The first partial heart transplant on a newborn with severe vascular dysfunction proves successful: the organ works, and the implanted valves and vessels have developed along with the child
A mismatch between the time of meals and the human body’s biological clock increases the risk of diseases because many organs function on a schedule
The consolidation of other immunotherapies and the rise of messenger RNA platforms have boosted scientists’ optimism. However, they point out that there won’t be a universal vaccine for cancer, but rather many highly-personalized ones
Spanish researchers discover an individual genetic variant that explains why a hereditary heart disease manifests very differently in two siblings
The doctor and researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York believes that cancer vaccines, which are still under investigation, will begin to be used in the early stages of the disease, to try to prevent relapse
A study has classified newborn cries based on acoustic, neurophysiological, facial expression and body movement data. This research opens the door to using an infant’s crying as a biomarker of health
The doctor at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona warns that this substance, used in ‘chemsex’, can cause very serious neuropsychiatric alterations in a very short time
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, prompting scientists to emphasize prevention and responsible medication use
The researcher is CEO of the Human Immunome Project, which aims to decode the complex biological network that defends the organism from foreign threats
The researcher talks to EL PAÍS about the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, what can be done to address the issue and why it’s been 30 years since a new family of antibiotics was last discovered
Experts warn that – beyond certain cases of nutritional deficiencies – multivitamin supplements are ineffective at preventing disease. In fact, they may even pose risks to one’s health if ingested without supervision
A new study suggests that prenatal language stimulation through the mother’s voice produces changes in neuronal activity that contribute to the development of linguistic skills
Research with animal models suggests that trans-vaccenic acid has the potential to optimize the impact of immunotherapy in oncology. Experts, however, recommend caution
New research that goes beyond clinical trials proves that programs promoting healthy habits achieve highly-favorable cardiometabolic indicators in people with prediabetes
Experts explain that the danger is low but call for doctors to avoid abusing the technique and to adjust the doses insofar as possible
In a conversation with EL PAÍS, the Dutch specialist questions the foundations of modern psychiatry. He warns that ‘the social and existential climate in which young people live does something to their minds that causes them to feel bad’
The scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York says that this technique has meant ‘a total change’ many patients’ prognosis
The doctor, a scientist at Spain’s National Oncological Research Center, has just launched a spin-off on personalized oncology nutrition to help optimize the results of therapies and reduce toxicities
Research suggests that this chronic disease increases the likelihood of developing an ovarian tumor by up to three times
Oncologists Jaime Feliú and Daniel Martínez find a link between certain microbes and the potential for a colorectal tumor relapse
A study published in ‘The Lancet’ supports the potential use of liquid biopsy as a future tool for early detection, but experts warn that the technique still needs refining to avoid false positives and overdiagnosis
The doctor at the A Coruña Hospital admits that, generally, ‘when it shows symptoms, the condition is already advanced’
Scientists explore the potential of a technique that enabled the rapid development of the first Covid-19 vaccines and which holds immense potential in combating other diseases like cancer, the flu, HIV and autoimmune conditions
The mental health specialist warns that taking the phone away from a teen with emotional discomfort can be counterproductive: ‘you increase their frustration, because you’re isolating them’
Experts attribute this phenomenon to escalating risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles and changes in reproductive factors
The doctor points out that the great challenges in the fight against the disease are understanding the mechanisms of why some tumors resist treatment and why some patients do not respond to targeted therapies
About 8% of the genome is made up of viral relics, silent remnants of ancient pandemics. When resurrected, they can play a role in our health and wellbeing