Enrique Alpañés

Trans and cis women show similar levels of physical fitness in competition, according to the first meta‑analysis of the published research

How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functions

An average of 6,000 calories is consumed at Christmas dinner, triple the recommended daily intake

A controversial study suggests that consuming these dairy products may have a protective effect, but experts aren’t so sure

The wellness industry is reinventing itself to attract the other half of the population, mixing in science, quackery and political ideology in the process

Probability of the condition is 18% higher on Saturdays than Wednesdays, with alcohol, tobacco and schedule changes to blame

A small-scale study suggests that patient psychology may limit the effectiveness of GLP-1 agonist medications

Various studies have attempted, without success, to analyze whether reading can increase our empathy. The evidence is clearer regarding its power to enhance culture and mental health

A study points to a paradigm shift, due to the mental health crisis faced by younger generations. Today, distress decreases with age

A retrospective macro-study revealed that the use of GLP-1 agonists is associated with a reduction in the overall risk of cancer among obese or overweight patients

A group of experts says that conservative politics have hampered research on mifepristone. ‘It’s scary to investigate it and look pro-abortion’

A genetic predisposition may explain the enormous variability of this phenomenon, of which up to 47 symptoms have been identified. Contrary to popular belief, age has not been shown to worsen it

New research shows that this method leads to greater weight loss and improved metabolism. Possible rebound effects were not analyzed

Less than 10% of the 100,000 Americans in the study reached the age of 70 in good health

One in 20 people develops a mild form of depression called SAD during prolonged adverse weather events

A study has detected up to 30 times more of these elements in brain samples than in those from other organs such as the liver or kidneys

The British researcher defends the validity of his most famous theory, 30 years after formulating it. Despite social media, he explains that humans can only have a maximum of 150 friends

The doctor, who holds degrees from Harvard Medical School, is confident in anti-aging treatments such as metformin or PARP1 inhibitors. But until these are approved, he practices intermittent fasting

The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims

An analysis of 1,000 genetically diverse mice on different types of calorie-restricted diets and intermittent fasting shows that the potential benefits of these strategies are more complex than previously thought

A longitudinal study, based on 30 brain scans and hundreds of physiological data points, suggests that the positive effects of exercise and sleep can be observed for up to two weeks

The British writer, author of the worldwide bestseller ‘The Midnight Library’, has published ‘The Life Impossible,’ a book about the Spanish island where he was on the verge of losing absolutely everything

A study of the medical records of 82,000 workers shows that the transportation used to get to their jobs affected their physical and mental well-being

Two researchers are studying the effects of lack of sleep on the immune system. Some studies have linked this to an increased likelihood of suffering coronary events. It is also thought to raise the risk of cancer

The research opens the door to understanding whether songs can help people who do not respond to medication or treatment

Different studies have researched how this emotional, overlooked and eminently feminine job plays a crucial role in maintaining familial ties