Social life

A 50-hour work week increases the risk of alcoholism 3-fold

Scientists from the University of Otago (New Zealand) claim that a work week lasting more than 50 hours triples the risk of developing alcohol problems.
Published: 08 August 2011, 20:10

Court in Israel allows relatives to freeze dead girl's eggs

The Family Court of the Israeli city of Kfar Sava has allowed the relatives of a deceased girl to collect and cryopreserve the deceased's eggs, Haaretz writes. According to the publication, this is the first court decision of its kind in Israel.
Published: 08 August 2011, 20:03

Illnesses in childhood may hinder future career advancement, scientists claim

Childhood illnesses are closely linked to a person’s health in adulthood and even with their career development, according to scientists from University College London (UK), led by Professor Mika Kivimaki.
Published: 07 August 2011, 11:50

Psychologists have provided scientific proof of the benefits of same-sex marriage

The American Psychological Association has called on officials to immediately stop enforcing laws that infringe on the rights of sexual minorities. In particular, American psychologists are not happy with the situation that has developed around same-sex marriages.
Published: 07 August 2011, 11:00

In 2011, the world's population will cross the seven billion mark

The Earth's population will exceed seven billion people already in 2011...
Published: 01 August 2011, 22:03

People in poor countries are happier than those in rich countries

People in rich countries are less happy and more depressed than those in poor countries...
Published: 28 July 2011, 22:22

In southern Africa, HIV-positive people are forced to eat dung before taking medication

Doctors believe that AIDS drugs are ineffective if taken on an empty stomach, and patients who cannot afford normal food stuff their stomachs...
Published: 28 July 2011, 22:13

Researchers: Humans don't have time to eat properly

The pressure at work and at home is so high that people spend only 39 minutes a day eating...
Published: 25 July 2011, 16:34

37% of spouses check their partner's cell phones

More than 33% of people admitted that they checked their loved ones' email and phone at least once without telling them...
Published: 22 July 2011, 18:56

American scientists have derived a new formula for an ideal marriage

Experts have come to the conclusion that the gold standard of a happy family life is the similarity of partners in character traits, as well as common interests...
Published: 19 July 2011, 17:28