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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…

Elderly man ill and fireman injured in accident: busy days for rescuers Particularly challenging days for the rescuers of the Apennines, called to intervene on two separate episodes that have put a hard test on the efficiency of the…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

American Cancer Society research: increasing cancer cases between Generation X and Millennials Research conducted by the American Cancer Society has revealed an alarming increase in cancer cases among young people, particularly among…