Anosmia, the loss of smell: causes and how to recover it
Anosmia is one of the symptoms of COVID-19, but other conditions can also cause complete loss of smell. An expert in olfactory disorders reveals why we stop smelling and how...
Silicosis, from the countertop to the lungs: consequences
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica particles present in materials such as the one used in Cosentino's Silestone countertops, which is why many workers have become...
Sausage finger or dactylitis, the condition of Carlos III
Dactylitis or sausage finger suffered by Charles III of England is a condition associated with diseases such as psoriatic arthritis that is characterized by swelling of the fingers and toes. ...
EVALI, risks of disease associated with vaping
E-cigarettes are harmful to health and can cause EVALI, a disease characterized by severe lung lesions and associated with the use of vitamin E oil in vapers. Know its symptoms...
Kraken, a variant of the coronavirus, more contagious?
The WHO considers the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, renamed Kraken –a mythological sea monster– very contagious, cases are increasing in the US and it has already been detected in 38 countries, including...
Stiff person syndrome, Celine Dion disease
Stiff person syndrome is a rare incurable condition that prevents singer Celine Dion from continuing her career due to muscle spasms she suffers from. Know the causes, symptoms and treatment...
Why do our heads hurt when the weather changes?
Meteorological phenomena affect our body and can cause or intensify health problems such as headaches or migraines in susceptible people. We clarify why your head hurts when the weather changes.
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Always cold feet: causes and tips to avoid it
Always having cold feet is an unpleasant feeling that many people experience, especially in winter. Find out what it is due to, when it can indicate a health problem and...
Why some poop floats and when to worry
Poop is denser than water and should sink down the toilet, but some poop floats. We explain the possible causes of floating stools and in which cases they can indicate...
Zombie pigeon virus: this is Newcastle disease
Newcastle disease causes pigeons to behave like zombies (they turn around, twist their necks...), symptoms that can affect birds all over the world. Learn about its risks and how this...
Syndactyly, the malformation that Almudena Cid hid
The gymnast Almudena Cid has recognized that she has syndactyly, a disorder in which two or more fingers or toes are joined by skin or, in extreme cases, by bone or...
Why do blood lymphocytes rise and when to worry
Lymphocytes are immune cells whose blood levels rise in response to infection or inflammation, but if the increase persists, lymphocytosis may be a sign of leukemia. Know when it is...
New variant of omicron BQ.1, why is its arrival worrying?
The incidence of COVID-19 has increased in Spain, which could be due to BQ.1, a new subvariant of omicron from BA.5, which has been detected in wastewater and is considered highly...
Morning and night erections, what are they due to?
Erections when getting up in the morning or while sleeping at night are common at all ages, but do you know what they are due to? We tell you the...
Nose hairs, should they be cut? Know your role
Nose hairs, known as whiskers, can be unsightly, which is why many decide to trim or wax them. But is this practice dangerous? Find out what the function of...
Immune debt in children: how the flu will affect them this year
During the COVID pandemic, the circulation of other respiratory viruses has decreased and the immune debt suggests that because of them we are more vulnerable to infections. Experts explain how...
Best sleeping positions: how to lie down
The posture we adopt to sleep directly influences our rest, since an incorrect one can take its toll on your health. Find out which is the best position in bed...
Uncombable hair syndrome, what causes crazy hair?
Uncombable hair syndrome is a genetic alteration that causes hair on end that cannot be tamed and gives the affected person a crazy appearance that has flooded social networks. Know...
Physiosexology, therapy against sexual dysfunctions
Physio-sexology is a branch of physiotherapy that helps treat sexual dysfunctions in men and women, such as pelvic floor problems, erectile dysfunction or vaginismus. Find out what techniques it uses...
Tomato flu, how this new infection attacks children
Tomato flu is a new viral infection that has affected dozens of young children in India, causing red, painful blisters all over the body. Know its possible causes, symptoms, treatment...
Sleeping with a fan or air conditioning, is it bad?
The suffocating heat prevents rest on summer nights and the fan or air conditioning can be your allies to sleep better, however, having them on all night carries health risks. ...
Cold brew coffee, how to prepare cold coffee
Cold brew coffee is fresh and less acidic and bitter than traditional coffee. The main characteristic of this drink is that it is infused in cold water and it is...
High platelets, why they rise and when is it a sign of cancer
A high level of platelets in the blood, or thrombocytosis, can indicate anything from an infection to an anemia or inflammatory disorder, or be a possible sign of cancer. Learn...
Black mashua, Andean anticancer properties
The black mashua is a tuber from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia that has shown some efficacy against cancers such as colon or prostate. Discover its health benefits, its nutritional...
SAD lamp: how a daylight lamp improves your mood
Daylight lamps can counteract the lack of light that influences seasonal affective disorder, anxiety or depression. Discover how SAD lamps supply this light condition and improve psychological health.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome, what happens to Justin Bieber?
Singer Justin Bieber has confessed that he suffers from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. We explain what this strange facial paralysis is due to, its symptoms and how this condition, also known...
High monocytes: causes, when to worry and how to lower them
Find out what indicates having a high level of monocytes in the blood, what immune, inflammatory or disease problems it may be due to, when we should worry and what habits...
Voice assistants, uses for health, are they reliable?
Voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant are accessible and easy to use, and have great potential for health care, but do they provide reliable information? Discover its...
Metaverse, applications in the world of health
The metaverse is a parallel reality in which experiences can be lived without moving and which could have various applications in the field of health. We analyze what are the...
Hands always cold: what is it and tips to relieve them
Having cold hands, even though the rest of the body remains warm and the temperature is comfortable, could indicate a health problem. Know the causes of cold extremities and when...
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