Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women
Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-obese women not using the drugs, according…
Recommended blood sugar levels to avoid diabetes-related damage
The levels of long-term blood sugar, HbA1c, can be used to accurately determine the risk of a person with type 1 diabetes developing eye- and kidney complications. A…
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.
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Prof. Francesco Carelli
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Prof. Francesco Carelli, University of Milan, Italy