Health · SportsYoung Athletes in Italy: Why Cardiac Screening Gaps Put Healthy Teens at Risk
A 15-year-old died playing tennis in Abruzzo despite Italy's strict cardiac screening. What parents and coaches need to know about hidden heart risks.
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Sports · HealthOlympic Sex Testing Controversy: Italian Doctors Warn of Science Gone Backwards
Italian sports medicine experts criticize IOC's SRY gene test for 2028 Olympics, calling it incomplete and unfair as it misses many testosterone conditions.
Health · National NewsContaminated Mussels Trigger Criminal Investigation Across Southern Italy: What Residents Must Know
Contaminated mussels in Naples spark hepatitis A outbreak across Campania and Lazio. Criminal probe underway. Learn symptoms, vaccination info, and safety tips.
Health · PoliticsItaly's 14th Assisted Dying Case: Woman Uses Eye-Tracking Device After 2-Year Wait
Italy's 14th assisted dying case: Libera used CNR eye-tracking device to self-administer lethal medication after 2-year wait. How tech solved legal barriers.
Health · National NewsH9N2 Bird Flu Case Contained: All Contacts Test Negative in Lombardy
H9N2 avian flu case in Lombardy contained. All contacts tested negative. Italy's surveillance system prevents spread. What residents need to know.
Sports · HealthItalian Footballer Edoardo Bove Scores First Goal After Cardiac Arrest in Return with Watford
Italy midfielder Edoardo Bove scores first goal just 3 months after cardiac arrest. Italian medical rules ban ICD players, forcing his Watford move.
Health · National NewsTrieste Researchers Identify Rare SF3B3 Genetic Disorder: Diagnosis Now Possible for Families
Italian researchers discover SF3B3 disorder causing developmental delays. Genetic screening available through SSN—ending diagnostic odyssey for families seeking answers.
Transportation · HealthWhy Italy's Public Transport Crisis Costs You €34 Billion Yearly
68% of Italians avoid buses and metro. Discover how poor transit drives pollution, health risks, and €34 billion in annual social costs affecting residents.
Health · National NewsItaly's Healthcare Crisis: 18,000 Attacks on Medical Workers in 2025
Italy recorded 18,000 attacks on healthcare workers in 2025, affecting 23,367 staff—mostly nurses in emergency rooms. New security measures and tougher laws aim to protect medical personnel.