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Human body
Attention! The bra can be a source of serious health problems, experts warn
June 8th, 2013
Especially for women who have large breasts, a wrong bra can be at the origin of serious problems, the most diverse, including skin irritation, tendonitis, back pain, headaches and digestive disorders. In Britain, for example, [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Why Swedish mothers leave their babies to nap in sub-zero temperatures
March 20th, 2013
Would you leave your baby to sleep outside in the cold during the afternoon? For most parents in the Nordic countries, the answer is clear: Of course! A walk through Stockholm would allow visitors to see [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Olive oil, the best friend for us who want to lose weight or stay fit
March 18th, 2013
Compared with other natural oils and fats, olive oil can give us more quickly feeling that we had enough to eat. This, say experts, can assist those who want to lose weight or those who want [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Bebionic3: the most spectacular bionic prosthesis in the world (VIDEO)
March 12th, 2013
Nigel Ackland lost his arm in an industrial accident six years ago. Initially, Nigel received a passive prosthesis, but recently he has upgraded to a branded bionic prosthesis bebionic3. Although Nigel has been fitted with the [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Why alcohol makes us believe some are more attractive than others?
March 12th, 2013
“Beer goggles” phenomenon is used to explain how a few glasses of alcohol is sufficient to transform a person in Prince Charming, British researchers explained. According to Dr. Amanda Ellison, a researcher at the University of [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
New hybrid tooth implant. Scientists can grow teeth from mouse cells
March 11th, 2013
Researchers have succeeded in creating “hybrid tooth” combining human gum cells and stem cells from mouse teeth. Scientists hope that the teeth grown in mice will eliminate prosthetic denture and replacing them with new grown directly [&hellip…; Read More →
Genetics
The Scars of Human Evolution
March 10th, 2013
A spectacular evolution (biological and cultural) has brought us to this point, we do things that no other creature on Earth can not do. Man is, in many ways, a unique creature: the mere fact that [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Wireless brain-computer interface will allow us to move objects with the power of thought (VIDEO)
March 5th, 2013
Interface developed by the researchers at Brown University, USA, is the first device of its kind – an implantable, rechargeable and able to wirelessly transmit information. After 13 months of successful experiments performed on monkeys and [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Do we get tired if we think too much?
March 5th, 2013
Although the brain is approximately 1/50 of body weight, it consumes about a fifth of inspired oxygen. It is easy to assume that overuse of the brain makes us lethargic and tired, but that’s not quite [&hellip…; Read More →
Human body
Pain can trigger pleasure: A new study explains why some people like peppers or sadomasochism
March 4th, 2013
When something produces much less pain than expected, people feel relieved, which is why it may seem a pleasant sensation, suggests a new study. Norwegian researchers say their findings show how the same stimulus can be [&hellip…; Read More →