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No, drinking in moderation does not lengthen your life (even if some studies say so)
A scientific review of existing literature reveals the biases and poor quality of some research that claims a few glasses of wine are good for your health
A scientific review of existing literature reveals the biases and poor quality of some research that claims a few glasses of wine are good for your health
A scientific review unravels the characteristics shared by many of the exceptional patients whose infection remains under control — and who may be able to light the way to a cure
A new study has found a possible explanation for why nursing mothers maintain robust bone mass despite calcium loss. The discovery, in the laboratory, opens the door to treatments against osteoporosis
A group of British researchers describe the evolution of ‘Pseudomonas aeruginosa’ over the last 200 years to the point where it took advantage of an immunological defect to make patients with cystic fibrosis sick
Scientists are looking for biological markers that will shed light on the presence of the still-invisible disease as soon as possible, in order to develop preventive policies
Experts point out that the overuse of screens and decline in outdoor activity are some of the factors behind the rise of the condition which, if not corrected, increases the risk of blindness
A scientific review reexamines the functioning of this sensory network and shows that other organs, such as the intestine, also have taste receptors
A pioneering medical unit is proposing a new therapeutic model to treat patients who suffer from a resistant disease that has been evolving for many years
Two independent studies confirm that the same therapeutic approach of combining two types of oncological treatments improves the response in lung tumors and Hodgkin lymphomas
According to new research, skipping breakfast or excessive screen time are risk factors for developing obesity
A pharmaceutical that links lymphocytes with malignant cells to destroy them reinforces the role of immunotherapy in small cell tumors
The 12-year-old boy is the first person in Europe and the United States with congenital deafness that was able to hear thanks to gene therapy: he’s recovered his hearing, although he will probably never fully develop the ability to speak
Muhammad Mohiuddin is a pioneer in cardiac xenotransplantation with porcine hearts: his team has already carried out successful transplants for two patients, though they died within a few weeks of surgery
An experiment in mice reveals that a lack of coordination between the brain’s central timekeeper and the muscle’s molecular clock accelerates muscle tissue dysfunction. Reestablishing these communication networks helps restore proper functioning
Research in mice shed further insight into the molecular bases of 5-MeO-DMT and how this compound impacts the brain
An optimized and more powerful version of the treatment is able to improve survival rates among rats with brain tumors, pancreatic, and lung cancers
The president of the World Psychiatric Association warns of the influence of screens among young people: ‘The paradox is that it is both toxic and beneficial, because they can learn a lot of positive things, but also destructive behaviors’
The expert from the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) warns that overexposure to screens from an early age can have a negative impact on health
Men experience a greater degree of health loss and have a higher burden of diseases that lead to premature death, but women suffer more pathologies such as lower back pain, depression, and anxiety, according to new research
A scientific review unpacks what we know about the neurological characteristic that limits the creation of conscious visuals and affects 1% of the population
U.S. researchers tested a hundred drugs on patients’ tumor cells in the lab to identify the most effective drugs for their cancer
New research suggests a mechanism — like the circadian timer that sets the tempo of life — drives the rhythmicity of the 28-day ovarian cycle
The American researcher publishes ‘Everyday Utopia,’ a book in which she explores alternative models of coexistence to shake up the established way of life
The chair of sleep at the UB-Adsalutem Sleep Unit maintains that a good or bad night’s rest can offer clues about a patient’s health, and some nightmares can even serve as a guide to detecting latent pathologies
The psychological impact of the diagnosis is higher among young adults like Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who recently disclosed her cancer
A study has explored how a second tumor developed in four children and describes, for the first time, chemotherapy-caused mutations in healthy tissue that have unknown long-term effects
The Spanish doctor is a pioneer in modern psychosurgery and neuromodulation techniques