Taking olive oil daily reduces the risk of dementia
A study that analyzed data from 92,383 adults reveals that consuming at least a teaspoon of olive oil every day can reduce the risk of dying from diseases related to dementia...
Intermittent fasting has potential to protect against fatty liver
A study reveals the most effective intermittent fasting pattern to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and avoid liver inflammation, cirrhosis and liver cancer, and identifies that the drug pemafibrate...
New advance in the treatment of spinal injuries with infrared light
Treatment of spinal cord injuries could be improved with a therapy that uses red and near-infrared light to promote the regeneration of nerve connections and restore sensation and mobility in these...
Abusing ultra-processed meat or breakfast reduces years of life
The mortality rate is “slightly higher” in people who eat more ultra-processed foods and this association is stronger in certain products, such as meat-based products, sugary drinks, or ultra-processed foods for...
Firefighters may have a higher risk of prostate cancer
Two new studies find that occupational exposure to PFAS chemicals and wildfire smoke may increase firefighters' risk of developing prostate, kidney and bladder cancers.Firefighters may face an elevated risk of developing...
An implant similar to a solar panel in the eye could restore sight
Australian scientists are studying the use of a neuroprosthesis with solar panels implanted in the retina to restore vision in people with damaged optic nerves due to diseases such as AMD...
CRISPR technique improves vision in people with hereditary blindness
A drug designed with CRISPR gene editing has improved vision in a group of patients with Leber congenital amaurosis, a congenital eye disease that causes progressive vision loss during childhood.CRISPR gene...
One in 4 children aged 12 and 13 has smoked e-cigarettes at some point
A survey by the Government Delegation reveals that 34.6% of children aged 12 and 13 have drunk alcohol and 25% have used electronic cigarettes at some time, data that increases significantly...
A type of fiber can exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease
They discover that the consumption of a type of common dietary fiber called inulin can negatively influence the microbiota and the immune system and intensify the symptoms of patients with inflammatory...
An internal clock regulates the menstrual cycle, also synchronized by the moon
A study reveals that the menstrual cycle is regulated by an internal mechanism that acts like a clock rather than by external processes, which is also influenced by the lunar cycle,...
Blood test detects knee osteoarthritis 8 years before x-ray
A blood test is able to successfully predict knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before telltale signs of the disease were found on X-rays, a new study shows.Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is...
A healthy lifestyle compensates for bad genetics and helps you live longer
A study that included more than 350,000 adults reveals that adopting a healthy lifestyle around the age of 40 can compensate for the genetic predisposition to premature death and increase life...
Being a hypochondriac can increase the risk of death by up to 84%
A striking study reveals that hypochondriac people paradoxically have an 84% greater risk of dying from all causes and four times more likely to commit suicide than individuals who do not...
Cardiologists recommend climbing stairs to live longer
A physical activity that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine, such as climbing stairs, could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death, according to a study...
Toxic uranium and lead detected in the urine of teenage vapers
Teenagers who regularly use e-cigarettes have high levels of uranium, lead and cadmium in their urine, which could harm brain and organ development. Those who choose sweet flavors show higher...
A balanced diet is linked to better mental health and cognitive function
A balanced diet is associated with better mental health, higher cognitive functions and more gray matter in the brain (linked to intelligence), according to a study in which more than 180,000...
They deny that taking paracetamol while pregnant is linked to autism or ADHD
A study that analyzed data from more than 2.4 million children concludes that there are no links between the use of paracetamol by pregnant women and an increased risk of their...
Stevia May Be the Healthiest Sugar Substitute for the Brain
The brain discriminates between different sweet flavors and it seems that stevia is the one it considers most similar to sugar, according to a study carried out in mice that could...
Being treated by a female doctor is associated with a lower risk of dying
They reveal lower mortality rates and hospital readmissions among those treated by female doctors, especially in the case of female patients, according to a study that has analyzed data from more...
The Balmis Vaccine Institute urges to stop meningococcal meningitis
So far in 2024, cases of meningococcal meningitis in Spain have increased by 35% compared to 2023, therefore, the Balmis Vaccine Institute insists on the importance of intensifying vaccination to achieve...
Bisexual behavior would be genetically linked to taking more risks
They discover that genetic variants associated with bisexual behavior in men are related to a greater propensity to engage in risky behavior and also to a greater likelihood of fathering more...
Vitamin D improves the intestinal microbiota to fight cancer
Vitamin D may boost immunity against cancer because it contributes to an increase in beneficial bacteria in the intestine, according to a major study in mice that showed that tumors transplanted...
They predict the cognitive evolution of Parkinson’s patients through the retina
Basque scientists discover that the thickness of the retina could be an early indicator of cognitive deterioration in patients with Parkinson's, so a test used in ophthalmology would allow predicting neurodegeneration.A...
Mortality due to heat waves increases by 30% in Europe in 20 years
A report warns that Europe is the fastest warming continent and that 2023 has seen a record number of days with “extreme heat stress”, which has caused an increase in heat...
Prenatal folic acid supplements prevent birth defects
Taking folic acid supplements before conception and during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of the baby suffering from congenital malformations, such as neural tube defects and clefts, as confirmed by a...
They find the secret that links a high-fat diet to Alzheimer’s
Spanish scientists discover a link between a high-fat diet and Alzheimer's, a finding that helps explain the relationship between obesity, type 2 diabetes and this disease and can serve as a...
Vaccination campaigns have saved 154 million lives in 50 years
Global immunization campaigns have saved the lives of around 154 million people over the past 50 years, most of them babies, according to a WHO-led study that highlights the key impact...
Reading aloud to children stimulates their cognitive and emotional development
Pediatricians from the Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics (AEPap) recommend that children be read aloud from the first years of life because it helps stimulate their cognitive, emotional and brain...
A compound in blessed thistle may promote nerve regeneration
They discover that cnicin produced by blessed thistle, a plant to which various medicinal properties are attributed, can help improve and accelerate the regeneration of damaged nerves and thus prevent functional...
They identify 200 genes associated with depression that will help combat it
A study has identified more than 200 genes related to depression in populations of different ancestry, a finding that will help reuse drugs and develop new therapies to combat this mental...
