The female brain undergoes a metamorphosis during pregnancy
A groundbreaking study reveals how the human brain transforms during pregnancy with images showing changes in grey and white matter and improvements in connectivity that suggest remarkable neuroplasticity in adulthood.Pregnancy is...
Europe recommends that the mpox vaccine can be administered to adolescents
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended extending the indication for the smallpox and mpox virus vaccine Imvanex to include adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, after verifying its safety and...
Eating foods rich in flavonoids may reduce the risk of dementia
Eating more flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, tea, dark chocolate and red wine, could reduce the risk of dementia by up to 28%, according to a study that confirms the benefits...
Blood test predicts early Alzheimer’s with 91% accuracy
The new APS2 blood test is 91% accurate in early detection of Alzheimer's, significantly outperforming traditional medical assessments and potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment of the dementia.The traditional medical screening...
Pollution and heat increase stroke cases as much as tobacco
Fatal stroke cases have increased by 70% globally between 1990 and 2021, according to a study that highlights the impact of obesity and high temperatures and highlights air pollution as a...
The MIND diet may reduce the risk of memory loss in adults
A study involving more than 14,000 older adults finds an association between following the MIND diet, which combines foods from the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, and a reduced risk...
Key to preserving speech in Parkinson’s discovered in the brain
A new study uncovers the brain mechanisms behind speech difficulties in Parkinson's patients, which could explain why some treatments improve the problem while others make it worse.Parkinson's disease is characterized by...
Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases
Regular and moderate consumption of coffee and caffeine may help reduce the risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, according to a study that suggests its protective...
Listening to music benefits patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Patients with acute myeloid leukemia undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant experience relief from symptoms such as pain, fatigue or nausea and an improvement in their emotional well-being when listening to...
Accumulating fat in the abdomen and arms increases the risk of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s
Abdominal and arm fat increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to a study that indicates that high muscle strength reduces this risk and improving body composition would help...
Banning children from having certain friendships makes their behavior worse
A study reveals that controlling mothers who forbid their children to be friends with children they do not like can damage the child's social reputation and contribute to his isolation, aggravating...
Soft drinks worsen menstrual pain, but coffee relieves it, they reveal
They explain why soft drink consumption could increase the chances of suffering from primary dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain, while coffee consumption seems to have a protective effect against more severe cases.Experiencing...
Prolonged exercise helps to have healthier abdominal fat
Obese people who exercise regularly for several months or years have healthier abdominal fat tissue and can store their body fat more effectively.A recent study from the University of Michigan has...
Having high cholesterol or losing vision increases the risk of dementia
Avoiding 14 risk factors that begin in childhood and continue throughout life, such as high cholesterol levels or untreated vision loss, would help prevent or delay almost half of dementia cases.As...
Depemokimab halves the rate of severe asthma exacerbations
A biologic drug from GSK (Depemokimab) administered twice a year has been shown to reduce the rate of eosinophilic asthma attacks by up to 54% over 52 weeks, also reducing hospitalizations.Severe...
Probiotic mixtures may benefit the neurodevelopment of premature babies
A pioneering Spanish study has evaluated the positive effect of administering a probiotic mixture for the neurodevelopment of premature neonates at two years of age, as well as its impact on...
4 industries of death: causing 2.7 million deaths in Europe
A WHO report on the impact of non-communicable diseases in Europe points the finger at four powerful industries for their direct influence on the deaths of 7,500 people every day: tobacco,...
Changes in the brain of Internet-addicted teenagers revealed
Internet addiction in adolescents alters connectivity in key brain networks and affects attention, memory and emotional processing, which could influence their development and well-being, according to a review of studies.Concern about...
Epilepsy drug shows promise for sleep apnea
Sulthiame, a drug treatment already used to treat epilepsy, is emerging as a promising option for people with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP, according to a clinical trial presented...
What are eyebrows for? Functions and tips for caring for them
Eyebrows not only define your look, but they also perform essential functions, from protecting your eyes to expressing emotions. We'll show you what eyebrows are for and how to properly care...
Liraglutide for weight loss proved safe and effective in children
A trial that has demonstrated the efficacy and safety of Saxenda (Liraglutide) in children aged 6 to 12 years, in which it has managed to reduce BMI and control blood pressure...
A molecule restores cognition and memory damaged by Alzheimer’s
The deterioration of cognitive functions and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's could be reversed thanks to a new molecule that has been successfully tested in mice with symptoms of the disease...
The first oral treatment for acute myeloid leukemia arrives in Spain
INAQOVI®, the first oral monotherapy treatment funded in Spain, for adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy, has landed in our country.Acute...
Yoga and low-impact exercise help control incontinence
Pelvic floor yoga may help treat urinary incontinence in women, with daily sessions for three months showing to reduce the frequency of episodes similarly to a general low-impact fitness program.A new...
6 types of depression identified with scanners and artificial intelligence
A study reveals that the combination of brain imaging and machine learning can identify subtypes of depression and anxiety and help predict which treatments would be most effective for each patient...
Possible cause of Alzheimer’s identified for targeting therapies
The real cause of brain damage in Alzheimer's patients may be proteins other than beta amyloid, according to a new study that may help develop therapies against this target.Current theories about...
Using saline nasal drops reduces colds in children in two days
A recent study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress has revealed that the use of saline nasal drops can reduce the duration of the common cold in children by two...
5 billion people face deficiencies of 4 essential nutrients
Billions of people around the world consume inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential for human health. A silent crisis that affects more than two-thirds of the population, particularly impacting women and...
Dangerous pathogens detected in bats, sparrows and pigeons in Madrid
Researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid have found potentially dangerous pathogens in the urban fauna of the capital of Spain, especially in bats and birds, where they have found everything...
Massive molecular changes occur between the ages of 40 and 60
They found that dramatic changes occur in our molecules and microbiomes during our 40s and 60s that could influence disease risk, underscoring the importance of taking care of our health during...
