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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.
Hydration in summer: top foods against the heat
Fruits and vegetables are the ideal food, but it is the variety the real secret against the heat
High summer temperatures require special attention to the hydration of our bodies. In addition to the importance of drinking plenty of water,…
Romania: drought emergency brings country to its knees
The causes of this emergency are manifold and the Romanian population is hard hit by this emergency
The heat wave that has hit Romania in recent weeks is causing an unprecedented crisis. Drained lakes, destroyed crops and fire risk are…
New blood test revolutionises colon cancer screening
New test, the Shield, tests blood for tumour markers and tumour DNA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first blood test for colon cancer screening, offering a less invasive alternative to colonoscopy. This new test,…
Covid-19: Resumption of infections in Italy
About 17,000 new infections, an increase of 26% from the previous week
Summer 2024 remains a period of relative calm regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, but the latest data show a slight increase in cases. According to weekly monitoring by…
6 types of depression: recent research from Stanford University
Scientists have identified six subtypes of depression, each relating to the alteration of a brain circuit
For decades, depression was considered a single disorder with a single cause and cure. However, a recent research conducted at…
Artificial intelligence reveals heart attack risk
New state-of-the-art system detects hidden heart inflammation in CT scans
A revolutionary artificial intelligence is changing the way we prevent heart attacks. It is a state-of-the-art system that can detect hidden heart inflammation in CT…
Emergency-urgency in Calabria: risk of staff shortages
Ambulances without doctors and nurses. The CISL denounces an untenable situation in emergency-urgency
The emergency-urgency in Calabria is collapsing. The alarm is being raised by CIOSL FP, which denounces an unsustainable situation…
Teens and excessive smartphone use: more prone to depression, anxiety and insomnia
One in five teenagers have a problem with their smartphone
A study conducted by King’s College in London found that about one in five teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18 have problematic smartphone-related behaviour, with a higher risk…
Two new risk factors for Alzheimer’s: sight and cholesterol
The Lancet 2024 report: untreated vision loss and high cholesterol are new risk factors
The two new modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease appear to be untreated vision loss and high cholesterol. These are the results of a recent…
Sport becomes a drug: it must be included in the medical prescription
A new bill: physical activity in medical prescriptions
A revolution for the health of Italians looms on the horizon. The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could revolutionize the way we think about health and disease prevention.…