Red meat and other products linked to risk of type 2 diabetes
Higher consumption of heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, is linked to a 26% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, underscoring the importance of opting for...
Toddlers who spend more time on screens have more tantrums
The increasing use of tablets by young children is linked to an increase in episodes of anger and frustration, according to a study that highlights the importance of parental control in...
Classical music improves mood and relieves depressive symptoms
Research identifies the mechanism by which classical music has beneficial effects on the brain that help improve mood and alleviate depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression.It is widely recognised that...
Sweetener erythritol confirmed to increase cardiovascular risk
Consuming the commonly used artificial sweetener erythritol may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes because it contributes to the formation of blood clots.New research from...
Key mystery about the origin of celiac disease solved
The crucial role played by the intestinal epithelium in the inflammatory response to gluten in people with celiac disease has been discovered, a finding that may help develop treatments for this...
They create a nasal spray that cleans the Alzheimer’s brain of tau proteins
An innovative nasal spray shows promising results in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, as it removes toxic accumulations of the tau protein from the brains of mice and...
ADHD symptoms in children with autism are associated with neighborhood type
Being born in a low-income neighborhood increases the risk that children with autism spectrum disorder will have more severe ADHD symptoms, underscoring the need to improve health equity in these communities.Children...
Shift work may increase the risk of premature ejaculation
The risk of premature ejaculation is higher in men who work shifts, especially if they have a sleep disorder caused by it, and the likelihood of suffering from this sexual dysfunction...
A way to block muscle fatigue from long-term COVID has been found
Research from Washington University in St. Louis has discovered how brain inflammation can lead to extreme muscle weakness in viral infections such as long COVID, bacterial infections or Alzheimer's.Infections and neurodegenerative...
The type of carbohydrates in the diet influences semen quality
Consumption of foods with a high glycemic index, such as certain types of carbohydrates, is associated with a lower sperm count and decreased sperm motility, which negatively affects male reproductive health.Infertility,...
Children and adolescents drink 23% more sugary drinks than 30 years ago
Consumption of sugary drinks among children and adolescents has increased by 23% between 1990 and 2018, according to a study that reveals that 238 million young people – 10% of the...
They create a biomaterial that regenerates cartilage in the joints
A new biomaterial has demonstrated its ability to regenerate damaged cartilage in the knees in a study conducted on sheep and could become an effective therapy to treat anterior ligament tears...
Burps with a sulfur smell, causes and solutions
Certain foods or medications, or digestive disorders, can cause a person's burps to smell like sulfur or rotten eggs. Here's why sulfurous burps occur and how to avoid this nauseating smell.Belching...
The keto diet can raise bad cholesterol and alter intestinal flora
Ketogenic diets increase LDL cholesterol levels and reduce the amount of beneficial gut bacteria, which can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the long term.A study from the University...
Taking omega-3 supplements reduces the genetic risk of hypercholesterolemia
A genetic predisposition to high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides could be countered by taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements, which also help increase good cholesterol (HDL), according to a study.People...
Antioxidant supplement slows progression of late AMD
Taking a daily supplement of antioxidant vitamins and minerals known as AREDS2 helps slow the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in advanced stages, according to a study by the...
Extreme heat kills 175,000 people a year in Europe
The WHO warns that heat stress is the leading cause of climate-related death in Europe and deaths from extreme heat will increase with global warming, urging governments to protect the most...
Spanish scientists associate Anisakis with colon cancer for the first time
Patients with colon cancer have higher levels of antibodies against the Anisakis parasite, suggesting a possible association between the chronic inflammation caused by this parasitic infection and the development of this...
The way men and women process fear memories differs
Spanish scientists have identified new neural circuits involved in fear memory that are different in men and women, which will help to better address neuropsychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress.Fear is...
An injection counteracts aging and increases life expectancy
Singaporean scientists have identified interleukin-11 (IL11) as a key driver of aging and have managed to block its effects with an injection in mice, potentially increasing their healthy life expectancy by...
Heart attacks and strokes decrease after COVID vaccination
The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was up to 10% lower after the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and up to 27% lower after a second dose, according to...
They reveal why exercise reduces symptoms of depression
The mechanisms by which aerobic physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms such as anhedonia and improves motivation have been discovered, and these could help create personalized training programs to combat this disorder.Depression...
Children and adolescents who do not eat breakfast every day are less happy
Skipping breakfast negatively affects children's happiness, according to a study with 150,000 children and adolescents that found an almost linear relationship between a greater frequency of breakfast and greater satisfaction with...
Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human trial
The first human clinical trial to evaluate the effects of cannabigerol (CBG) on anxiety, stress and mood reveals that this non-psychoactive cannabinoid significantly reduces feelings of anxiety.Cannabigerol (CBG) is a non-psychoactive...
Arthritis drugs ease some symptoms of long COVID
A cause of persistent COVID respiratory symptoms has been discovered inside the lungs and a potential treatment has been identified to alleviate them using drugs already approved to combat rheumatoid arthritis.Long...
Childhood diabetes could be treated with a psoriasis drug
Researchers have discovered that the drug ustekinumab, which has been used to treat psoriasis since 2009, can preserve the body's ability to produce insulin and thus help treat the early stages...
Reduced cerebral blood flow may be predictive of Alzheimer’s
A study led by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation's research centre has identified that lower blood flow, measured with a new, more sensitive magnetic resonance imaging technique, is associated with Alzheimer's in...
If you moved a lot as a child you may be at higher risk...
Experiencing multiple moves during childhood, before the age of 15, can increase the risk of suffering from depression in later life by up to 40%, according to research that analyzed the...
Healthy, sugar-free diet linked to younger biological age
A diet rich in vitamins and minerals and especially low in added sugars is associated with a lower biological cellular age, according to a study that warns that even small amounts...
Europe does not approve the long-awaited Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended against approving lecanemab (Leqembi) – already approved in the US – to treat early-stage Alzheimer's disease because the cognitive benefits do not outweigh the...
