The scientist studies the molecular clock mechanisms of bacteria, plants and biomedical research’s most popular insect, the fruit fly
The Human Brain Project brain atlas, recently completed after a decade, is one of the biggest scientific challenges funded by the European Union
Running a fever isn’t always dangerous for children. On the contrary, a fever is a key defense mechanism against infections. Therefore, if a child feels well, pediatricians recommend not administering antipyretics
The director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the most comprehensive investigation ever done on what makes us happy, talks to EL PAÍS about joy, relationships and giving up our dreams
General health checks are unlikely to be beneficial, researchers say; even basic blood tests can lead to unnecessary interventions or treatments
The basketball legend, who wants to improve children’s health through the Gasol Foundation, considers mental problems a pending issue in professional sports
Several studies suggest that moderate consumption is associated with lower mortality, though it may have undesirable effects on some demographics, such as pregnant women
The “sunshine vitamin” is absorbed by the body during exposure to UV-B radiation, and from certain foods like oily fish, eggs, and mushrooms