Jessica Mouzo

In the absence of real scientific evidence to support the benefits of this booming practice, experts warn that it should be taken with a grain of salt

A dense breast can mask tumors in mammograms. But a study shows that few women perceive it as a risk factor for developing cancer

A recent study on mice has found a link between high sodium ingestion and higher levels of glucocorticoids, which, in excess, can be damaging to health

The scientific community settles doubts about these drugs after a study warned they increased the risk of cancer: they provide effective relief for severe symptoms in healthy young postmenopausal women

Gynecologists attribute these ailments to an imbalance in the area’s microbial ecosystem. Among other factors, that disequilibrium is caused by the use of antibiotics or douches that destroy the genital flora

Despite cannabis being considered a soft drug, explain the scientists, more than this amount can be detrimental

A new study suggests that the consumption of ultra-processed foods during child-rearing is associated with a higher risk of them becoming overweight or obese

Dr. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, a professor of Nutrition at Rovira i Virgili University, leads a revolutionary research project that will change what we know about the Mediterranean diet’s effects on health

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction warns of the growing market for the highly addictive drug that can cause symptoms of psychosis

The virus has not been detected in the ‘New York Patient’ two and a half years after receiving stem cells from umbilical cord blood

There are no silver bullets or magic pills. Experts point out that quitting smoking requires high motivation, professional monitoring and even pharmacological help

The so-called ‘Düsseldorf Patient’ – a 53-year-old man – has not had any antiretroviral treatment and has been virus-free for four years

Adam Castillejo, 43, was the second person in the world to be declared completely free of HIV following a stem cell transplant to eliminate his lymphoma

The many mutations of the virus and its ability to hide from the immune system have thwarted eradication efforts

The director of the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology warns about a decrease in the average age of colon cancer patients and points at unhealthy eating habits: ‘You can’t imagine the amount of garbage we eat’

Unwanted isolation is as much a cause of concern as smoking, obesity or pollution, and many experts say it’s at epidemic levels

The microbiome is a protective barrier against external pathogens that modulates the immune system and helps metabolize food. But it has additional hidden functions, and the scientific community is investigating its role in health and disease

Diama was born with sickle cell disease and needed a bone marrow transplant. Her parents underwent in vitro fertilization to select a healthy, compatible embryo and give birth to a child that could cure her

In a new book, the Barcelona-based neuropsychologist unravels the strange behaviors and conduct that neurological diseases can cause in people

A study estimates that 33 common pathogens were behind one in eight of all infection-related fatalities in 2019

According to María del Mar Malagón, obesity is a disease with multiple triggers, including gene mutations, endocrine disruptors and lifestyle habits

A new technique for regenerating cells is not ready for humans, but has potential for extending the quality of life

A study estimates that 24% of teenagers who use personal listening devices and nearly half of those who go to nightclubs and other entertainment locales are vulnerable due to unsafe listening practices

The human brain has a clock, located in the hypothalamus, which tells the rest of the body what time it is. This readies the body for life-sustaining processes like eating or waking up. But when these bodily mechanisms are disturbed – chronodisruption – it can lead to disease

Alberto Lleó, director of neurology at Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, warns that the rise in neurodegenerative diseases will continue to squeeze healthcare systems

Aging, mechanical wear and tear of the joints and metabolic issues like obesity cause the painful and debilitating condition. Scientists are researching biomarkers to detect it early and drugs to slow its progression

According to a new study, the GRACE score, which is used by cardiologists to measure the risk of death after cardiac arrest, underestimates the risk of mortality in female patients