Breast cancer in young women has increased by 29% in three decades
A study reveals that the rate of new cases in those over 55, who still make up the majority, remains stable, but diagnoses are increasing at younger ages
The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes people to smoke less opens a new path for treating addiction
A study identifies rare variants in a gene associated with reduced tobacco consumption
Liset Menéndez de la Prida, neuroscientist: ‘It’s not normal to constantly seek pleasure; it’s important to be bored, to be calm’
The researcher has published a new book that unpacks the inner workings of the ancestral neural GPS that allows us to locate ourselves in the here and now, recall memories, and imagine future worlds
The five ‘ages’ of the human brain: Crucial changes occur around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83
A study identifies four key turning points in the development of neural connections throughout life, a finding that may help in understanding alterations in cognition and behavior
Neurologists warn against controversial migraine surgery: ‘Scientific evidence is lacking’
US plastic surgeons support the operation, but the Spanish Society of Neurology warns that its therapeutic role is not sufficiently supported
Guided missiles targeting tumor cells open a new route to combat cancer
A major European clinical research event in oncology gives a boost to antibody–drug conjugates, treatments that work like a Trojan horse, delivering chemotherapy to the interior of malignant cells
María Corina Machado: ‘Venezuela’s freedom is near. It has been a long and painful journey’
The Venezuelan opposition leader, recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, asserts that the Maduro regime ‘is weaker than ever’
‘Deaths of despair’: Global mortality plummets, but increases among young people in North America due to drugs and suicides
The first snapshot of the state of health in the post-pandemic world reveals high levels of deaths among young people in the United States, Canada, and Mexico ‘driven by economic, social, and psychological factors’
The REPAIRome: A catalog of DNA scars sheds light on a path to fighting cancer resistance
Researchers say the catalog has already led to the identification of genetic mechanisms involved in kidney cancer and will help develop personalized treatments in oncology
The great revolution against Alzheimer’s: ‘It’s the first time in human history that we’ve managed to slow the disease’
A scientific review examines advances in the field and addresses the controversy surrounding new drugs, questioned due to their price and modest efficacy
Study reveals how air pollution can trigger harmful changes in the brain that lead to neurodegeneration
A team of scientists identifies a molecular mechanism that helps explain how airborne toxins influences Lewy body dementia
Dopamine fasting: Why you can’t and shouldn’t try to eliminate the key brain chemical
The science suggests that undergoing a detox is a ‘simplistic’ strategy to combat society’s hyperstimulation
Susana Puig, dermatologist: ‘A tan is the body’s response to skin damage — there’s not much sense in seeking it out’
The melanoma expert and new director of research center IDIBAPS reflects on the impact of Trump’s cuts and warns of the slowing of scientific advancement
Anatomy of the (known) health damage caused by plastics: ‘Grave, growing and under-recognized’
‘The Lancet’ warns that the risks of more than two-thirds of known substances are being ignored. The scientific publication has launched a Countdown to monitor the situation ahead of a global meeting in Geneva
The myth of swallowing your tongue: Experts warn of the danger of delaying CPR
An analysis debunks long-held misconceptions about the best way to perform resuscitation and emphasizes the importance of immediate chest compressions in the event of cardiac arrest
The emotional burden of flirting on your phone: Lies, ghosts, and crumbs of attention
Toxic behaviors, such as ghosting or intermittent flirting to maintain the other person’s interest, damage self-esteem, increase feelings of loneliness, and fuel dating app fatigue
The Ozempic boom and new obsession with thinness are threatening body positivity
As anti-obesity drugs gain traction and thinness is increasingly equated with health, the movement to accept diverse body types is being sidelined
Anna Gilmore, public health researcher: ‘Just four products cause at least a third of all deaths’
The British scientist examines the techniques that companies use to influence public opinion and how these tactics impact our health
Naomi Oreskes, Harvard professor: ‘Science is vulnerable when it discovers things that threaten authority’
The science historian speaks openly about the effects of Trump’s research cuts, the rise of pseudoscience, and how the global web of disinformation is spun
‘Obesity can kill’: Controversial campaign by Ozempic drugmaker sparks backlash
Novo Nordisk’s campaign, which aims to speak ‘without filters’ by declaring obesity a disease, has been strongly criticized on social media: ‘It’s indecent’
Robert Zatorre, neuroscientist: ‘Music touches every cognitive function there is’
The Montreal-based researcher, a pioneer in the neuroscience of music, claims the role of this discipline as a tool with therapeutic potential for communication and expression of emotions
The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: ‘The long-term effects are unknown’
Scientists have observed these tiny particles in the intestine, in the liver… and even in the brain. Experts have evidence that microplastics can cause DNA damage
Keys takeaways from the world’s biggest cancer research conference: Trojan horses and blood tests as treatment guides
The meeting of the American Society of Oncology focused on optimizing immunotherapy and other advanced treatments for improving survival
Erectile dysfunction ‘can be a warning of a cardiovascular problem’
About half of male adults between the ages of 40 and 70 suffer from erection trouble, but there are effective treatments, such as Viagra or penile prostheses
Pioneering trial reveals alternatives when mammograms fall short in breast cancer detection
Dense breast tissue can mask cancer in conventional tests. A study shows the most effective complementary imaging techniques for detecting malignant lesions in screening programs
The Ozempic universe expands: These drugs also treat fatty liver disease
A trial shows that semaglutide stops fat accumulation and liver fibrosis in a disease associated with metabolic dysfunction
The hidden abuse of chemsex: ‘It’s like connecting on the edge of the abyss’
Problematic substance use leads to relational difficulties, mental health issues, and addiction, which, in the worst cases, can result in overdose deaths or suicide
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