Healthy living

Increased risk of hip fracture in women who are vegetarian

Women who follow a vegetarian diet and do not eat any foods of animal origin could have up to a 33% higher risk of suffering a hip fracture due to a...

1 in 7 children have symptoms of COVID 12 weeks after infection

Those under the age of 18 also suffer from persistent COVID, as a study has shown that 1 in 7 children have symptoms of the coronavirus even 12 weeks after diagnosis...

The UN calls for adapting forests to protect them from fires

Forest fires have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares around the world, to which high temperatures and drought have contributed. The UN indicates how to adapt forests to climate change...

Abusing ultra-processed foods increases the risk of cognitive decline

Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods, such as prepared foods or soft drinks, could promote brain aging, accelerating its deterioration and diminishing cognitive function. ...

Eating animal protein could reduce mortality in older adults

They associate the consumption of animal protein with a lower risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in people over 65 years of age, due to its protective effect on muscle strength...

They find genetic traits that promote addiction to alcohol and tobacco

Why are some people more likely to become addicted to substances like alcohol or tobacco than others? A new study has found that it could be due to differences in...

Parents can learn to identify if their baby cries in pain

The ability of adults to detect if the crying of an unknown baby is due to discomfort (hungry, sleepy...), or to pain, is greatly improved if they have experience as parents...

Sedentary or overweight children, more vulnerable to extreme heat

Overweight or obese children and those who do not get enough physical exercise have more difficulty coping with high temperatures, so global warming will have worse consequences for their health. ...

They associate hyaluronic acid and the activation of muscle repair

They discover that the hyaluronic acid present in the body plays a key role in muscle recovery, since this substance activates muscle stem cells to repair damaged tissues. ...

They detect signs of Alzheimer’s in the blood 17 years before its appearance

A new tool – an immuno-infrared sensor – can identify people who will develop Alzheimer's up to 17 years before they show the first symptoms, which could help improve their treatment. ...

One in 8 COVID patients has sequelae of the disease

One in eight adults infected with coronavirus suffers from persistent COVID, according to a study that identifies its core symptoms, such as chest or muscle pain, shortness of breath, loss of...

Hair loss and lack of libido, new post-COVID symptoms

They find 62 symptoms that are significantly associated with persistent COVID, including certain sexual dysfunctions or hair loss, and that some population groups are more at risk of developing them. ...

They discover a molecule that could help treat celiac disease

CSIC researchers have discovered that a molecule from a carnivorous plant would be capable of counteracting the toxic effect of gluten in people with celiac disease, making it a natural way...

An international alliance will try to end childhood AIDS by 2030

That all children with HIV can have access to treatment against infection is the goal of the new international alliance of UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO, which aims to end childhood AIDS...

Pig organs are resurrected after their death, a milestone for transplantation

They restore key cellular functions in organs – hearts, livers, kidneys – of dead pigs with a new technology called OrganEx, which could be used to keep transplant organs in good...

Self-reflection improves cognition and brain health in old age

Reflecting on our own thoughts, feelings and behaviors – known as self-reflection – can help us improve our cognitive abilities and brain health and reduce the risk of dementia. ...

Vitrified eggs maintain their quality even for eight years

The survival and fertilization rates of vitrified eggs do not change if they are frozen for longer, as it has been shown that they maintain their quality intact for up to...

They find why premature infants have healthier intestines

They discover why breastfed premature babies have a healthier gut microbiota than those who drink formula milk: the answer could lie in how they digest it and absorb nutrients. ...

They reveal why eating a lot of meat increases cardiovascular risk

They link higher meat consumption with a higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease, a risk that is linked to interactions between red meat, our gut microbiome, and bioactive metabolites. ...

Children who sleep less than 9 hours have worse brain development

Sleeping little in childhood, considered less than nine hours a day, alters some areas of the brain related to intelligence, memory and well-being, which negatively interferes with the cognitive development of...

Rapid loss of smell predicts alterations associated with Alzheimer’s

A rapid loss of smell in older adults may be a warning sign of impaired cognitive function and structural changes in the brain linked to the development of Alzheimer's and other...

A compound in strawberries may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Strawberries contain a compound called pelargonidine that seems to have a protective effect against Alzheimer's, since it has been attributed an anti-inflammatory power that would prevent the formation of plaques and...

Stress in pregnancy interferes with the absorption of iron by the fetus

They discover that pregnant women who suffer chronic stress during late pregnancy could reduce the ability of the fetus to absorb iron by up to 15%, especially in the case of...

Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods is associated with a higher risk of dementia

People who include large amounts of ultra-processed foods, such as chips, cookies or soft drinks, in their diets may be at higher risk of developing dementia. ...

Exercising 5 to 10 hours a week linked to lower mortality

Adults who get between 300 and 600 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, twice what the WHO recommends, have the lowest associated risk of premature death, especially from...

Resistant starch could help prevent hereditary tumors

The resistant starch contained in foods such as green bananas, oatmeal or peas can help prevent certain types of cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a disease that predisposes them to...

They reveal why prolonging breastfeeding prevents obesity

Galician researchers discover the mechanism by which prolonged breastfeeding can protect against the development of obesity in adulthood, even if the diet is high in calories and high in fat. ...

Unexpected virus suspected of causing mysterious childhood hepatitis

Acute childhood hepatitis, which has already affected more than 1,000 children, may be related to adeno-associated virus 2 – which needs to join another virus to infect – and to a...

Taking frequent naps linked to higher risk of stroke and hypertension

Napping during the day or on a regular basis has been associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure or stroke, a link because nappers report having a worse night's...

Drinking three beers a week contributes to cognitive decline

Drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week – equivalent to two 250ml glasses of wine or three beers – increases iron levels in the brain and can cause brain...