Popular hair-loss pill linked to depression and suicide

A new analysis by a public health expert at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that finasteride, a widely used treatment for hair loss, has been associated with depression and suicide for more than twenty years. Despite these long-standing concerns, neither regulators nor the drug’s manufacturer took meaningful action.…

This 250-year-old equation just got a quantum makeover

How likely you think something is to happen depends on what you already believe about the situation. This simple idea forms the basis of Bayes’ rule, a mathematical approach to calculating probabilities first introduced in 1763. Now, an international group of scientists has demonstrated how Bayes’ rule can also apply…

C-section births linked to sleepless nights and painful recoveries

New research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting suggests that women who give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section) face a greater likelihood of experiencing intense pain that interferes with sleep and daily functioning, as well as a higher risk of developing sleep disorders. “Sleep is often overlooked in postpartum…

Your skin could warn of hidden mental health trouble

Scientists have found that people receiving treatment for mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face a higher risk of severe outcomes, including depression and suicidal thoughts. The research, which could help doctors better identify vulnerable patients and tailor psychiatric care, was presented at the ECNP meeting in…

Il memoriale della Shoah: ‘Da Roccella un falso storico’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

“Sapere che negli anni centinaia di migliaia di studenti hanno visitato questo luogo, iniziando il percorso con la scritta ‘indifferenza’ voluta proprio dalla Senatrice Segre, e che molti di loro ne hanno colto il significato diventando testimoni attivi, rafforza la nostra missione”: la fondazione Memoriale della Shoah di Milano ci…

Earth’s climate just crossed a line we can’t ignore

Humanity is entering a “new reality,” as scientists warn that the planet has now crossed the first of several critical Earth system tipping points. Without immediate global action, these shifts could cause widespread and lasting damage, according to a major report released today (Oct 13) by the University of Exeter…

Il Nobel per l’economia ad Aghion, Howitt e Mokyr – Notizie – Ansa.it

 Il premio Nobel per l’economia 2025, dedicato quest’anno a “creazione e distruzione”, va al francese Philippe Aghion, al canadese Peter Howitt e all’israeliano Joel Mokyr. Lo ha annunciato l’Accademia reale svedese per le scienze economiche.  Il premio a Mokyr, che insegna alla Northwestern University – spiega l’accademia – riconosce “l’aver…

90% of science is lost. This new AI just found it

Most scientific data never reach their full potential to drive new discoveries. Out of every 100 datasets produced, about 80 stay within the lab, 20 are shared but seldom reused, fewer than two meet FAIR standards, and only one typically leads to new findings. The consequences are significant: slower progress…

Così si ereditano i benefici dell’allenamento paterno – Biotech – Ansa.it

I benefici dell’attività fisica paterna possono essere trasmessi ai figli attraverso i microRna contenuti negli spermatozoi: si tratta di piccole molecole di Rna che non portano le informazioni per produrre proteine, ma che agiscono da interruttori molecolari regolando l’accensione e lo spegnimento dei geni. E’ quanto emerge dallo studio condotto…

Morto Cesare Paciotti, lo stilista aveva 69 anni – Moda – Ansa.it

 Civitanova piange la scomparsa di Cesare Paciotti, imprenditore e stilista della calzatura tra i più noti e amati nel mondo della moda italiana. E’ stato stroncato a 69 anni da un malore nella sua casa di Civitanova Marche, in provincia di Macerata. I funerali si terranno domani, martedì 14 ottobre, a…

Fondazione Candiolo, il bilancio sociale su ANSA.it – Notizie – Ansa.it

 La Fondazione Piemontese per la Ricerca sul Cancro presenta il suo Bilancio Sociale e di Sostenibilità. Un’occasione importante per raccontare i risultati e i progressi raggiunti nel 2024 grazie alla generosità e alla fiducia di coloro che sostengono la missione della Fondazione e la crescita dell’Istituto di Candiolo – Irccs.…

This experimental “super vaccine” stopped cancer cold in the lab

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have shown that their nanoparticle-based vaccine can successfully prevent several aggressive cancers in mice, including melanoma, pancreatic cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Depending on the cancer type, up to 88% of vaccinated mice stayed tumor-free (depending on the cancer), and the vaccine also…

Trump atterrato in Israele – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’Air Force One con a bordo il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump è atterrato all’aeroporto Ben Gurion di Tel Aviv, in Israele. Ad accoglierlo sono arrivati il primo ministro israeliano Benyamin Netanyahu e la moglie Sara, l’inviato speciale Steve Witkoff, il consigliere e genero del presidente Jared Kushner, la…

Decades-old photosynthesis mystery finally solved

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have finally solved a long-standing puzzle about the earliest moments of photosynthesis — the vital process through which plants, algae, and certain bacteria capture sunlight to generate oxygen and energy-rich compounds. Their research reveals why…

New research reveals how ADHD sparks extraordinary creativity

New research has found that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is linked to higher levels of creativity, and that this creative advantage may stem from a stronger tendency for the mind to wander. The findings, presented at the ECNP congress in Amsterdam, mark the first study to explain how ADHD…

Fentanyl overdoses among seniors surge 9,000% — A hidden crisis few saw coming

Fatal overdoses among adults 65 and older involving fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines have risen dramatically, climbing 9,000% in the past eight years. The rate now mirrors that seen in younger adults, according to findings presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting. This research is one…

Regionali Toscana, urne aperte, si vota fino alle 15 – Notizie – Ansa.it

Urne aperte dalle 7 alle 15 in Toscana per la seconda giornata di voto per eleggere il presidente della Regione tra i tre candidati, Antonella Bundu (Toscana rossa), Eugenio Giani (centrosinistra) e Alessandro Tomasi (centrodestra), e i 40 consiglieri della Regione. Sono circa tre milioni gli aventi diritto al voto.…