Limiting screen time to 3 hours a week improves children’s mental health
A Danish study shows the effect of families with children putting away screens during their free time. After two weeks without using smartphones or tablets, the children saw a reduction in...
A healthy diet during pregnancy reduces the likelihood of autism
Adherence to a healthy prenatal dietary pattern is associated with lower odds of autism diagnosis and social communication difficulties, but not with restrictive and repetitive behaviors, according to a study of...
A piece of the Parkinson’s puzzle has been found that will improve its treatment
A molecular switch has been discovered that activates a key gene to protect brain cells in patients with Parkinson's disease, which will help develop new strategies and drugs to improve treatment...
Melatonin may reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
Melatonin supplements for sleep may reduce the risk of age-related visual decline and slow the progression of vision loss in people with early symptoms of age-related macular degeneration.Melatonin is a hormone...
Too sedentary? 10,000 steps a day can counteract your risks
Taking between 9,000 and 10,000 steps a day can counteract the health risks of spending many hours sitting and reduce the risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease, regardless of the amount...
Depression accelerates memory loss in the elderly, and vice versa
There is a bidirectional relationship between depressive symptoms and memory decline in older people, according to a study, which suggests that interventions to combat depression may help slow cognitive decline.Depression and...
Night owls have greater mental acuity than early risers
If you are more active in the afternoon and are not in a rush to go to bed, we have good news for you: a study reveals that night owls tend...
Toxic metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons of various brands
Toxic metals such as lead and arsenic have been found in tampons from 14 different brands analysed, which could pose a risk to the millions of women who use them every...
Women with depression have a higher cardiovascular risk than men
Hormonal changes and conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity make women with depression more susceptible to developing cardiovascular diseases than men with the same disorder.The female population is more vulnerable...
Why some older women are losing their X chromosomes revealed
Genetic alterations have been discovered that may precede the loss of a copy of the X chromosome in women as they age, a phenomenon that may increase the risk of developing...
Foods rich in soy isoflavones improve children’s attention
Children's cognitive abilities and attention span can be improved by a diet rich in isoflavones, a nutrient found in soy products such as edamame, tofu, and vegetable drinks made from this...
Increased adiposity during pregnancy harms the baby’s mental health
Researchers have discovered why increased body fat during pregnancy is linked to two key hormones for fetal development and can predict a higher risk of children suffering from anxiety, ADHD or...
Talc classified as probably carcinogenic to humans by WHO
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer has evaluated the carcinogenic potential of talc and considers it probably carcinogenic to humans, associating it with an increased incidence of ovarian cancer.The...
The reasons why COVID is more devastating in the elderly are clarified
A study by the University of California reveals the reasons why older people are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and die from it, which are related to a higher viral...
COVID vaccination may reduce asthma symptoms in children
High COVID-19 vaccination coverage is associated with a significant reduction in childhood asthma symptoms, according to a study that suggests the vaccines may offer additional benefits for asthmatic children.Asthma is one...
They reveal how stress triggers fear in the brain and how to prevent it
They discovered how acute stress triggers generalized fear in the brain in the absence of threats and how to prevent or stop it from occurring, which could help develop specific treatments...
New technique shortens time to achieve pregnancy through assisted reproduction
Catalan researchers have developed a new technology that identifies in vitro fertilised embryos that are more likely to implant correctly in the uterus, which will reduce the time to achieve pregnancy.A...
AI-based blood test detects Parkinson’s disease 7 years in advance
A new artificial intelligence-based blood test can predict the development of Parkinson's up to seven years before symptoms appear, which would help diagnose the disease early and improve its prevention and...
An algorithm helps identify an aggressive skin cancer on the face
An algorithm developed by Swedish scientists will help doctors identify the most high-risk cases of basal cell carcinoma on the face, the most common type of skin cancer, helping to target...
This is the diet that can help delay brain aging
A high-quality diet from youth to middle age may preserve brain function in old age, according to a study spanning nearly seven decades that highlights the importance of healthy eating from...
1.8 billion people could lose their health by not exercising
The World Health Organization warns of the risks of a sedentary lifestyle for around 1.8 billion adults who do not do enough physical activity and are more likely to suffer from...
Key antibody discovered in measles prevention and treatment
An antibody has been identified that stops the measles virus before it infects human cells, a discovery that could revolutionize current therapies and vaccines to combat this disease and other serious...
Olives hide a secret for losing weight and treating diabetes
A compound in olives called elenolic acid may lower blood sugar levels and boost weight loss, a study in mice shows, potentially improving the treatment of obesity and diabetes.Overweight and obesity...
A diet low in dairy products increases iodine deficiency, warns WHO
Plant-based alternatives to key sources of iodine such as milk and fish are contributing to an insufficient intake of this mineral in Europe that puts health at risk, especially for pregnant...
Carrying a rare genetic variant may protect against early-onset Alzheimer’s
Carrying just one copy of a rare genetic variant called Christchurch confers some protection against Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could be useful in developing new therapies to prevent or treat...
Havana syndrome: no evidence of brain lesions found
American researchers find severe symptoms among a group of American federal employees who experienced what is known as Havana syndrome, but find no significant evidence of brain injury or biological abnormalities.Havana...
Exercising may reduce risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Men may reduce their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by staying physically fit and doing moderate-intensity exercise regularly, according to a study of nearly 400,000 people over 27 years.Maintaining...
Calming a child’s tantrums with a digital ‘pacifier’ can be harmful
Tantrums are common in childhood, but the way they are managed can affect children's emotional development, and using screens like digital pacifiers to calm them can make it difficult to regulate...
Changes in diet increase the risk of suffering from iodine deficiency
Plant-based alternatives to key sources of iodine such as milk and fish are contributing to insufficient intake of this mineral in Europe, which puts health at risk, especially in pregnant women,...
Having positive experiences can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
The risk of developing cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's can be reduced in people who have positive experiences because a life with less psychological stress improves the energy efficiency of brain mitochondria.Mood...
