Last Monday, 500 000 children were born in the world. Now, the world's population is about 7 billion people. Full story

Everyone, who has ever counted calories in her life, knows that alcohol and diet are incompatible. According to the number of calories, a couple of cocktails can be more substantial than even a hearty lunch. However, during the visits to the club, people find it easier to give up food rather than alcohol. Full story

We were often told in our childhood that eating candies would cause toothache and were offered to eat an apple instead. But the scientists from the King's College London Dental Institute have found that apples aren't any healthier than sweets when it comes to dental health. Few people know that the harmful effect of apples on teeth is approximately 4 times bigger than that of carbonated drinks. Full story

Losing weight is one of the most sought after topics as people desperately try and find fantastic diets and weight loss methods that will take off the pounds. Full story

Thin people find it easier to resist the temptation to eat something nutritious than people suffering from obesity. Full story

The scientists suspect that visual acuity may be associated with the month of birth. For example, nearsightedness (or myopia) of the secondary and higher degree is more common among those born in June or July. Full story