On average, each person uses nine hygiene products daily that contain 126 various ingredients in total. While existing safety tests can show if the products cause flushed skin, rash or itching, their long-term effect on our health and environment remains unknown. So-called "cocktail effect" is the major reason for concern. Every day we apply many toxins of different nature to our skin, and nobody can say for sure if they won't harm our health in future. Full story

If you think working the night shift is safe to your health, you make a mistake. In fact, experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) classify night work as carcinogen. WHO is officially announcing their findings as early as in December of this year. The organization is also going to insist on putting night shift jobs on the list of perceived carcinogens. Full story

Recently, scientists have found why we close our eyes when kissing. Kissing is already known to be beneficial to one’s health, but it's difficult to say how kisses actually influence our health state. Medical professionals argue that kissing in not only pleasure but also an effective remedy against many diseases. Full story

Many people can't think of their working day without a cup of coffee. Coffee is both tasty and healthy. Some people believe coffee is harmful, for example, to their cardiovascular system. New studies, however, have proven otherwise. The question is what prevails in coffee – advantages or disadvantages? And how can we harness the benefits of this tasty beverage and minimize its negative effects? Full story

American scientists discovered that living in a megalopolis is far more harmful than smoking. The negative health impact of urban air is equal to smoking of 300 cigarettes per day. Experts at the Louisiana State University found free radicals in polluted air. These radicals are harmful to the lungs and can cause cancer of different organs in healthy people without their having other disease risk factors. Full story

Germinated seeds are not a tribute to fashion. It is qualitatively different food with healing and preventive properties. The secret is that germinating seeds have the increased content of potassium, iron, magnesium and other useful substances. They improve the functions of the internal organs, protect from infections and make us generally younger. Full story

Scientists at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, discovered the components of fruit juices inhibit the absorption of drugs into the blood. So far, it has been known only about bergamottin in grapefruit juice that reduces the activity of ferment responsible for breaking down drugs in the bowels. Full story

Often enough our lifestyle — daily routine, work, kids, and other circumstances - simply prevent us from spending enough time on ourselves. Yet, at the same time each woman would love to stay young and beautiful as long as possible. If we want to stay so longer, using high-quality cosmetics is not the only beauty rule out there; some other simple rules should be followed daily. Anyone can do it. So, your own youth and beauty are in your hands. Full story

As soon as the summer season starts, many fruit-and-veggies diet fans are filled with happiness. Finally the body can consume plenty of natural vitamins – they rejoice, without suspecting that even the healthiest nutrition can lead to so called “overdose”. When eating fruits and vegetables, the most important thing is not to go too far. A complete denial of animal food is not very welcomed by the body. As well as excessive intake of greenery and some other summer foods. Which ones? Full story

Do you often experience a job-related stress? You come back home exhausted and you wished it were Sunday again? Do you think nothing could be harder than your job? American Physiological Association decided to make a list of the most stressful jobs. Top jobs on the list are those many people just dream of getting. Full story

How many times it was said that having some food before bed is unhealthy. But it turns out that some foods eaten before sleep are not unhealthy at all, but, on the contrary, are very beneficial. They are not just harmless to our organisms - they help us to fall asleep faster. Usually such foods contain such elements as serotonin and melatonin in their chemical composition, as well as magnesium. The last one relaxes body muscles, which facilitates a pleasant falling asleep. Full story

Despite the fact that condoms are publicly available, people very often disregard this contraception method. According to a research done by Durex in 2003, the Chinese have the highest tendency to have sex with a new partner without the use of condoms (70%), the next are the Czechs (58%) and the British (34%). The French take the greatest care of their sexual safety - only 9% are ready to risk their sexual health. Here are some interesting facts about condoms you didn’t know. Full story

We have already heard so many bad things about the harm that sun and tanning do to our health, yet we should not hide from the sun completely. Scientists from Albert Einstein Medical College, USA, have found, that sun deficiency shortens our life. So, is sun an enemy or a friend? Full story

In Great Britain one of the largest pharmacological companies is preparing the release of a new, extra strong drug against cold. Specialists state, that this drug not only can help you forget about running nose for a couple of hours but can also prevent the development of various infections which can become dangerous for asthmatics. Full story

Split ends in the hair are the most common problem among those who don't have their hair cut regularly. When hair grows to a certain length, the protective layer of the hair, a cuticle, breaks down, causing the hair fiber to split. It often happens with hair ends, but hair may also split all the way down. As a rule, split ends are 1-inch long, and they are lighter than the rest of hair. Full story

Many women would try to quit smoking except that they are afraid of putting on unwanted weight. To what extent are these fears true and how can they keep the weight off? The main reason for gaining the weight back lies in the improvement of gastric mucosa and the secretory function of the stomach impaired by the gastritis that develops in smokers gradually. That's why those who quit smoking experience increased appetite and eventually higher metabolism. That explains why you tend to gain your pounds back after discarding bad habit. Full story

British scientists have discredited the conventional wisdom that raw vegetables are much healthier than the cooked ones. Experts at the Institute of Food Research reported that most boiled and baked vegetables could bring us more health benefits. Full story

Management of a British company came up with idea to research how much time people on their vacation can afford to spend purely for rest. The results of the survey, which involved three thousand of British tourists, shocked the researchers since it turned out that the planning and examination of the potential routes for the trip take much more time than the pleasure they receive from the vacation itself. So, maybe vacations are not worth the effort? Full story

Flip-flops are very popular in summer. Although walking in flip-flops may endanger healthy legs. The scientists at Auburn University, Alabama, reported the health risks associated with flip-flops after they had videoed and examined in details the motions of 39 volunteers wearing flip-flops. Full story

As the warm season arrives many people face some allergy challenges. Dust is one of the widely spread allergens. Symptoms of allergic reaction to dust are similar to that of the common cold and include swelling of nasal mucous, red eyes, enanthesis. How do we make the allergy period pass easier? There is a way to do this. Full story