The novel coronavirus pandemic changed our lives forever
Beyond health, coronavirus pandemic is challenging our mind. Quarantine and other restrictions set up a situation never seen before, of which we don’t know the end. It will end, of […]
Bullying: a global health issue that finally is tackled properly
Did you know that bullying persists also after high school? Did you know that Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and KiVa method are among the most successful strategies to tackle bullying?
Why people are losing trust in science: the reasons and potential remedies
Science has incredible power. In few centuries, thanks to scientific knowledge, we nearly doubled our lifespan, boosting the quality of life, and we learnt a lot about the nature of […]
A researcher’s life
What’s like to be a researcher? Well, if you watched “The Big Bang Theory”, you might have an idea, which becomes correct if you remove the fun part. No, just […]
Debunking lies about animal testing: a quick overview
In this article I would like to make some clarification about animal testing. Animal activists raise usually three issues to fight the use of animals in medical research: Animal testing […]
Preventing violence against women: the WHO shows the way, now it’s time to act.
Too often, violence against women is underestimated and, according to some people, the topic is exacerbated by the media. This post is dedicated to those people. I will give some […]
The healthiest country in 2019 is…
According to Bloomberg (the well-known company that performs data analysis and much more), in 2019 Spain is the healthiest country in the world. But how did they measure countries’ health? […]
Liquid cancers: several rivers feed a dangerous sea
I write this post to make some clarification about hematological malignancies, because there are several kinds, with similar names but distinct features. Blood cancers are unique in their kind, because, […]
Money and healthcare: a wrap-up of the current world situation
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report titled “Public Spending on Health: A Closer Look at Global Trends”. The topic is sensitive, because it concerns how much money […]
Debunking anti-vaxxers lies: a journey in their modus operandi
Usually, anti-vaxxers make improper use of scientific literature to support their lies. In this post I explain you how to identify a fake-science article and how to properly interpret vaccine-related literature.
The future of healthcare: prevention and precision global health
Compared to few decades ago, nowadays we pay much more attention to our health. This is because, every now and then, some new findings highlight lifestyle tips that have positive […]
Computers: doctor’s best friend. Artificial intelligence in medicine
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more relevant in healthcare matters. As I mentioned here, Ebola outbreak was controlled only after artificial intelligence was introduced in the campaign against the […]
Autism in a nutshell: the known causes, and why vaccines are not among them
In this post I will write about a very sensitive health-related issue: autism. I will summarize its features, focusing on potential causes and clarifying the autism-vaccines debate. Let’s begin with […]
Vaccines in a nutshell. What you need to know to laugh at anti-vaxxers plots
Information and curiosities about vaccines. Real facts against anti-vaxxers plots
Genetic testing: a double-edged sword for our physical and mental health
Thanks to the great improvements in genetics, including the completion of DNA sequencing and the recording of thousands of variations in the DNA sequence that can predispose to syndromes or […]
Smoking: not an elegant choice for your life
What’s a common action among Robert de Niro in “Casino”, Sharon Stone in “Basic Instinct”, Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Clint Eastwood in “The Good, the Bad, and the […]
Mediterranean diet: a tasty weapon to protect your life
Do you fasten your seat-belt before starting your car? Do you check that the street is free before crossing it? If you answer yes to both questions, well done. But […]
Genetic Modified Organisms (GMO): a threat or a lifebelt for the future?
Whenever an innovation is brought to life, it is important that people who will use it are informed about it, to prevent misunderstanding and confusion. Since the 1990s, genetic modified […]
The secrets of DNA (part 2)
In a previous post (this one) I described how DNA is structured and how is organized in the cell. I mentioned that some chromosome regions are accessible and others closed […]
