or unsafe abortions.
In May 2012, unemployment in the European Union reached a record high. According to Eurostat, the unemployment rate in the 17 EU countries is 11.1%, compared with 10% the year before.
A loving mother of four died of cardiac arrest several years after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. The breast implants had awakened dormant tuberculosis bacteria in her body.
Reducing the total amount of time a person spends sitting to less than three hours a day could extend their life by two years, according to British scientists whose findings were published in the British Medical Journal.
We all know the stereotypes. Here is an unusually slender, gentle, effeminate boy who shows an interest in dolls, make-up, princesses and dresses, and has a strong aversion to rough play with boys.
To survive the hot summer days in a stuffy city with minimal health damage, you need to follow a few simple recommendations. And remember that in an effort not to overheat, it is important not to get too cold.
An intriguing new study shows that men are happier and less stressed if they do housework. The authors looked at how dividing household chores between family members affects their well-being.
Flip-flops, as it turns out, can indeed become one of the causes of pain and injury if worn for a long time: when walking on concrete surfaces, asphalt, and also during sports.
