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Social life

Japan set a record for the number of long-livers

In the rapidly aging Japan now lives so many people, whose age has exceeded a hundred, how many here was not 41 years in a row.
14 September 2011, 18:12

23 children in India contract HIV through blood transfusion

At least 23 children were diagnosed with HIV after transfusions of blood donated to a public hospital in Gujarat, AFP reported. All affected children suffer from thalassemia, a genetic disease in which blood transfusion is often necessary.
13 September 2011, 19:41

The Council of Europe recommends prohibiting the sex of the unborn child during pregnancy

The Council of Europe may recommend that member countries impose restrictions on the provision of information on the future child's field in state maternity homes.
12 September 2011, 19:31

September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day is held on 10 September to strengthen commitment and encourage action to prevent this phenomenon around the world.
10 September 2011, 13:01

Supercomputer is able to predict large-scale social events in the world

The supercomputer is able to predict major events in the world arena based on the analysis of news reports. This is the conclusion of the study, authored by Kalev Letaru.
10 September 2011, 12:55

One third of Ukrainians prefer self-treatment

In case of illness Ukrainians try to be treated independently, do not turn to doctors. This is stated in the telephone survey of public opinion, which was held by the Gorshenin Institute from 5 to 7 September 2011.
09 September 2011, 19:21

In England, they will allow blood donation to gays who refused sex within a year

The British authorities will allow blood donation to gays who refrain from same-sex contacts during the year. As reported by the BBC, the new rules for donating blood will come into force on November 7, 2011 in England, Scotland and Wales.
08 September 2011, 21:30

Social activity promotes weight loss

Fatty tissue in our body is of two kinds - white fat and brown fat. The share of white adipose tissue accounts for the greater part; her cells can be compared to a drop of fat, covered with a thin layer of cytoplasm. Obesity and overweight are associated with the increase in the content of white adipose tissue.
08 September 2011, 20:32

National minorities in the US have the potential to become majority in the future

National minorities in the United States have a chance to become a majority in the foreseeable future. According to a new report by the Brookings Institute for the past ten years, the white population of the United States has increased by only one two-tenth percent.
06 September 2011, 22:16

38% of Europe's population suffer from mental disorders every year

The most common among these ailments are anxiety, insomnia, depression. The total damage from diseases of this group, applied to 30 European countries, is € 0.8 trillion.
05 September 2011, 20:17

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