Prolonged loneliness in older age increases the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment by 31%
A large study found that prolonged loneliness in old age increases the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment by 31%.
Well-being in older age calls for collective cultural change
The increase in global longevity calls for a cultural change to ensure healthy and active ageing.
“Mapping” the brain of a fruit fly to understand the human brain
For the first time, the brain of fruit flies has been mapped, identifying its ‘mechanisms’, which are very similar to those of the human brain.
Nanorobot to target cancer cells and spare healthy ones
Nanorobots have been created at Karolinska that can specifically fight cancer cells while avoiding damage to healthy ones.
First ever successful face and whole-eye transplant
Facial surgery was performed in New York City. The ocular tissues functioned well, but the patient's vision could not be restored.
Mortality and education: how learning slows the pace of ageing
Numerous studies have shown a clear correlation between a higher level of education and a longer lifespan.
Are interactive toys spying on young children?
A study by the University of Basel raises questions about the way many children’s toy collect data, without making these procedures clear to parents.
Hi-tech earpieces to prevent drivers from drifting off at the wheel
Researchers at the University of California have created a new type of wireless earpiece that can sense when drivers are drifting off at the wheel.
Singing has a powerful impact on the neuronal development of premature babies
Maternal singing has been revealed to be a powerful means of improving the neuronal development and well-being of premature babies.
How computers can read our minds and fight loss of speech
People who are unable to speak have been given cause for hope by the researchers, it might be possible to convert thoughts into sounds.
Dance your anxiety away!
Dancing can do even more than sport to combat anxiety, stress and depression.
A 3D printer to create food from waste and insect ingredients
From Singapore University a cutting-edge 3D printer that can create good and healthy food using a very diverse selection of ingredients as well as waste.
Pancreatic cancer: searching for signals for early detection
Artificial intelligence combined with DNA studies reveals precancerous lesions that are invisible to traditional techniques.
Funding scientific research: IBSA Foundation supports young talents
Research is challenging but full of opportunities. That's why IBSA Foundation continues to support young researchers through the Fellowship project.
The power of sound passes into the coma state
Anxiety can be ‘acoustically modulated’ in neuro-intensive care patients: a high-impact interdisciplinary research pathway.
Magnetic resonance imaging: enhancing the experience with a motion sensor
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing have produced an innovative sensor for MRI scan.
Alcohol: gel invented that reduces damage
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a gel that could reduce the damage caused by alcohol abuse
Community resources for the health of everyone
Il concetto di salute comprende anche il benessere mentale e sociale. Dall’OMS alcuni consigli per creare contesti salutogenici e fare comunità.