Second swine flu case confirmed in Russia
A second person, recently arrived in Russia from the Dominican Republic, has been diagnosed with swine flu, the country`s chief doctor said on Monday.
Russians to be deliberately infected with swine flu
The Flu Research Institute in St. Petersburg began to recruit volunteers to be artificially infected with the swine flu virus which is currently raging in Mexico and the USA.
Mutations make swine flu virus more dangerous than AIDS
The new virus continues to become more and more dangerous to the whole world. Scientists say that the virus mutates every day, which makes it extremely difficult to create a reliable vaccine against the deadly disease.
Recession threatens U.S. progress in child wellbeing
Hard economic times are hitting the United States` youngest citizens, threatening to roll back decades worth of gains in health, safety and education, according to a report released on Monday.
Engineered antibodies fight AIDS virus in monkeys
Researchers may have discovered a technique that will eventually lead to a way to vaccinate against the AIDS virus, by creating an artificial antibody carried into the body by a virus.
Temperature scanners to defend Russians against swine flu
Passengers arriving at Russian airports will be checked with a special device which instantly measures body temperature.
Surgeons temporarily remove six organs from little girl
American surgeons temporarily removed six organs from a seven-year-old girl. The operation was performed to relieve the girl of a five-kilogram malignant tumor in the abdominal cavity.
Bananas, children, sex and rock-n-roll for women’s health
There are 16 basic rules each woman must follow, according to medical experts.
Men suffering from sperm intoxication grow hair on their palms
It is an open secret that men’s behavior depends on their sex life. Testicles produce sperm 24/7 non-stop. This sperm ‘workshop’ needs to send it products away all the time. If a man does not find a way to relieve himself of his own sperm, he may have severe problems. The goal of every sperm cell is to either reach an egg cell or leave the ‘production department.’ If men’s cells do not find a way out, they destroy themselves.
World stands on the brink of biological war
News about swine flu epidemic has spread all over the world. The mutant virus continues to kill people. The number of victims will soon pass from tens to hundreds. Governments insistently advise their citizens to refrain from travelling to Mexico where the infection supposedly came from.
Insanity of vegetarianism has no limits
It seems that the discussion of the good and bad of vegetarianism will never subside. The proponents of abstinence from meat claim that meat contains a whole bouquet of harmful substances. Their opponents say that the animal protein is absolutely essential for the human body. Who is right and who is wrong here? Below you will find the list of most talked-about statements about the vegan diet.
Horrors of IVF technology do not stop desperate childless families
Test tube babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are no more exotic. Moreover, in vitro fertilization is now the basic way to solve the problem of sterility worldwide. However, IVF is a relatively new method that is still shrouded in mystery.
New flu kills 2nd person in U.S., spreads globally
A Texas woman with the new H1N1 flu died earlier this week, state health officials said, the second death outside of Mexico, where the epidemic appeared to be waning.
Masks keep you from spreading illness
In Mexico City, the government ran out of surgical masks after handing them out to one of every five residents.
Generics deal cuts cost of AIDS drugs further
The cost of AIDS medicines in poor countries is to come down further, following a new bulk purchase arrangement negotiated with a group of generic drug manufacturers.
Ten facts you need to know about kissing
Kisses have a right to take an honorable position on the list of functions of the human brain. Every human being living on planet Earth enables this function throughout their lives: women kiss men, men kiss women, Fidel Castro kisses Kim Jong-Il, etc. It is generally believed that one does not have to be smart to learn how to kiss. However, the issue is worth being analyzed from the scientific point of view.
Pink elephant is caught on camera
A pink baby elephant has been caught on camera in Botswana.
Pink elephant is caught on camera
A pink baby elephant has been caught on camera in Botswana.
Pink elephant is caught on camera
A pink baby elephant has been caught on camera in Botswana.
Growing pollution leads to "global dimming"
Visibility on clear days has declined in much of the world since the 1970s thanks to a rise in airborne pollutants, scientists said on Thursday.
Ecologists fear satellite debris could be spread across Russia
MOSCOW, February 13 (RIA Novosti) - Ecologists have expressed fears that remnants of the U.S. and Russian satellites that collided on Tuesday could pollute a large portion of Russia, a federal environmental official said on Friday.
Air pollution affects 44% of Russians
MOSCOW, February 13 (RIA Novosti) - A total of 44% of Russians live in areas with serious air pollution, the Eurasian Development Bank said in a report on Friday.
Earning her living in the woods
Despite Russia boasting 22 per cent of the world’s wooded areas, foresters in the country are not seen as a prestigious profession. Not many even know about it - even less about women who choose it as their occupation.
Obama urges Russia, U.S to lead nuclear nonproliferation efforts
WASHINGTON, February 10 (RIA Novosti) - U.S. President Barack Obama has called for joint nuclear non-proliferation efforts led by Russia and the United States.
Valentine`s Day still rich in romance, sex
The sluggish economy might make sweethearts a little stingier when buying Valentine`s Day gifts, but it hasn`t slowed down their sex lives.