Social life

84% of Ukrainians support the ban on smoking in public places

84% of Ukrainians support the adoption of a law that will ban smoking inside most public spaces, including all workplaces, residential buildings, and offices.

Published: 09 February 2012, 16:45

Scientists have scientifically substantiated the benefits of exercise for muscle strengthening

Researchers from the University of Illinois have provided scientific evidence for the benefits of exercise for strengthening muscles. They have discovered the role stem cells play in building muscle mass.

Published: 08 February 2012, 19:57

40% of women diagnosed with infertility successfully become pregnant within the next two years

Almost half of women who fail to conceive within a year later become pregnant without any treatment, GMA News reports, based on materials from the journal Fertility and Sterility.

Published: 05 February 2012, 20:43

Drug cravings have different roots in men and women

The biological mechanisms underlying drug addiction differ in women and men, scientists believe...

Published: 02 February 2012, 18:31

Excess testosterone causes aggressive and antisocial behavior

When faced with a problem, we can solve it ourselves, or we can consult with someone or ask for help. Both paths have their pros and cons: the collective mind is more powerful than the efforts of an individual, but at the same time, a collective error is extremely difficult to notice and resist

Published: 01 February 2012, 20:38

Researchers have proven a strong mother-daughter bond through cell phone conversations

Recent research has shown that the frequency of contact between individuals is a reliable indicator of the emotional connection between them.

Published: 01 February 2012, 19:58

Fried fish increases the risk of prostate cancer

Eating salmon and other red fish may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, while eating flounder and other lean fish increases the likelihood of developing this cancer.

Published: 26 January 2012, 18:30

Collective influences on women's intellectual abilities

As scientists have found out, for some people, discussing problems in a group has a negative impact on their intellectual abilities. Women are especially susceptible to this.

Published: 23 January 2012, 17:02

Sleeping right after sex indicates true love

American scientists have concluded that sleep immediately after sex indicates true love between partners

Published: 23 January 2012, 16:52

Psychologists: Sexual orientation can be determined by facial features

Psychologists from Albright College (USA) decided to find out whether it is possible to determine a person’s sexual orientation based on their appearance.

Published: 23 January 2012, 16:37