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Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
Cancer deaths up 93%: men in the crosshairs
Increase of 84% in new cases and 93% in deaths globally, with a significant impact on men over 65
A recent study casts a worrying shadow on the future of men’s health, predicting a dramatic increase in cancer cases and deaths by 2050. The…
Legionella alert: New Hampshire’s famous resort in the crosshairs
Five cases of legionellosis at the RiverWalk Resort, a tourist complex located in Lincoln
New Hampshire health authorities have issued an alert after linking five cases of legionellosis to a cooling tower at RiverWalk Resort, a well-known…
Intelligent insulin saves lives of diabetics
A revolutionary molecule that activates based on blood glucose levels
Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that forces millions of people to carefully manage their blood sugar levels, could soon see a radical turnaround thanks to a new…
New respiratory disease vaccine in Scotland
Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of hospital admissions for infants and the elderly
Scotland has taken a significant step in the fight against respiratory diseases with the introduction of a new respiratory…
Four viruses linked to autism: an ever stronger bond
The development of autism in children seems to be related to the common herpes virus, during pregnancy
A recent study has revealed a significant correlation between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy and the development of…
Covid recedes in the US, but challenges remain
The mortality rate in the United States due to Covid has decreased by 6%
The US Covid-related mortality rate has decreased by 6% compared to the previous year, marking a significant improvement after the pandemic peak of 2021. This decline…
Covid: new wave in Europe and the return of masks
The WHO has issued an alert, calling on citizens to take precautions such as wearing masks
Covid-19 is back in Europe. Despite hopes of a return to normality, infections are on the rise, mainly due to the spread of new variants of the…
Pertussis alert: infants at risk, urgent vaccination
An epidemic of pertussis is straining the UK. 10 deaths to date
An epidemic of pertussis is taking its toll on the UK, with increasing numbers of cases and, unfortunately, deaths among newborns. The latest victim was a child who died in…
The Lethal Trauma Triad: A Guide for Emergency Workers
Hypothermia, coagulopathy and acidosis: a major cause of death in traumatized patients
The lethal triad of trauma is a lethal combination of three medical conditions - hypothermia, coagulopathy and acidosis - which often develop in chain…
Mpox: A global alert. A more lethal strain threatens global health
The World Health Organization has convened an emergency committee to assess the seriousness of the situation
A new strain of mpox, more lethal and contagious, is raising alarm in the international health community. Cases of this more…