New research finds no clear link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism

An extensive review of existing studies, published in The BMJ on November 10, finds no clear evidence that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of autism or ADHD in children. The new analysis was conducted in response to growing public debate about the safety of acetaminophen use while…

Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%

New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too quickly and irregularly, sometimes leading to stroke or heart failure. For years, doctors have advised people with AFib and other heart issues to stay…

Vitamin D3 breakthrough halves risk of second heart attack

A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reports that a personalized vitamin D3 treatment plan for patients who have suffered a heart attack can greatly reduce their chances of another one. In a large randomized clinical trial, researchers found that managing patients’ vitamin D levels through a…

L’evento ASviS: “Le giuste transizioni, per non lasciare nessuno indietro” – Eventi – Ansa.it

Eventi – In collaborazione con ASviS A novembre l’ASviS ha organizzato quattro ASviS Live dedicati all’approfondimento dei temi contenuti nel Rapporto annuale “Pace, giustizia e diritti: pilastri della sostenibilità”, recentemente presentato. Gli appuntamenti saranno focalizzati su ciascuna delle quattro dimensioni dello sviluppo sostenibile – istituzionale, sociale, ambientale ed economica –…

#ioleggoperché, Il ladro di neve batte Il piccolo principe – Libri – Ansa.it

“Il ladro di neve’ di Alice Hemming ha scalzato il classico ‘Il piccolo principe’ di Antoine de Saint Exupery nella classifica dei libri più donati alle scuole lo scorso anno grazie a #ioleggoperché”, il grande progetto sociale che ha trasformato il volto delle biblioteche scolastiche italiane, oggi protagonista del documentario…

A Milano inchiesta sui ‘cecchini del weekend’ a Sarajevo  – Notizie – Ansa.it

Partivano dall’Italia pagando somme “ingenti” ai militari serbi per partecipare all’assedio di Sarajevo e sparare “per divertimento” contro i cittadini della capitale bosniaca durante la guerra. Per individuare questi “turisti della guerra” a Milano è aperta un’inchiesta che punta a individuare coloro che parteciparono al massacro di oltre 11mila persone…

A hidden breathing problem may be behind chronic fatigue’s crushing exhaustion

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves many people completely drained of energy and struggling to think clearly, and their symptoms often worsen after mental or physical exertion — a reaction known as post-exertional malaise. Researchers studying shortness of breath in people with chronic fatigue have now found that these patients are much…

Il ‘ghosting’, interrompere una relazione sparendo, fa più male del rifiuto: una ricerca italiana spiega perché – News – Ansa.it

Interrompere bruscamente una relazione amorosa, amicale o professionale sparendo come un fantasma (il cosiddetto ‘ghosting‘) può fare più male di un rifiuto esplicito: lo indica  uno studio degli psicologi dell’Università di Milano-Bicocca, il primo a misurare sperimentalmente le reazioni psicologiche in tempo reale (mentre le ricerche precedenti erano basate per…

Dall’Unesco primo sì a cucina italiana patrimonio umanità – Istituzioni – Ansa.it

L’Unesco dà il primo sì alla cucina italiana patrimonio dell’umanità. Questa mattina l’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite per l’Educazione, la Scienza e la Cultura ha reso pubblica la valutazione tecnica del dossier di candidatura della cucina italiana: l’organo degli esperti mondiali Unesco consiglia l’iscrizione della cucina italiana nella Lista dei patrimoni…

A neutron star’s weird wind rewrites space physics

The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has identified a surprising contrast between the winds blasting away from a disk around a neutron star and those seen near supermassive black holes. The neutron star system produces an unusually dense outflow that challenges current ideas about how these winds form and…

Physicists prove the Universe isn’t a simulation after all

The idea that our universe might be nothing more than an elaborate computer simulation has been a favorite theme in science fiction for decades. Yet new research from UBC Okanagan suggests that not only is this concept implausible — it is mathematically impossible. Dr. Mir Faizal, an Adjunct Professor at…

Supercomputer breakthrough exposes Enceladus’s hidden ocean

In the 17th century, Christiaan Huygens and Giovanni Cassini focused their telescopes on Saturn and realized its bright bands were not solid features. Instead, they identified immense, separate rings formed from innumerable nested arcs. Centuries later, NASA’s Cassini-Huygens (Cassini) mission pushed that exploration forward. Starting in 2005, it returned striking…

AI unravels the hidden communication of gut microbes

Gut bacteria play a major role in human health, influencing everything from digestion to immunity and mood. Yet, the microbiome’s complexity is staggering. The sheer number of bacterial species and their interactions with human chemistry have made it difficult for scientists to fully understand their effects. In a groundbreaking step,…

Scontri in carcere in Ecuador, almeno 31 morti – America Latina – Ansa.it

Almeno 31 detenuti sono morti nel carcere ecuadoriano di Machala, nella provincia di El Oro, dove una rivolta armata ha causato quattro morti e decine di feriti in mattinata. Lo hanno riferito le autorità locali spiegando che molti dei detenuti, circa 27, sarebbero morti per asfissia.         Riproduzione riservata…

New online tool can predict how well blood pressure drugs will work

A groundbreaking Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator, developed using data from nearly 500 randomized clinical trials involving more than 100,000 participants, now enables doctors to estimate how much different medications can lower a patient’s blood pressure. Recently published in The Lancet, the research behind this tool could transform how high…

New bacterial therapy destroys cancer without the immune system

A research team led by Professor Eijiro Miyako at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), in collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. and the University of Tsukuba, has created an innovative cancer treatment that works without relying on the immune system. The new approach uses a unique…