Social life

Fast food consumption reduces sperm production in men

A new study by scientists has shown that men who have a passion for fast food have reduced sperm production. Conversely, high consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and vegetable oils, leads to increased sperm concentration.
Published: 14 March 2012, 19:30

Daily consumption of sweetened beverages increases risk of heart disease by 20%

Soft drinks with added sugar can be dangerous to health, scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health (USA) warn the world.
Published: 13 March 2012, 23:13

Male sexual activity depends on the "female" X chromosome

Sexual behavior in men does not necessarily depend on hormones: it is possible that some parts of the “female” X chromosome directly determine the sexual activity of men
Published: 12 March 2012, 20:04

A sense of humor came from male aggressiveness

Psychologists believe that the sense of humor comes from male aggressiveness, which, in turn, develops in men thanks to testosterone.
Published: 06 March 2012, 12:53

Smoking in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of atopic dermatitis in the baby

Scientists say maternal smoking in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of atopic dermatitis in the child
Published: 05 March 2012, 13:20

Ukrainian women are rapidly aging

Ukrainian women are rapidly aging. This opinion was expressed by the Ukrainian publication Weekly together with the UN Population Fund in Ukraine.
Published: 05 March 2012, 13:12

The pointing gesture has an unquestionable authority for a young child

For young children, gestures are the most important way of communicating with other people, so the child is ready to believe other people's gestures, even if his own experience tells him that he is being deceived.
Published: 01 March 2012, 20:02

UK medical schools see a surge in prostitution among students

Expensive tuition fees at British medical schools have sparked a surge in prostitution among students.
Published: 29 February 2012, 19:30

Taking sleeping pills increases risk of premature death by 3 times

Even occasional use of common sleeping pills increases the risk of premature death by three and a half times, and regular use of high doses increases the risk of developing malignant neoplasms.
Published: 28 February 2012, 18:43

The honesty of a person's actions depends on social status

High social status and environmental merits encourage a person to behave dishonestly, deceive others and break the law.
Published: 28 February 2012, 18:21