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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.
Mongolia: new programme to tackle cancer mortality rates
In recent years, a national screening programme has been launched and already reaches 40% of the population
In Mongolia, the diagnosis of cancer is often a death sentence. The late diagnosis, combined with the challenges of geography and…
Erythritol: the sweetener that can increase the risk of heart disease
Long considered a healthier alternative to sugar, now considered a possible cause of increased risk of blood clots
Erythritol, an artificial sweetener found in a wide range of "light" or "sugar-free" foods and beverages, has long been…
Emergency services in the event of collapse: serious shortage of doctors in Ancona
Long waiting times and overcrowding are putting a strain on the regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette
The regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette, is facing a serious crisis in its emergency room. Long waiting times, overcrowding and the…
Heat stroke: a serious risk for the liver
Among the affected organs, the liver is particularly sensitive to increased body temperature
The heat waves of these days, increasingly frequent and intense, risk being very harmful for our body. Besides causing the most well-known…
Vitamin B12: an essential nutrient for well-being
Essential for our body, it performs several functions: from the production of red blood cells to energy metabolism
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a vitamin essential for our body, involved in many fundamental biological processes. Unlike…
UNECE and WHO urge research to prepare for the next pandemic
New joint appeal to researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research
Preparing for the next pandemic is a global challenge that requires an innovative strategy. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations…
Belly and arms: hidden indicators of risk for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Accumulation of fat increases the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A new study, published in the prestigious journal Neurology, sheds new light on the link between our body composition and brain health.…
Swimming: a boon for the brain
In addition to endorphins, it stimulates neurogenesis and neuroplasticity by improving the health of our brain
The idea that physical activity is a panacea for the body is now a fact. But there are some sports, such as swimming, that offer…
Ciccozzi on the pollution of the Seine: a dangerous cocktail for athletes
Concerns about the swimming competitions. "In Italy, we would never have taken such a risk"
The epidemiologist Massimo Ciccozzi of the University Campus Bio-Medico in Rome has expressed strong concerns about the choice to play swimming…
The newborn’s microbiota: a gift from the mother
The 3 key factors for the formation of the intestinal microbiota, fundamental to our well-being
The intestinal microbiota, or all microorganisms that live in our intestines, plays a fundamental role for our well-being. It is a complex…