There are no silver bullets or magic pills. Experts point out that quitting smoking requires high motivation, professional monitoring and even pharmacological help
Just 75 minutes of mild physical activity a week are enough to prevent one in 10 premature deaths
A group of researchers is studying the biological tools that allow the naked mole-rat to be fertile until old age with a view to helping humans
Although many women gain weight at this stage of life, this usually has more to do with physical activity, emotional state and lifestyle than with the condition itself
A new study highlights the role of high-intensity aerobic activity in preventing the appearance of metastases; still, experts warn that it should not be considered a substitute for other treatments
Some strains of the ‘Morganella morganii’ microbe produce molecules that are toxic for human DNA
A new book delves into the story of Yvonne Barr, an Irish-born scientist who co-discovered the Epstein-Barr Virus, which increases the risk of developing several types of cancer
If properly implemented the EU recently adopted new rules will help prevent faulty devices from ending up in patients’ bodies and harming them
