What does a lion do after “retirement” – when he is chased out of the pride?
In the life of a male lion, “everything good” happens around the age of 5-10, when he is healthy and
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Even a glass of wine damages the brain: the largest study has proven that there is no safe dose of alcohol
Even “moderate” alcohol consumption can be harmful to the brain, say the authors of the largest study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Scientists analyzed data from more than 550,000 people from the United States and the United Kingdom and used…
The study found that Iran is among the “hottest subsidence hotspots in the world,” with some areas sinking by up to 30 cm per year.
Cities like Tehran will be directly affected by the severe subsidence recorded across Iran. (Image credit: BornaMir/Getty Images) New research shows that the depletion of Iran's underground aquifers is causing rapid land subsidence across the country. More than 31,400 square…
Salt, broth and heart: the dark side of your favorite noodles
According to data from a large cohort study in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging (JNHA), frequent consumption of ramen noodles is associated with an increased risk of premature death in men. The study…
How invisible microplastic particles can affect the strength of our bones
Microplastics, which we breathe in and get through our water and food, may have a potential impact on bone health, according to a review of 62 scientific papers published in Osteoporosis International. According to the studies reviewed, scientists concluded that…
Why do people chew cloves in India, and what happens if you do the same?
There are useful habits, there are harmful habits. And there are just strange ones. For example, chewing clove buds. No, not the one depicted on postcards for May 9, but just spices. Although such “chewing gum” has been unwaveringly popular…