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August 2024

Addiction, more and more young people

Increasing numbers of boys and girls are dealing with substance abuse, gambling and digital addictions Substance use and digital addiction among young people is an emergency that requires increasing attention. According to the latest data,…

Parvovirus B19 on the rise in the USA

The virus is spreading rapidly in all age groups, with a peak among children aged 5-9 Parvovirus B19, also known as "slap cheek disease" due to the characteristic rash it causes, is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent…

Floods in Thailand: 22 dead in 10 days

Monsoon rains plague Thailand. Devastating floods put emergency teams to the test The heavy monsoon rains that are hitting Thailand have unleashed devastating floods, putting a strain on emergency response capabilities. Over 30,000…

Polio returns to threaten: the Gaza challenge

An outbreak of polio triggers global alarms, jeopardising progress in eradicating the disease Polio, a viral infectious disease that can cause irreversible paralysis, has long been considered one of humanity’s most feared. Thanks to the…

Red meat and diabetes: a growing link

Significant link between high consumption of red and processed meat and increased risk of diabetes The debate on the relationship between red meat consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes is well established in the scientific…