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Pesticides affect 3 generations
Medicine - Health

Pesticides affect 3 generations

More than a decade ago people stopped using Methoxychlor pesticides in agriculture because of its toxicity.

December 15, 2018
5 'deadly' emotions that we should avoid
Medicine - Health

5 'deadly' emotions that we should avoid

Although emotions are a form of strength and an integral part of life, they can have a significant impact on health - especially negative emotions.

December 15, 2018
Top 10 iron-rich foods
Medicine - Health

Top 10 iron-rich foods

Iron deficiency has a big impact on your health. And women are the most vulnerable group to iron deficiency.

December 15, 2018
The risk of heart attack in astronauts
Medicine - Health

The risk of heart attack in astronauts

For the first time, long-term exposure under the influence of micro-gravity on Earth's orbit is proven to make astronauts more likely to have a heart attack.

December 15, 2018
Consequences of terrorist reading
Medicine - Health

Consequences of terrorist reading

People who follow daily news about the Boston marathon bombings are more psychologically affected than those who are actually at the scene.

December 14, 2018
Listen to more music to be smarter
Medicine - Health

Listen to more music to be smarter

A recently published study of the Neuroscience Association has shown the important role of music in intellectual development.

December 14, 2018
The prospect of extending human life by 16 years
Medicine - Health

The prospect of extending human life by 16 years

By acting on a gene, scientists can increase the average mouse life to an additional 20%. If this method is applied, the average life expectancy of humans can increase b…

December 14, 2018