Daniel Mediavilla

These exceptional individuals maintain strong social bonds, a sense of purpose and have unique genetics that protect against dementia

Researchers have described the mechanism by which a high-fat diet inflames the hypothalamus and increases appetite

The Google Research team behind Med-PaLM doesn’t envision autonomous use or replacing doctors

The Portuguese scientist talks about feelings, their role in the emergence of consciousness and how they connect us to other living beings

The study of infections and genetic analysis are seeking new solutions to a condition that until recently was largely ignored

A series of medical articles suggests the need for greater attention to socioeconomic issues to address the disease, which is associated with obesity, alcohol or tobacco use, and lack of physical activity

Two studies analyze how the disappearance of the Y chromosome or the expression of its genes aggravates some tumors

Experiments with animals and humans indicate that levels of this amino acid can be increased, which extended life in rodents by the equivalent of eight human years

A targeted therapy has more than doubled progression-free survival of patients with gliomas — a disease that killed Spanish golf player Severiano Ballesteros

The study of a patient who has rare mutation in her FAAH-OUT gene opens the door to the development of pain relievers that don’t carry the addictive risk of opioids

A review of the results of four decades’ worth of research points to possible cardiac benefits of healthy plant-based eating

Lengthening telomeres has been raised as a strategy to extend youth, but a new study also links them to an increased risk of cancer

The psychologist just published his book ‘Death by Suicide’ in which he explains it as a public health problem, paying particular attention to the suffering of survivors

The analysis of almost 8,000 MRIs from 29 nations suggests that a harmful social environment alters the structure of the brain

The British scientist reflects on how little we know about the human brain and explains how neurons in a lobster’s stomach may help us understand our mind

The researcher talks about the capacity to know the consciousness without the need for mysterious elements, and how that can help us live

The work observed a slight increase in bleeding in menopausal women, but the authors say it does not establish causality

An experiment has managed to increase the lifespan of a species of yeast by 80% through the use of synthetic biology techniques

The drug would be useful for women with a history of cancer or who are reluctant to accept hormonal treatments

Epigenetic clocks now make it possible to detect the increase in biological age caused by surgery, pregnancy or serious illness

A new study of fish published in ‘Science’ reveals some paradoxes about sexual selection, a process that also affects humans, though this has been somewhat diluted by culture

The Spanish researcher from University College London took part in a macro-study that applies the theory of evolution to the fight against tumors

Despite the public health risks posed by many food items, respect for the freedom to choose and the power of the food-processing industry make it difficult to expand healthy eating habits in society

The University of Granada researcher talks about the limitations of studies showing beneficial effects of sports and other physical activities on brain function

A study shows that cardiologists cannot tell if an evaluation was done by a machine or a technician, and the software’s assessment includes fewer errors

A new study has found an association, though not necessarily a causal effect, between poor quality sleep and a higher likelihood of a cardiovascular accident

The hallucinogenic beverage from the Amazon could be useful for treating depression or addictions, but scientific studies are still lacking