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The ranking of the most comfortable countries for childbirth has been compiled

The most favorable conditions for childbirth are created in Norway (first place). Second place is taken by Australia and Iceland. Then come Sweden, Denmark and Finland. The USA took only 31 place.
Published: 07 November 2011, 19:48

Nicotine activates the gene that is responsible for cocaine cravings

The idea that smoking could lead to more serious drug use in the future was first suggested back in 1975.
Published: 04 November 2011, 18:55

Ukraine loses more than 700 thousand Ukrainians every year

The mortality rate in Ukraine is 15.2, and in the member countries of the European Union 6.7 per 1000 population.
Published: 04 November 2011, 18:54

Happy people don't just enjoy life, they also live longer

People in a good mood are 35% less likely to die in the next five years compared to sad individuals in the same life situation.
Published: 01 November 2011, 21:05

Carcinogens have been found in baby shampoos from Johnson & Johnson

Dioxane and quaternium-15 were found in Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Johnson's Baby Wheatgrass Shampoo, and Johnson's Baby Wet Care Bath Foam.
Published: 01 November 2011, 20:49

Today's seniors are more likely to have sex and get divorced

By the end of the 21st century, life expectancy in Europe is expected to reach 100 years. Meanwhile, the concept of old age is gradually changing.
Published: 01 November 2011, 20:32

Women who drink alcohol have a greater chance of surviving a myocardial infarction

In the group of the heaviest drinkers, 18% of women died during the observation period, in the group of moderate drinkers – 25%, and among non-drinkers this figure reached 44%.
Published: 31 October 2011, 20:55

Disabled children have started suing for being allowed to be born

Israeli citizens with birth defects are increasingly suing medical authorities for allowing them to be born. There are currently around 600 such cases.
Published: 27 October 2011, 13:00

Frequent walks outdoors reduce the risk of myopia in children

As a result of the study, British scientists came to the conclusion that frequent walks in the open air for children reduces the risk of developing myopia.
Published: 25 October 2011, 17:58

The link between brain cancer and cell phones has not been proven

The largest study to date looking at a possible link between mobile phone use and cancer has found no correlation.
Published: 25 October 2011, 17:11