A team of scientists in Spain recently estimated the duration of exposure to solar radiation needed to obtain the recommended doses of vitamin D. If in spring and summer 10-20 minutes spent in the sun are enough for this purpose, in the winter months it takes almost two hours to reach optimal levels, hence the … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, having a lot of tattoos does not necessarily express low self-confidence. On the contrary, scientists say. They found that women who have more than four drawings on their skin also have more self-confidence, according to a recent study by sociologists at Texas Tech University. According to research cited by Medical Daily, … Read more
Reversal of the situation for the dairy producer Bradet, who became famous in the E.coli contamination scandal. Last week, the Cantacuzino Institute announced that the final result of its analysis shows that E.coli strains from children with hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) are not identical to those found in cheese produced in Bradet. However, documents obtained exclusively … Read more
Approximately 200 dogs and 30 cats regularly donate blood in Romania to the only pet blood bank in the country, located in the Capital. This blood has been used for transfusions for over 1,500 animals. In some cases, not a few, lives were saved. “Active canine donors, who donate regularly (once a month), are about … Read more
The evolution of Parkinson’s disease could be stopped due to a drug commonly used in type 2 diabetes, suggests a clinical study. The drugs currently used against Parkinson’s help to relieve symptoms, but do not prevent brain cell death. The study of 62 patients, published in the journal Lancet, indicates that the drug may have … Read more
You don’t have to be a gourmet to put on an extra 2-3 kg during the holidays. Whether we opt for grandma’s cozonacs and the classic lamb steak, or we enjoy other delicacies in an exotic vacation, we are certainly tempted to exaggerate a little and not to respect our usual meal and training schedule. … Read more
The suffering caused by mental disorders is deep, often hidden and, unfortunately, still insufficiently aware and discussed. Depressive disorder, one of the most common mental disorders, is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. The pain that a person diagnosed with depression experiences is real, although so difficult to locate and sometimes difficult to understand, … Read more
And salt – not just sugar – plays a role in diabetes, according to French researchers who came to this conclusion by dealing with obesity surgery. In their study, published in the American medical journal Cell Metabolism, they estimate that the discovery could lead to the design of new preventive measures, reports AFP. “Simple dietary … Read more
An international scientific team has succeeded in genetically modifying pigs so that their organs are compatible with human transplants. This progress could revolutionize the transplantation of organs (heart, liver or lungs), allowing them to be taken from pigs, instead of human donors who are very few, according to an article published in the American journal … Read more
The human body is made up mostly of water. The percentage varies between 50-70%, being dependent on several factors: age (water content varies inversely with age, so newborns have 75% water, unlike the elderly, where the proportion is 40-50%), sex (men have a higher percentage, respectively 55-65% compared to women, who have 50-55%, mostly due … Read more