After intense and prolonged exertion, the heart adapts. And not always for the better. Advice from Stefano Carugo, a cardiologist and marathon runner

Marathons and long-distance running: the benefits and risks for the heart – watch out for the warning signs

Findings from 32 controlled studies, involving a total of 1,126 participants aged between 11 and 68, from different backgrounds and cultures

The world is watching the World Cup, and science has discovered that football is good for the heart and helps combat obesity

The system estimates the energy intake from food more accurately. This is because it takes into account how nutrients are digested and absorbed, but above all, it allows for the metabolism of the gut microbiota.

Overweight and with a metabolism out of whack? Here’s the mathematical model for a personalised diet

Physical exercise is one of the most powerful ways to counteract the impact of obesity on health

It’s not just about diet (or medication): how to tackle obesity through exercise

Preparations are underway for another significant step forward, with the possibility of using the procedure even in patients with severe aortic insufficiency

TAVI also offers new treatment options for patients with aortic regurgitation

It is the most common heart valve condition, and the risk increases with age: early detection of the condition is essential for tailored treatment

Aortic stenosis: early signs and how to reach a diagnosis, including with AI

A study has identified possible predictive genetic biomarkers linked to the aggressiveness of certain rare and often unpredictable sarcomas

Rare cancers, a detail hidden in the DNA may reveal which are the most aggressive

Outdoor sport: benefits for physical and mental health

Overweight and obesity: today, treatment involves integrated and personalised approaches

TAVI: what it is, how it is done and how it changes life after surgery

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Elderly people and people with larger cysts would be at higher risk. All indications for personalised surveillance

Pancreatic cancer, early diagnosis of at-risk cysts: here's who to look out for

Cassandra study: new protocol for the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Those who have been living with reflux for many years and, in addition, also suffer from anxiety, are much more likely to develop a chronic form that is difficult to control.

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