Social life

One in 12 teens intentionally self-harms

Self-harm is a global public health problem, particularly prevalent among girls and women aged 15 to 24...
Published: 17 November 2011, 15:48

Britain intends to ban smoking in cars

The British Medical Association is calling for a total ban on smoking in private cars...
Published: 17 November 2011, 10:49

A person's sensitivity and compassion are determined by genes

A person can recognize a stranger's genetic predisposition to qualities such as kindness, compassion and trustworthiness in just 20 seconds
Published: 16 November 2011, 13:39

People with heart implants feel fear during sex

Having sex and having a healthy heart is every man's dream in his mature years.
Published: 15 November 2011, 16:08

Will giving up alcohol prevent breast cancer?

American scientists have suggested that alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing breast cancer in women with a family history of the disease.
Published: 15 November 2011, 10:58

Sugary drinks increase the risk of diabetes in women, even those of normal weight

Women who drink two or more sugary drinks a day, even if they are of normal weight, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Published: 14 November 2011, 22:04

Violence as a factor in the development of heart disease, myocardial infarction and stroke

Girls who have been physically and/or sexually abused have an increased risk of developing heart disease, heart attack and stroke in adulthood, scientists say...
Published: 14 November 2011, 15:42

The psychological state of the mother affects the development of the fetus

Children born to mothers who were depressed during pregnancy are prone to delayed neuropsychiatric development...
Published: 13 November 2011, 12:54

Deliberate drug spiking is a problem that is gaining momentum

In 3/4 cases, victims of intentional poisoning were people over 21 years old. Despite the fact that the victims of such crimes are mainly women, almost 4 out of 10 are men.
Published: 11 November 2011, 23:44

Only 48% of people trying to quit smoking get medical advice

Although 68.8% of American adults want to quit smoking, very few succeed, a new report says.
Published: 11 November 2011, 19:33