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Prof. Antonio Giordano had the pleasure of attending the birthday party of Andrew Douglas, board member of the Sbarro Health Research Organization. Each year, Andrew Douglas hosts a special guest, and this year we had the opportunity to hear from Riley Gaines, who presented her book Swimming Against the Current. Riley Gaines gave a motivational speech about her experiences as an athlete, the challenges she has overcome, and her advocacy for women’s rights and fairness in spor

Heavy smartphone use among adolescents isn't just a matter of habits: it has become a central topic in neuroscience. Today, we know that continuous interaction with digital devices isn't neutral—it directly engages the brain's circuits for motivation and pleasure. At the heart of the phenomenon is the mesolimbic reward system, a neural network that regulates learning, drive to action, and the sensation of gratification. Every notification, message, or "like" can trigger the r

In the United States, the new political offensive on drug prices has reopened a global dossier.The agreements promoted by the Trump administration with various pharmaceutical companies aim to reduce some U.S. prices and link the launch of new drugs to levels practiced in other developed countries. However, this does not mean that the United States already has the world's lowest prices, nor that Europe is automatically destined to pay more. It means more concretely that the ne

Italy's medical sector today faces a structural contradiction that risks undermining the credibility of any long-term innovation strategy. On one hand, our country boasts international leadership in biotechnological research: in centers of excellence, tumor proteomes are analyzed across thousands of molecular variables, and complex networks like the 97 biobanks of the BBMRI.it node are coordinated. On the other hand, this density of scientific knowledge struggles to translat

For many decades, medicine has treated alcohol consumption as a largely "neutral" issue, developing guidelines based largely on studies conducted on male populations. This approach has produced an incomplete view of the real risks. However, scientific data consolidated in early 2026 marks a turning point: the female body exhibits a specific biological vulnerability to alcohol, faster and more severe than long believed. This is not a matter of individual tolerance or willpower

Genetic data reveal a surprising asymmetry in pairings, with a biological legacy we still carry today A study published in  Science  has uncovered a fascinating insight into encounters b etween our ancestors and Neanderthals, painting a compelling picture of interactions between the two human species. The findings suggest a surprising dynamic: women of Homo sapiens paired more frequently with males of Homo neanderthalensis, while unions between sapiens men and Neanderthal wom

When talking about “One Health,” there’s a risk of using complex words to describe a very simple idea: the health of humans, animals, and the environment is closely interconnected. These aren’t separate worlds, but parts of the same system. One Health isn’t an abstract theory or a slogan. It’s a different way of doing prevention. It means recognizing that many diseases don’t originate in the doctor’s office, but much earlier: in farms, food supply chains, antibiotic use, poll

The heart isn’t just the muscle responsible for pumping blood: it’s a fascinating organ marked by surprising biological complexity. Recent studies suggest it has adopted an extreme evolutionary strategy to ensure its survival. Unlike many other tissues that regenerate continuously, the heart has essentially “abandoned” cell division. This choice serves a fundamental purpose: to minimize genetic errors that could lead to tumors. Not surprisingly, primary heart cancer is so rar

A new line of research is opening very different scenarios: a single drop of blood might be enough to obtain precise information on the disease Diagnosing Alzheimer’s has never been simple. Until today, to have a reliable confirmation of the disease, it is often necessary to resort to expensive or invasive tests, such as PET brain scans or the withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid through a lumbar puncture. Effective procedures, certainly, but not always easily accessible or acce

Professor Antonio Giordano now contributes a dedicated column titled “Medicine – Highlights” to Il Mattino, one of Italy’s most esteemed and widely circulated daily newspapers, long-established as a cornerstone of Southern Italian journalism. Below follows the content of the article as published in the Italian edition of Il Mattino. Under stress, women’s cells resist, men’s cells “suicide themselves” A recent study investigated how male (XY) and female (XX) cells respond diff

"Is there any food that will prevent cancer permanently?" The answer may be a big "NO" but there are foods that can help you reduce the...

More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is about 1 in 10, and most of them, almost 90-95%, have type 2...

When your body doesn't create adequate insulin or doesn't use it properly, high blood sugar develops. Insulin is a hormone that controls...

The sun's UV radiation is not only harmful but also deceptive. It can cause premature aging and skin cancer, and it can even reach you...

The US has immunized 50% of the entire population, and nearly 60% of the eligible population aged 12 and above has been completely...

In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer. Cancer of the colon, also known as the large intestine, or...

Panic Attack Panic attacks are acute bursts of dread, panic, or anxiety that occur suddenly. They are debilitating, with both physical...

Water, hot or cold, keeps your body hydrated and healthy. When opposed to drinking cold water, some people believe that drinking hot...

A condition in which malignant (cancer) cells develop in the tissues of one or both testicles is known as testicular cancer. The Cause of...