The lawsuit is set to affect the 8.5 million people who use the application’s messaging services. But the legal, moral and technological implications of the decision are far more reaching
The U.S. expert, who became an editorial phenomenon with her first book, explains the mysteries of female sexuality using science and humor, in addition to offering tips on keeping passion alive for long-term couples
In his latest book, ‘Determined,’ the researcher uses biology to make the case that free will does not exist, an idea that raises moral doubts about the concepts of guilt, punishment, merit and effort
A study analyzes how the birth rate collapse will reduce the world’s population. Experts warn governments to prepare for the challenges of living in an emptier world
Half of the people who take these weight loss drugs stop treatment within a year. Most regain two-thirds of their lost weight, but a new study suggests there is a way to avoid the rebound effect
In her book ‘Travelers to Unimaginable Lands,’ the expert reflects on the role of caregivers and analyzes how a healthy brain reacts to a sick one
Psychologists and patients condemn the image of depression painted by social media. Some creators have gone from raising awareness to trivializing psychological problems and encouraging self-diagnosis
According to experts, getting spooked recreationally can help you manage stress and anxiety. The consumption of this genre of cinema has skyrocketed after the pandemic
An analysis using pre-pandemic data suggests there’s a mental health crisis among young people’s mental health, but overlooks significant external factors
An experiment with prairie voles — small, fluffy rodents — explains how reuniting with an old partner generates a rush of dopamine that declines as time passes
The French ethologist, one of the fathers of the concept of resilience, delves into the healing power of grassroots sports
Thirty million dogs are slaughtered every year for food. Anthropologists believe that the consumption of this animal becomes normalized in times of famine and then, in some cultural contexts, its prohibition gets difficult
The genetic analysis of thousands of human remains from the Neolithic and Mesolithic explains how mutations that protected the first shepherds also predisposed them to suffer from autoimmune diseases
While the hair transplant market moves $9.5 billion a year, complementary treatments are boosting an emerging industry
The journal highlights their reduction of cardiovascular incidents and the possibilities they create for treating conditions as diverse as addictions, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
Historically, the blame for excessive vomiting during pregnancy was put on the patient. Dr. Marlena Fejzo has found what causes it, which opens the door to creating a medication to prevent nausea in pregnant women
The ‘Nature’ journal selects the most promising ones coming next year, which could impact our health
The recent theft of profiles from the company 23andMe and its financial agreements with pharmaceutical companies is a reminder of the dangers of uploading the world’s DNA to the cloud
The American psychologist states that it is healthier to face and accept one’s fears and insecurities than to hide and suppress them
A review of 37 studies uncovers the consequences of excessive consumption of animal-based foods
A new study estimates more than 200,000 premature deaths have been prevented by cutting carbon emissions worldwide
A study based on more than 400,000 people states that older people who receive frequent visits from family and friends have a 39% lower chance of dying
Over a hundred missives written by lovers, wives and mothers in 1757 offer insights into wartime communication and women’s roles during that period
Posts of women in their underwear are 54% more likely to show up in feeds; posts of men with bare torsos, 28% more likely. This has repercussions on what content creators’ posts look like
The essayist examines the rise of compulsive talkers in his new book ‘STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World’
Pimples after adolescence are becoming increasingly common. A recent study has analyzed the social stigma of this pathology
The Italian researcher, who discovered mirror neurons, talks to EL PAÍS about how the neural network fosters learning, the role of ideology on emotions and why he’s still happy to be working at age 86