While others may be dieting and hitting the gym hard to stay in shape, some people stay slim effortlessly no matter what they eat. In a study publishing in the journal Cell, researchers use a genetic database of more...
Dried fruit in its many varieties is very rich in nutrients
and brings many benefits to the body, if it becomes part of a balanced diet
based on the concept of healthy eating. The false myth that wanted the line's
dried fruit...
Nearly 70 percent of the non-organic fresh produce contains residues of potentially harmful chemical pesticides, according to EWG’s analysis of the latest test data from the federal Department of Agriculture. This year, along with the items on our Dirty...
Plastic baby bottles release an average of 4 million microplastic particles per liter of formula milk fed. The data is the result of a study conducted by John Boland of Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, which also specified that...
Pet owners are becoming increasingly concerned they could catch the coronavirus from their animals, but is that scientifically possible?
The World Health Organisation issued updated information on Thursday 13 March saying "at present there is no evidence that companion...
The launch of PULVIRUS, a joint research project among ENEA, the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) and the National System for Environmental Protection (SNPA, composed of ISPRA and the Regional Agencies of the National System for Environmental Protection) with...
Aluminum is one of the most used materials in our kitchens for cooking and storing food, but not everyone knows that under certain conditions it can even become toxic. Therefore, it is important to know the product you are...
Excessive cold can pose a threat to health, especially for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Here is a guide to protect yourself from cold weather. When the outside temperature drops, our body activates thermoregulation mechanisms to maintain...
Pumpkin is a highly nutrient-dense food. It is rich in
vitamins and minerals but low in calories. Pumpkin seeds, leaves, and juices
all pack a powerful nutritional punch. There are many ways pumpkin can be
incorporated into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and...
Nearly 1 million and 100 thousand Italian students aged 15 to 19 have smoked in 2018. Consumption generally begins in adolescence: almost 100 thousand have tried smoking before the age of 12. A positive element is the reduced ease...
