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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.
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…
Paternal age and risk of genetic disease: a growing link
Important correlation between paternal age and the likelihood of passing on rare genetic diseases to offspring revealed
A recent study, the result of collaboration between the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome and the University of…
Magnetic stimulation brings new hope to ALS patients
Brain magnetic stimulation can be used to slow ALS progression, according to a recent report
A recent Italian study has brought a breath of optimism in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A study conducted by the…
Breastfeeding: the key to stronger bones
Research team has found that during breastfeeding, the female brain produces a hormone which protects the bones
For centuries, breastfeeding was considered an act of love and nurturing for infants. But only recently, science has begun to…
African swine fever: Italy facing an ever-growing emergency
European experts stress the need for a coordinated national plan to deal with the emergency
The African swine fever (ASF) epidemic in Italy is taking on increasingly alarming proportions. Despite intensified efforts from the affected…
Ketamina: from scalpels to raves, a journey between science and abuse
The substance, which is abused for recreational purposes, could be a new hope against some mental disorders
Ketamine, a synthetic substance discovered in the 1960s, has a complex and fascinating profile. Originally developed as an…
The 7 benefits of the melon: the king of our table
The melon is a real panacea for our body. In addition to quench, it has several beneficial properties
The melon, with its sweet and juicy flesh, is a real panacea during hot summer days. But in addition to quenching and refreshing, this…
Delays in cancer diagnoses due to language and cultural barriers
Ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland report delays in cancer diagnosis due to language and cultural barriers
People from ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland report delays in cancer diagnosis due to language and cultural barriers that…
Monkey pox: WHO declares international state of emergency
Rapid spread of monkey pox: WHO declared international health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency due to the rapid spread of monkey pox, now called mpox. This decision, taken after a…