Jessica Mouzo

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

For the first time, a study has detected tumor DNA in the breast milk of patients with breast cancer. The researchers involved propose a liquid biopsy of this fluid, as a tool for early diagnosis of the disease

Experts warn that energy-dense snacks contribute to weight gain, but a healthy snack can have positive effects

Experts call for a ban on smoking in all automobiles after a study finds dangerous buildup of harmful compounds in smokers’ vehicles

The Barcelona-based researcher has recently validated a scale published by ‘The Lancet,’ to determine the risk of the healthy population developing chronic liver disease, a condition that usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s very advanced

The research projects that 23% of deaths associated with this phenomenon could be prevented if WHO air quality guidelines were met

A study of 80,000 women finds that using AI to help read mammograms is a safe approach and reduces the workload of radiologists by almost half

The scientist and bioinformatics experts at the Biomedical Research Institute of Barcelona analyzes the genomic sequence of tumors to find the gene mutations that cause them

Australia has become the first country to allow MDMA to be prescribed for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder

Its cancer research agency admits that scientific evidence is “limited,” and the expert committee maintains the recommended daily intake threshold at 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight

The researcher is committed to studying how mental illness is influenced by the microbes that live in our intestines

With over 30 years of experience, the skilled urologist recently helped implant a womb in a woman who was born without one

The Hematological Genetic Counseling Unit at Barcelona’s Vall d’Hebron University Hospital – a pioneer in Spain – is researching inherited genetic alterations that make certain people more prone to blood disorders

A study suggests that an imbalance in levels of certain neurotransmitters could be the cause of repetitive behaviors

The recipient of the BBVA Foundation’s Frontiers of Knowledge Award recognizes the pressing need to consider the risks associated with artificial intelligence

The scientist, winner of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for her contributions to the discovery of a greenhouse effect 56 million years ago, warns of the risks of the current rate of global warming

The Spanish scientist — who directs a neuroscience research group at Yale University — received an award in his home country for his contributions towards the discovery of a new region of the brain, which is critical to the intake and expenditure of energy

A study suggests that immunologic resilience, the body’s ability to restore its immune functions and control inflammation, may influence the response to infections and other ailments

A study shows that the chatbot can provide more empathetic advice to patients, but experts warn that doctors must always have the final say