Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution increases risk of heart and lung disease
Exposure to what is considered low levels of air pollution over a long period of time can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation and pneumonia…
Structured exercise program, not testosterone therapy improved men’s artery health
Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men (ages 50-70 years) with low-to-normal testosterone levels, while testosterone therapy provided no benefits…
Malevich, hero with mannequins
by Prof. Francesco Carelli – University of Milan, Rome Kazimir Malevich (1878-1935) was a radical, mysterious and hugely influential figure in modern art. He lived and worked through one…
Sudden death from heart attack more common in people who do not exercise
An active lifestyle is linked with a lower chance of dying immediately from a heart attack, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,…
Detecting single molecules and diagnosing diseases with a smartphone
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers show that the light emitted by a single molecule can be detected with a low-cost optical setup. Their prototype could facilitate medical diagnostics.