Using social media at night causes delayed sleep
People who post to social networks like Reddit at night are more likely to stay up long after their usual bedtime because their brain activity increases while waiting for responses from...
Ketamine is as effective as ECT in treating major depression
Intravenous ketamine administration may be as effective or more effective than electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in relieving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and without causing adverse effects.
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They describe the 12 symptoms that characterize persistent COVID
They identify the 12 symptoms that define prolonged COVID, which include discomfort after physical or mental exertion, mental confusion or gastrointestinal disorders, and that will help to better diagnose and treat...
Good cholesterol and high blood pressure linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s
A study finds that elevated levels of HDL (the 'good') cholesterol and blood pressure determined by an individual's genetics are risk factors that increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's.
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Contact with dogs and cats helps to better face exams
The high levels of stress and anxiety that many young people experience during exam time can be reduced by interacting with dogs or cats, which can also help them improve their...
Artificial intelligence would already be able to ‘read’ the human mind
They create a decoder of brain activity based on artificial intelligence, which manages to 'read' the mind by translating the thoughts of people with speech problems into text while they imagine...
Living near the beach or spending the summer on the coast benefits health
People who live near the sea or visit coastal areas regularly enjoy better health regardless of the country they come from or their income, according to a study carried out in...
This is how obesity and diabetes affect children during pregnancy
Children whose mothers had obesity or diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to develop diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease both during childhood and adolescence and as adults.
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Spanish children take more than twice as much sugar as recommended
A study by the University of Granada reveals that Spanish children consume 55.7 grams of added sugars per day (more than double the recommended amount) and points out the foods with...
Eating apples or blackberries reduces the risk of developing frailty
Eating fruits rich in flavonols – plant substances with beneficial properties – such as apples or berries every day can help keep you strong and reduce the chances of developing frailty...
Vegetarian and vegan diets benefit the heart and the climate
Following a vegetarian or vegan diet reduces cholesterol and fat levels in the blood and the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49%...
They decipher how to predict pain through electrodes in the brain
For the first time, they identify chronic pain biomarkers by measuring neuronal activity in areas of the brain with electrodes, a finding that can help guide diagnosis and develop more effective...
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with bone and extra-osseous diseases
Several experts have explained the need to have adequate levels of vitamin D to prevent bone problems and diseases such as diabetes, among others, within the framework of the 4th edition...
Viewing images of food on your mobile can help satisfy your appetite
Images of appetizing food abound on the internet with the intention of inducing us to consume it, but a study has shown that repeatedly looking at photos of food on your...
They present the first drug that improves stiff heart syndrome
Spanish scientists present the first drug that can improve transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis –stiff heart syndrome– because it is capable of eliminating amyloid protein deposits from patients' hearts.
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Looking at the clock while trying to fall asleep aggravates insomnia
They show that looking at the time when we are unable to fall asleep increases frustration and insomnia, as well as the chances of resorting to drugs such as sleeping pills,...
Talking for more than 30 minutes on the mobile can raise blood pressure
Making or receiving calls on your mobile phone for 30 minutes or more a week can increase the chances of developing hypertension by 12%, a risk that increases the longer this...
Cannabis in early pregnancy also affects fetal development
They analyze the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy on the development of the fetus and find that even occasional use in the first trimester influences a lower birth weight of...
They show that Ozempic effectively treats obesity in adolescents
Ozempic is a diabetes drug used to lose weight that has also been shown to treat obesity in adolescents, with 74% of those who received it improving their BMI and 45%...
They point out 10 toxic pesticides for neurons affected by Parkinson’s
Exposure to environmental toxins has previously been linked to Parkinson's, and a new study has identified 10 pesticides that damage dopaminergic neurons that are implicated in the development of the disease.
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Scientists discover how toxic Alzheimer’s proteins invade the brain
They observe for the first time that the toxic TAU protein that causes Alzheimer's spreads through the brain through synapses, so that therapies aimed at avoiding it may help prevent the...
Alert: the next 5 years will be the warmest ever recorded
A UN report warns that world temperatures will reach record levels driven by greenhouse gases and the natural phenomenon of El Niño, which will affect health, food security and the environment.
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Carcinogenic mycotoxins detected in bee pollen sold in Spain
Spanish scientists detected carcinogenic mycotoxins in more than 80 bee pollen samples that are marketed for human consumption in countries like Spain, and warn that they may pose a health risk.
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They successfully treat severe depression by reversing brain signals
They discover that an alteration in the communication between two areas of the brain causes severe depression and that a type of magnetic stimulation can correct this abnormal flow in patients...
Creativity increases when you wake up as soon as you fall asleep
In the sleep initiation phase, the ability to think creatively increases and waking up at that time helps to find solutions to problems, especially if we receive indications about the subject...
Non-sugar sweeteners such as saccharin do not help control weight
The WHO warns that regular consumption of non-sugar sweeteners such as stevia or saccharin does not help to control weight in the long term and may increase the risk of developing...
The benefit of a healthy diet is similar to taking 4,000 more steps a...
Eating a healthy Mediterranean-style diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fish and limiting red meat consumption can improve fitness in a similar way to taking 4,000 more steps...
Having periodontitis can greatly increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and stroke
A report prepared by experts in neurology and oral health warns of the link between periodontitis and neurological diseases and points out that this condition can double the risk of Alzheimer's...
Emergency: one in 10 babies born in the world is premature
Between 2010 and 2020, 152 million premature babies were born. Of every 10 children born, one is born prematurely – before 37 weeks of pregnancy – and every 40 seconds...
Know what smell of soap can attract or prevent mosquito bites
They show that washing with some soaps makes us more attractive to mosquitoes, while others help to repel these insects and prevent their annoying bites, although the effects also depend on...
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