Artificial intelligence detects autism in the eyes of 9-month-old babies
An artificial intelligence tool developed by Asturian scientists identifies symptoms of autism in children as young as nine months by analyzing their ocular reactions to certain stimuli, which will allow their...
High consumption of processed red meat increases risk of dementia
A new study once again points to red meat, especially processed meat, associating high consumption with a greater risk of cognitive decline or dementia, and indicates that replacing it with other...
A hidden clue in proteins will help understand the history of life
Spanish scientists discover a new way of fusing genomic data and protein structural data that can help understand the history of life and facilitate the development of vaccines and therapies to...
A pioneering therapy from the San Carlos Clinic slows the progression of myopia
An innovative clinical trial led by the San Carlos Clinical Hospital manages to stop the progression of myopia in children and adolescents by combining diluted atropine eye drops and glasses specifically...
In 2024 the global average temperature will exceed its pre-industrial level by 1.5 °C
The global average temperature exceeded 1.5ºC for the first time compared to pre-industrial levels in 2024, a record driven by greenhouse gas emissions and the El Niño phenomenon that reinforces the...
They reveal what the life expectancy is after receiving a diagnosis of dementia
A study on life expectancy after a dementia diagnosis reveals how many years people with this neurodegenerative disease typically live and how key factors such as age, gender and type of...
They find clues in the brain associated with the predisposition to dyslexia
They discover that genetic variants associated with dyslexia are linked to changes in brain areas related to language, vision and motor coordination, findings that may facilitate earlier diagnoses.Dyslexia is a learning...
They reveal gender differences in our brain present from birth
They reveal that differences in brain structure between men and women are present at birth and that girls have more gray matter, associated with information processing, while boys stand out in...
Head trauma can activate latent viruses and cause neurodegeneration
They reveal that head trauma that occurs in sports such as football can activate viruses such as herpes simplex that are latent in the brain and cause neurodegenerative diseases such as...
Children with autism who speak more than one language have better cognition
Speaking several languages improves cognitive and social skills in children with autism because it enhances functions such as attention, flexibility and communication and reduces repetitive behaviors without negatively affecting their development.Speaking...
A common sleeping pill can damage the brain and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s
They explain how the brain eliminates toxic waste during non-REM sleep and that certain sleep drugs such as zolpidem can disrupt this key process for brain health and increase the risk...
Drinking coffee in the morning better protects you from cardiovascular risk
People who drink black coffee in the morning are 16% less likely to die from any cause and 31% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, compared to those who don't...
Intermittent fasting helps you lose weight and improve cardiovascular health
Spanish researchers prove that intermittent fasting between 5 in the afternoon and 9 in the morning is an effective and safe strategy to lose weight and helps improve cardiovascular health in...
They discover the secret of the Mediterranean diet to enhance memory
The Mediterranean diet improves memory and cognitive flexibility by modifying the intestinal microbiota thanks to certain foods that change the balance of bacteria in the intestine and increase those that are...
They reveal the type of diet to have a healthy intestinal microbiome
An analysis of samples from more than 20,000 people (vegans, vegetarians and omnivores) reveals how the type of diet and the quality and variety of plant foods influence the balance and...
Sugary drinks increase cardiovascular and diabetes risk
The consumption of sugary drinks causes 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million cardiovascular diseases worldwide every year, especially affecting developing countries such as Mexico, Colombia and...
They reveal how being born into a large family influences personality
They analyze how birth order and the number of siblings influence personality traits and find differences in the capacity for cooperation and honesty, which highlights the influence of the family environment...
The size of the pupil while we dream reveals secrets of memories
They discover that pupil size during non-REM sleep is a key indicator for understanding the processes of consolidation of new and old memories, providing new insight into how the brain organizes...
They reveal a secret power of sleep: blocking unwanted memories
They reveal that sleep plays a key role in the brain's ability to block unwanted memories, and how sleep deprivation negatively affects mental health by increasing intrusive thoughts and making memory...
UN members adopt agreement to combat cybercrime
The UN has adopted the first global Convention against cybercrime to strengthen digital and physical security and which includes international cooperation measures, protection of minors, support for victims and prevention of...
The oleanolic acid in grapes would enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy
They reveal that oleanolic acid, a natural compound present in grapes, can improve the effectiveness of camptothecin, a chemotherapy drug, in cancer types such as mesothelioma and glioblastoma, opening the doors...
They reveal the role of a molecule in aging and neurodegeneration
They identify a key role of the NAD molecule in the aging process and the development of neurodegenerative diseases, which opens new therapeutic avenues to improve their prevention and treatment.Researchers from...
Social inequality linked to worse brain health and risk of dementia
An international study shows that social inequality deteriorates brain health and can lead to changes in brain structure and connectivity, highlighting the need to reduce its impact on aging and dementia.The...
Prenatal exposure to certain pollutants can alter behavior
They describe how early exposure to certain environmental pollutants such as endocrine disruptors affects hormonal balance and can alter reproductive and brain functions, as well as social and anxiety behaviors.Among the...
A Spanish study associates the intensive use of pesticides with certain diseases
They prove that chronic exposure to pesticides in farmers who work in greenhouses alters proteins that regulate their immune system and can cause allergic and systemic inflammation that could increase their...
Pediatricians warn of the serious risk of the TikTok Superman Challenge
A viral challenge spread by the social network TikTok known as 'Superman Challenge' can have serious consequences for children and adolescents and has already caused injuries in some of its young...
High coffee consumption associated with lower risk of head and neck cancer
Coffee and tea consumption could reduce the risk of head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, according to research that has linked drinking more than four cups of coffee a...
24% of young women under 20 years of age have suffered gender violence
19 million young people suffer physical or sexual violence by their male partner before turning 20, according to an alarming WHO report that has analyzed the global prevalence of this abuse...
Day of People with Disabilities: 1.3 billion suffer from this problem
On the International Day of People with Disabilities, a health problem that affects 16% of the world's population, the Spanish Society of Rheumatology highlights the need to make rheumatic diseases visible,...
Spanish doctors identify factors that influence low birth weight
Endocrinologists at the San Carlos Clinical Public Hospital have identified genetic and lifestyle factors of the mother that influence the low birth weight of her baby and that could be prevented...
