Vegetarianism became popular in Russia years ago. However, a majority of Russian nutritionists and gynecologists believe that this diet is not suitable for Russians and absolutely contraindicated for pregnant women. This is caused by the lack of protein-rich vegetables growing in Russian climate conditions. Would pregnant vegetarians have to start eating meat?

10.11.2009
The term ‘sociophobia’ – fear of socializing – appeared in medicine in the beginning of the 1960s. In Russia, the problem received serious attention only three or four years ago. A sociophobiac may have indigestion, stomachaches and diarrhea. As a result, a person begins to avoid the situations which may trigger the above-mentioned consequences. Avoidance behavior is a peculiar feature of sociophobia

09.11.2009
Sugar, as well as salt, is called the "white death" as it is believed to be the cause of various health issues. On the other hand, sugar is a carbohydrate that provides human bodies with energy. Sugar that we normally consume is not natural. It is refined at factories where all its nutrients are removed. Sugar is not that simple at all

04.11.2009
In the last few years, the level of lice infestation in the world has been experiencing a steady growth. According to the Disinfection Research Institute, Russia is not an exception. In 2008, illness frequency rate in Russia was 201 cases per 100,000 people (among children under 14 years old the rate was 352 cases per 100,000). In Moscow the rate is even higher