Ecology

Thailand turns out to be the most dangerous tourist destination

In Thailand, malaria parasites that are resistant to artemisinin, an antimalarial drug, are spreading very quickly, according to epidemiologists.

13 April 2012, 12:57

FDA calls for limiting antibiotic use in livestock production

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called on pharmaceutical companies to help limit the use of antibiotics in livestock.

12 April 2012, 09:52

The least number of children are born in the eastern regions of Ukraine

The main factor in the reduction in the number of births in Ukraine was a noticeable decrease in the indicators of women's reproductive activity, the Ministry of Health is convinced.

04 April 2012, 19:15

Air pollution affects children's psychological well-being

Scientists have found that pregnant women's exposure to combustion products in urban air disrupts the behavior of their unborn child

26 March 2012, 18:21

The first period of seasonal allergies has already begun - spring allergies

The first period of seasonal allergies has already begun - spring allergies... But, since the concentration of plant pollen grains has not reached the threshold level, an outbreak of clinical manifestations of hay fever (an allergic reaction to plant pollen) is not yet observed.

20 March 2012, 19:54

Trans-isomeric fatty acids increase irritability and aggression

Scientists from the USA have demonstrated that food containing large amounts of trans fatty acids increases irritability and aggression.

15 March 2012, 09:24

Intellectual performance in multiple sclerosis depends on air temperature

American scientists from the Kessler Foundation have discovered a decrease in intellectual activity in people with multiple sclerosis during warming.

14 March 2012, 19:13

The Earth has been hit by the strongest magnetic storm in five years

Weather-sensitive people are advised to stay at home. Although the storm will hit hard at night, the magnetic situation will remain unfavorable throughout the following day.

08 March 2012, 23:32

Winter is a dangerous time for cardiac patients

People with heart disease cannot compensate for their body's increased need for oxygen when they breathe cold air.

29 February 2012, 18:45

Scientists have developed a way to neutralize French fries and other fried foods

Norwegian scientists have developed a way to render French fries and other fried foods harmless, foreign media report.

22 February 2012, 13:44

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