Polish Economic Institute: Global fertility is dropping faster than expected
The latest global fertility studies indicate that the rate is dropping faster than predicted by UN forecasts, and the global population will reach its peak in 2061, i.e. 20 years earlier than originally estimated, the Polish Economic Institute reports.
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Mortality due to heart failure is higher in Central Eastern Europe, says report
Mortality due to heart failure in Central and Eastern Europe countries and the Baltic Sea region is almost three times higher than in the highly developed countries of Western Europe, according to a new report.
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Space expert explains the importance of clearing Earth’s orbit of space junk
In the European Space Agency's ClearSpace-1 mission, a 'garbage vehicle', will fly into space in 2025 and remove a fragment of an old rocket from orbit. The clearing satellite is being built by the Swiss start-up ClearSpace SA. Polish experts from the Space Research Centre PAS are also involved in the project. “Clearing the orbit is a preventive measure,” says project participant Jędrzej Baran.
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Over 120 compounds potentially linked to type 2 diabetes, say scientists
Researchers have found over 120 compounds that help increase the risk of diabetes.
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Animal rights director slams German plans to cull protected wolves
The director of an animal protection group has hit out at German demands to kill wolves in areas where they ‘cause damage’.
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Dr. Wołyńczyk-Gmaj: Science is inconclusive with regard to the effect of time change on health
It is difficult to conclusively state how the change of time affects human health; the results of the study are mutually exclusive - told PAP Dr. Dorota Wołyńczyk-Gmaj, psychiatrist, sleep disorders expert. However, since there are doubts in this matter, it is probably not worth the risk - she added.
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New research from Poland suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, abuse, and family dysfunction, may significantly influence eating behaviors in adulthood, potentially leading to obesity and related health disorders. The study highlights the long-lasting effects of trauma, emphasizing the connection between early-life stress and poor dietary choices.
