Jessica Mouzo

A new study reveals that lookalikes with no familial ties have similar genetic makeup. This discovery may have important implications within the forensic sciences

A study shows that tobacco, alcohol or poor eating habits were behind more than 4.45 million cancer deaths worldwide in 2019. Deaths from preventable causes have increased by 20% in the last decade

Research shows the risk of psychiatric problems, such as mental fog, dementia and psychosis, two years after surviving the virus

The most in-depth research on the long-term effects of Covid indicates that 13% of those who contracted the disease suffer from post-infection conditions

This very rare dermatological condition is caused by a genetic mutation that alters the process that forms the epidermis. One patient spoke out to ‘stop the stigmatization’

The end of menstruation is still surrounded by social stigma and ignorance, as though it were an obscure disease

A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Over the course of 6,720 hours of fetal development, gynecologist Fàtima Crispi carefully monitors each step of this process

Research indicates that 18% of depressive disorders could be avoided if stress at work were minimized

The repurposing of well-known drugs for new therapeutic indications is becoming an increasingly common approach to find new treatments for rare diseases and conditions like cancer and obesity

The scientific community points to factors such as obesity and endocrine disruptors for premature development in today’s children, a trend that mainly affects girls

The scientific evidence on how an infant develops, socializes and feeds offers multiple data to take into account about the psychomotor evolution of children

The US researcher, who recently accepted an honorary degree in Barcelona, defends the use of immunotherapy, either alone or in combination with other treatments, to combat tumors

Cluster headaches bring intense aching that sends patients to the brink of despair. In treatment-resistant cases, doctors put electrodes in the brain to control the episodes

New research reveals a 34% higher risk of adverse after-effects, especially following immunotherapy

The coming years will see the consolidation of precision therapy in all of its disciplines. There will be individualized treatments for each person

The ECDC has raised the alarm about the spread of the bacteria among men who have sex with men. ‘Shigella sonnei’ causes stomach problems, such as diarrhea and gastric pain

It is the most lethal of tumors, with just 7% of patients surviving beyond five years, and researchers have struggled to make advances in terms of prognosis and detection

The Spanish researchers found that there were no significant differences in transmission between the over-sixes, who must wear face-coverings, and the under-sixes, who are exempt from the rule

Cantabria has lifted the use of the digital certificate and Catalonia and Andalusia are planning to follow suit. But experts warn measures are still needed to curb the sixth wave

The new variant of the virus is causing a feeling of chaos among citizens given the high numbers of infections. Experts are warning that the health system could be overwhelmed once more

The regional meeting on Wednesday failed to produce strict common guidelines, with authorities opting instead for more relaxed measures to curb the spike in cases

With cases continuing to rise – more than 60,000 were recorded in 24 hours – experts are calling for stricter restrictions and common guidelines for all the country

The spike in coronavirus cases is also putting primary healthcare system under great pressure, as long lines of people wait to get tested

The Public Health Commission agrees that vaccinated close contacts will not have to quarantine for 10 days, but they will have to limit their activities to just the essential

With coronavirus cases on the rise, epidemiologists assess which types of restrictions are more effective at reducing transmission

With transmission rates rising 60%, five regions are due to propose that outdoor masking be reintroduced, while Catalonia has proposed a curfew in its territory

With cases on the rise, EL PAÍS reviews the health recommendations on close contacts, quarantines and confirming Covid-19 infections