The specialist has been performing robot-assisted operations since 2010, consolidating himself as one of the top experts in the field in Spain
The researcher, a global liver damage expert, sounds the alarm over our limited awareness of the connection between drug consumption and rising death rates
A comprehensive strategy that combines pharmacological advances, vector control, public outreach to raise awareness and community work has managed to drastically reduce cases of the disease. However, there are still challenges to overcome
A group of specialists emphasizes the urgent need for in-depth studies into vaginal microorganisms and their impact on health: ‘More research is needed’
Vaginismus, an under-studied sexual dysfunction, involves involuntary spasms of pelvic muscles that can be due to physical but also psychological causes
The doctor, a liver surgery specialist, has served as the president of the Catalan Transplant Society since last year, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 40 years of history
In her memoir, ‘Sociopath,’ the writer aims to foster empathy for people living with ASPD
The writer has published ‘Magic Pill,’ a book where based on his own experience with weight-loss drugs he embarks on a journey about the impact of these revolutionary treatments
A new study reveals that close social contacts, such as friends, influence the composition of the microbiota — the community of microorganisms living inside the body that plays a crucial role in maintaining good health
An increasing number of people are turning to so-called psychobots — artificial intelligence tools with potential psychotherapeutic benefits. Some of these systems generate entirely unpredictable responses and mimic human qualities such as empathy and compassion
Novo Nordisk, the largest European company by market capitalization, has achieved worse than expected results for its new slimming drug CagriSema
The investigation, carried out among a group of over 133,000 people, found no association between unprocessed red meat and diseases such as Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that consuming more than half of your daily calories after 5 p.m. is linked to elevated glucose levels
The middle ear is filled with air, and its pressure must be equal to the atmospheric pressure for the tympanic membrane to vibrate properly when sound waves reach it
Reusable receptacles are more environmentally friendly than disposable ones, but without proper hygiene they can accumulate more microorganisms than a toilet
Not everything depends on our willpower, nor can we exist outside of the context in which we live. Accepting and confronting change, both individually and collectively, is challenging, but there is no other way forward
Two independent studies reveal that disease progression is delayed by combining two targeted therapies with the traditional approach that cuts off tumor nutrition pathways
The mental health specialist has published a book in which she explores post-traumatic stress as a reality that is more frequent than we think
New study links more spherical heart shapes to higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation and identifies 14 new genes associated with heart conditions
Biological factors and social stereotypes contribute to inequalities between men and women in mental health and its treatment
Experts say that vitamins should be part of a healthy diet, but supplements only taken on prescription
The line between social drinking and dependency is very thin and can easily be missed
The tendency to label people with a scarlet “T” ignores the complexity of human beings, systematically assigns blame to others, and prevents us from understanding why interactions with certain individuals cause us grief
Following the pandemic, the surge in demand for health professionals has further weakened the already fragile systems of African countries. Experts are calling the situation a ‘global health emergency’
The doctor has assisted more than 10,000 people in 136 countries after revolutionizing operating theaters with minimally invasive single-cut video surgery on the chest
Social media addiction can reduce grey matter, shorten attention spans, weaken memory, and distort core cognitive functions, according to recent research
Medical mistakes such as operating on the wrong kidney or knee are the fourth most significant preventable problem in healthcare. Experts propose implementing protocols to prevent them from occurring
