Coffee could prevent mental deterioration in people with atrial fibrillation
A new study has revealed that drinking about five cups of coffee every day can protect cognitive functions in patients with atrial fibrillation and prevent them from developing cognitive impairment associated...
They find the key why calorie restriction delays aging
They discover that lithocholic acid produced by intestinal bacteria can mimic the effects of calorie restriction and increase longevity, a finding that could help combat aging without the need to follow...
Hidden fat is an indicator of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms
Visceral fat could be linked to Alzheimer's up to 20 years before the first symptoms of the disease appear, so reducing this type of fat with lifestyle changes could be key...
They warn of the risks of misuse of paracetamol in people over 65
Long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of ulcers, hypertension, heart failure and kidney disease in those over 65 years of age, according to a study that advises reconsidering its...
The Disney princesses for consultation: they reveal what diseases threaten them
A satirical article describes the main health risks faced by Disney princesses who star in some of the company's most famous children's stories and which should be corrected so that they...
Anti-diabetes drugs slow the progression of kidney disease
They demonstrate that the drugs to treat diabetes dapagliflozin and empagliflozin slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, improve patients' cardiovascular health, reduce hospitalizations and represent economic savings.Dapagliflozin and empagliflozin are...
They reveal what to include in the diet to help stop prostate cancer
A diet low in omega-6 and rich in omega-3 enriched with fish oil supplements may reduce the growth of prostate cancer in early stages and delay aggressive treatments in patients under...
34% of Spaniards suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression
34% of the Spanish population suffers from some mental illness, among which anxiety, sleep and depressive disorders stand out, especially among women and those over 50 years of age, according to...
Intellectual stimulation can reduce Huntington’s symptoms
An IDIBELL study reveals that an intellectually active lifestyle delays cognitive deficits in patients with Huntington's and reduces the severity of motor and psychiatric symptoms, opening new avenues for the management...
They discover that the intestine is a promising target for antidepressants
They identify the intestinal epithelium as a new and potentially safer target for the treatment of depression, especially in the case of pregnant women because it would prevent exposure of the...
Lenacapavir, drug that prevents HIV, chosen breakthrough of the year by Science
Science magazine has chosen the drug lenacapavir as the breakthrough of the year, which has demonstrated its ability to effectively prevent HIV infection for six months with just two annual injections...
Exercising boosts cognitive ability in the next 24 hours
They prove that practicing physical exercise provides a cognitive boost to our brain that improves memory for the next 24 hours and is also related to spending less time sitting and...
This is what a quality breakfast should be like to reduce your cardiovascular risk
A study by Hospital del Mar reveals that ingesting between 20 and 30% of the daily energy in the morning and eating a quality breakfast reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular...
A new oral drug improves the prognosis of advanced breast cancer
The combination of the oral drug imlunestrant and abemaciclib improves progression-free survival in ER+ HER2- advanced breast cancer, as demonstrated by a phase 3 clinical trial in which 874 patients participated.The...
They suggest that drinking 3 coffees a day can add 2 healthy years to...
Regular and moderate coffee consumption can add almost two years of healthy life and help prevent cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or cancer diseases and delay the biological processes of aging.Coffee is one of...
How your youth peers influence your risk of addictions
The genetic makeup of friends and schoolmates in adolescence can significantly influence the risk of developing drug or alcohol use disorders, depression, and anxiety in adulthood.There is a saying that says:...
40% of Spanish children could suffer from dysphagia at some point
Within the framework of World Dysphagia Day, the SEORL-CCC has reported that up to 40% of Spanish children may suffer from this swallowing disorder at some point in their lives, so...
Answering these 3 key questions would help detect Alzheimer’s early
A method developed by Japanese scientists based on three questions makes it easy to detect Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, which could contribute to early identification of those affected in senior...
They reveal how fructose becomes a ‘food’ for cancer
Excessive consumption of fructose can promote the growth of tumors because the liver transforms this sugar into nutrients that feed cancer cells, a finding that opens new avenues to investigate how...
A diet rich in fiber could slow the progression of myeloma
A small study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reveals that a high-fiber, plant-based diet can slow the progression of precancerous blood disorders to multiple myeloma and improve patients' quality of...
Pediatricians advise against children using screens before the age of 6
The Spanish Association of Pediatrics has updated its Family Digital Plan with new recommendations on the use of screens by children and adolescents to reduce the negative impact on their health...
Serotonin alters our response to negative experiences
Increasing serotonin levels improves the ability to learn in the face of negative information and helps control behavior, a finding that may help improve the treatment of disorders such as depression...
Spanish scientists reveal that REM sleep disorder predicts Parkinson’s
A study from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS in which post-mortem brain tissue was analyzed confirms a connection between REM sleep behavior disorder and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and dementia with Lewy...
Mounjaro demonstrates a weight loss almost 8 kg greater than Wegovy
A study that has compared the effectiveness of the weight loss drugs Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) shows that overweight or obese patients lost 7 kilos more with the former: the...
Eating dark chocolate associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes
A Harvard study has found that consuming dark chocolate could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 21%, thanks to its polyphenol content that would help control...
Pollution increases the risk of complications in pregnancy and the fetus
Exposure to fine particulate pollutants PM2.5 during pregnancy causes an alteration in immune responses that can increase inflammation in the mother and fetus and the risk of pregnancy complications.Exposure to environmental...
Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes May Increase Dementia Risk
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are 1.9 times more likely to develop dementia, especially if they are obese, according to a study that suggests that...
Drug that treats heart problems could slow Huntington’s
They prove that beta-blocking drugs used to treat heart problems could delay the onset of Huntington's symptoms and slow the progression of the disease, which will help develop new therapies.Huntington's disease...
These dietary errors are behind the increase in digestive cancers
They link an unhealthy diet characterized by an excess of red and processed meat, fast food, alcohol and sugary drinks and an increase in digestive cancers, such as colon cancer, the...
An irregular sleeping pattern may increase the risk of heart problems
Sleep regularity is more important than its duration to reduce cardiovascular risk, since they have identified that altering sleep schedules can affect circadian rhythms and metabolic processes, and increase the risk...
