Blood Cancer Awareness Month: shining a light on a silent crisis

Each September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month turns the world red to highlight one of the most prevalent and dangerous forms of cancer—blood cancer. This global event aims to raise awareness of blood cancer’s impact on individuals and communities, emphasizing the urgent need for increased action, early diagnosis, and enhanced support for those affected by the []

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Understanding and managing asthma in the summer

What is Asthma?  Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can affect people of all ages, caused by  inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making breathing more  difficult. Typical symptoms can include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest  tightness. Other common symptoms include wheezing and a whistling sound in the chest. The causes of asthma []

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Veronese and the Golden Age of Venetian Art

Paolo Caliari, better known as Veronese, was born in Verona in 1528 and spent most of his artistic career in Venice, where he died in 1588. Along with Titian and Tintoretto, Veronese is considered one of the greatest masters of Venetian painting in the 16th century. Renowned for his large-scale paintings on religious and mythological []

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From sport values to victory: Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors at the Paris 2024 Paralympics

The 2024 Paris Paralympics is poised to be a groundbreaking event that transcends the realm of sports. It’s not just about the athletes’ exceptional prowess, but also the unwavering courage and determination they display in the face of adversity. In a world where sports continue to break down barriers and unite diverse people, this edition []

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Annunciation by Simone Martini

Today, art historian Claudio Sagliocco will lead us to the discovery of another masterpiece for a new Menarini – Pills of Art video: Annunciation by Simone Martini. This painting in tempera and gold on panel was commissioned for the Altar of St. Ansano in the Cathedral of Siena, and dates back to 1333. It is []

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Jet lag and disturbed sleep: how to sleep well, even on vacation

Travelling is an exciting experience that offers an escape from our daily routines and familiar habits and cultures. Longer vacations are often planned for the summer, when people are generally more free from work commitments. However, choosing distant destinations can bring discomfort due to the body’s biological adaptation to a new time zone. A common []

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