Daniel Mediavilla

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

Ruxolinitib can curb the attack of the patient’s immune system on the skin cells and reverse the discoloration

Genetic, biological and environmental factors affect male longevity, which is 5.2 years shorter than women in high-income countries, and 3.8 years in low-income countries according to a World Bank study

The Harvard professor of evolutionary biology has published a book linking testosterone to behavioral differences between the sexes

There is a whole industry making money off home kits that do not provide an accurate diagnosis of the causes behind people’s gut issues

The survivability of certain types of cancers is improving but more focus and investment in prevention is needed

A study using mice shows a signaling pathway that could be blocked to help reduce the urge to eat fatty foods