Community resources for the health of everyone
Il concetto di salute comprende anche il benessere mentale e sociale. Dall’OMS alcuni consigli per creare contesti salutogenici e fare comunità.
Chemotherapy: the right amount of the drug is decided by an algorithm in real time
CLAUDIA: new device for dosing chemotherapy drugs has been developed by MIT in Boston.
The role of museums today, yesterday and tomorrow
Museums: from temples devoted to the preservation of treasures to living spaces where it is possible to understand the world and improve society.
Parkinson's Disease: Early diagnosis using an eye exam
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have noticed a correlation between Parkinson's and retinal thinning.
Flourishing through the arts
By cultivating affectivity and positivity and unlocking our potential, we can flourish as individuals and as a society.
Preventative diabetes damages with hi-tech sock
Researchers at National University Hospital have devised a sock that has a sensor that can assess foot damage from diabetes in advance.
A sticking plaster to restore the power of speech to those who have lost their voice
The University of California have developed a sticking plaster that is capable of transforming the signals generated by the vocal cords into words.
Smartphone addiction: the fine line between necessity and obsession among young people
Excessive smartphone use is emerging as a new form of addiction among young people, making digital education increasingly necessary.
‘Organoids’ for monitoring fetal health
A University College London study shows how fetal cells in amniotic fluid can be captured to study neonatal pathologies
Children, nature and animals: a guide to fostering empathy and sustainable development
There are several studies that affirm the importance of nature education for girls and boys. How to educate with and about nature?
How to be happy in the age of social media
Wellbeing and social media: a complex duo that merits further analysis. We explore how the digital world affects self-esteem and mental balance in young people.
New prospects for diabetes prevention: the benefits of red light
According to a study by City University of London, red light can reduce glucose spikes and blood glucose levels helping to prevent and treat diabetes.
Healthy ageing and Well-Being: a priority
The concepts of healthy aging have become increasingly relevant in debates about the health and well-being of older people. But what is meant by them?
Can we delay menopause, or eliminate it altogether?
An innovative technique that could delay or even eliminate the menopause has been developed by the Yale School of Medicine.
A new discovery to cure deafness in children
An innovative gene therapy is being tested to treat childhood deafness and help children with hearing problems.
Hypnosis to fight chronic pain: new research from America
Psychiatrists Stanford University have trialled a new technique that makes it possible to boost hypnotisability.
Young people. Creative expression as an antidote to depression
Anxiety and depression disorders are increasingly common in adolescents. Art and literature can play a major role in reducing and preventing these problems
Big weight-loss news from America: the mechanical ‘pill’ that reduces the feeling of hunger
MIT Boston has developed a mechanical pill that can help people reduce their appetite and lose weight by vibrating.