Bacteria, viruses, fungi, microbes in general live inside our body. In particular the so called gut microbiota works as an organ itself. It is a precious resevoir of health if it works very good. There …
October 2022
Advances in Three-Dimensional Bone Imaging: MRI vs CT
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiation-free, noninvasive imaging technique that provides threedimensional (3D) visualization of tissues. Its superior soft tissue contrast has made it a preferential diagnostic tool for the imaging of various organ …
Healthy eating reduces biological aging
Better diet quality is associated with decreased risks of cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and death. The development of healthy eating food indexes is becoming more and more important in a world overpopulated were food is vital …
Mindfulness in times of COVID-19 pandemic crisis: a way to lessen anxiety and depression
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only accounted for a substantial number of deaths all over the world but also deleterious mental health outcomes. Several studies [1,2] have recently highlighted the mental desease of the pandemic …
Birch trees remove microplastics from the soil
With the help of trees, microplastic-polluted soils could be remediated. A recente study [1] has shown that birch trees absorb microplastics through their roots during the growth phase. Good news, because soils are many times …
The Helichrysum Italicum: a crop to protect and encourage
It is told in the ancient Greece and in Roman Empire people braid Helichrysum branches to worship the divinities. Its name means “the gold sun” and everyone knows its medicine properties. Recently the Helichrysum italicum …