Daniel Mediavilla

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

Works that use neuroscience to dole out life advice are usually bestsellers, but they often lack scientific rigor

A team of American scientists examined for the first time a type of protein from the group of ion channels that is behind the sensation of coldness

A new study shows that there has been a 6% overall increase in feelings of worry, sadness, stress or anger caused by the Covid pandemic, financial crises and social inequality

The French researcher questions the idea that most people are gullible and that the media can easily change their minds

According to a British study, introducing peanuts to infants’ diets could prevent 10,000 children from developing a nut allergy each year

Yet another study claims to show the health benefits of coffee. But scientists note that the causal effect has not been well established

Just 75 minutes of mild physical activity a week are enough to prevent one in 10 premature deaths

A group of researchers is studying the biological tools that allow the naked mole-rat to be fertile until old age with a view to helping humans

An analysis in 15 countries suggests that families must be protected from sales strategies for these products, which include misleading statements

New studies have found links between brain disease and genetic variants known to predispose people to cavities, dentures and missing teeth later in life

The French researcher talks to EL PAÍS about the latest advances in brain research, how exposure to language affects learning and the dangers of technology

New research has found a link between the use of these drugs and the loss of effectiveness of antibacterials

An initiative born in the UK challenges people to stop drinking for 31 days; however, more is necessary to tackle consumption of this addictive drug

Experts offer tips to help us exercise effectively without ending up in the physio

Research shows that, while cultural influence is essential to these habits, one is also born with certain tendencies that increase the risk of addiction

New immunotherapies can allow healing cells to be activated or deactivated according to the stage of the disease, while more accurately targeting tumors

A nuclear fusion experiment at a US national lab reached a milestone on the path to producing clean and almost endless energy, although commercial applications are still a long way off

In recent years, studies have proven that weight loss can help those living with type 2 diabetes be less reliant on drugs such as insulin

A new class of biomarkers increases the sensitivity of liquid biopsies in locating early-stage tumors from 10% to 62%

A new book explores how brain research helps us understand what it means to be human

Treating chronic ailments requires a combined psychological, social and biological approach

Powerful hormonal activity during this period, similar to what happens in adolescence, produces structural and functional changes that lead to behavior observed in many animals

The Danish biologist has published a book that brings together the latest research on how to live longer lives, from having a healthy diet to anti-aging drugs

When a person smokes, they inhale more than 4,000 substances. Experts says the health damage begins with the first cigarette and compounds over time

A research study shows that even small increases in physical exercise can lower the risk of premature death

Hallucinogenic substances are experiencing a renaissance after very promising scientific research results