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May 16, 2017

Fight Obesity to Prevent Cancer

The Mediterranean diet. A nutritional model inspired to the most common elements in Italy. It...

May 13, 2017

Women’s health: Multidisciplinary examinations for menopause, focusing on the risk of osteoporosis

On April 22nd, the second National Women Health Awareness Day took place. ONDA (National Observatory...

May 10, 2017

Can you Catch up on your Sleep?

It is important to sleep well, and the quality of your nightly sleep can affect...

May 8, 2017

Is Weekend-Only Physical Exercise Beneficial?

According to a scientific research conducted by the UK Loughborough University, published on Jama International...

May 8, 2017

Thorns or Splinters: How to Treat them and Detect an Infection?

One of the most common mishaps that can happen when gardening or doing housework is...

May 2, 2017

Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noises and Music

More than a billion people risk losing their hearing due to the habit of listening...

May 1, 2017

Strawberries and Type 2 Diabetes: Is it OK to Consume them?

Many clinical studies concern strawberries and diabetes. What is the relationship between them? Doctor Cesare...

April 27, 2017

Why you Shouldn’t go too far in Washing your Skin

Hygiene is important, but it shouldn’t be excessive neither on your body nor in the...

April 26, 2017

Fathers-To-Be: Tips for Preserving Male Fertility

In Italy the birth rate is very low, due to different social, economic and cultural...

April 24, 2017

On your Back, on your Side or on your Stomach? The Best...

Some sleep on their back, some on their side, while others prefer to lie on...

April 21, 2017

Herniated Disk Prevention: Tips For Healthy Intervertebral Discs

Hernia is the degeneration of an inter-vertebral disc. It is not problematic in itself, but...

April 11, 2017

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Encouraging Movement

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic and progressive disease that affects breathing in...

March 27, 2017

Torticollis Causes and the Importance of Correct Posture

Torticollis is a contraction of all the muscles of the neck and may be caused...

March 14, 2017

What are the Best Shoes for Sore Feet and Bad Circulation Prevention

Hallux valgus, Metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, and venous insufficiency are some of the diseases related to...

March 14, 2017

Caffeine Effects on the Immune System

Drinking coffee helps many people stay awake and regain concentration at a time of fatigue...

March 13, 2017

Cystitis Causes and Symptoms Explained by Dr Lazzeri

Cystitis is an inflammation of the lower urinary tract caused by a bacterial attack, whose...

March 8, 2017

Fecal Consistency Can Tell a lot About Intestinal Health

Human stools, residual product of the body, can be a very useful element in medical...

March 7, 2017

Can Omega 3 Supplements Slow Down the Decline of Cognitive Abilities?

Omega-3 would be ineffective in slowing the decline of cognitive abilities. The claim comes from a study published in...

March 7, 2017

Hand Rolled Cigarettes: Health Risk

"The basic concept is very simple to understand: there are no cigarettes that do not cause...

March 2, 2017

Does Menopause Affect Memory?

According to a research team study from Harvard Medical School in Boston, published in the...

January 23, 2017

Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease or Allergy?

There are a three primary reasons why the human body may not be able to...

January 6, 2017

Heart Disease Symptoms in Women should not be Underestimated

Dr. Maddalena Lettino, Head of the Heart Failure Unit of Cardiology at Humanitas discussed women's heart...

December 30, 2016

Accidents at home: Broken Wrist

There are numerous causes that lead to a wrist fracture, yet most of them could...

December 24, 2016

Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season

For many, Christmas Eve kicks off the festivities. First its dinner, then Christmas lunch, and...

December 21, 2016

Heart Disease in Women: Symptoms are often under-estimated

Heart disease in women is often diagnosed late, partly because of non-specific symptoms. Women are also...

December 12, 2016

False Positive: The exams that may often make mistakes

Blood tests and urine lab tests are very common, and the results are generally very...

December 9, 2016

Vaccination against disease and why we need it

Vaccines defeat diseases and reduce their spread. These diseases are unfortunately returning due to...

December 7, 2016

Breast Exam: Why you should rely on a specialized Breast Center

Women often notice breast abnormalities or sense the presence of a small lump under...

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