A person's stress resistance, optimism, level of self-esteem and degree of willpower depend on the presence of a certain variant of the oxytocin receptor gene, claim scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (USA).
Researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Ramon Llull University (both in Spain) have found that children aged six to seven who sleep less than nine hours, go to bed late and do not stick to a routine fall behind in school.
At least 23 children have been diagnosed with HIV after receiving blood transfusions at a government hospital in Gujarat, AFP reported. All the affected children suffer from thalassemia, a genetic disorder that often requires blood transfusions.
The Council of Europe may recommend that member states introduce restrictions on the provision of information about the sex of the unborn child in state maternity hospitals.
A supercomputer can predict major events on the world stage based on the analysis of news reports. This is the conclusion of a study authored by Kalev Leetaru.
In case of illness, Ukrainians try to treat themselves, do not go to doctors. This is stated in a telephone survey of public opinion, which was conducted by the Gorshenin Institute from September 5 to 7, 2011.
The UK government will allow gay men who have abstained from same-sex contact for a year to donate blood. According to the BBC, the new rules for donating blood will come into force on November 7, 2011 in England, Scotland and Wales.
There are two types of adipose tissue in our body - white fat and brown fat. White adipose tissue accounts for the largest part; its cells can be compared to a drop of fat covered with a thin layer of cytoplasm. Obesity and excess weight are associated with an increase in the content of white adipose tissue.
