Childhood Rotavirus Infection May Reduce Risk of Adult Digestive Cancer

This study suggests that specific genetic predispositions which make children more susceptible to rotavirus may inadvertently provide a protective effect against certain digestive tract malignancies in adulthood. By analyzing the interaction between common viral pathogens and the human genome, the team in Galicia is opening a new window into how our earliest environmental exposures shape … Read more

La «crisi del settimo anno» di cani e gatti: come affrontare l’inizio di una vecchiaia che diventa sempre più lunga – Corriere della Sera

Veterinary experts and animal health organizations increasingly recognize the “seventh-year milestone” as a critical transition point in the lifespan of domestic dogs and cats. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), pets are generally considered “senior” when they reach the last 25% of their estimated life expectancy, a threshold that frequently falls around age … Read more