
Carlos Martínez, biologist: ‘We want to corner cancer in an evolutionary dead end’
The Spanish researcher from University College London took part in a macro-study that applies the theory of evolution to the fight against tumors

The Spanish researcher from University College London took part in a macro-study that applies the theory of evolution to the fight against tumors

Although we cannot stop our body from getting older, there are many things we can do to soften its effects and live in better shape

Sales in pharmaceuticals, the company’s largest business, grew 4% in the quarter. The bulk of that came from immunology and cancer treatments
Clinical studies and experiments have shown that walking has physical and mental benefits

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Tuesday to limit the use of the chemical ethylene oxide

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 analysis of more than 30,000 patients in Europe, America and Asia suggests that fine particles cause tumors

The English neurosurgeon, who has spent his life operating other people’s brain tumors, now faces his own cancer. He talks about it in his new book, ‘And Finally: Matters of Life and Death’
Due to permissive regulations and to the widespread idea that this practice helps to reduce smoking, the consumption of electronic cigarettes has skyrocketed among young people

The illness has increased 3% annually in people under 50 in some wealthy countries. Causes are unknown

Preliminary results for the pharmaceutical revumenib suggest that it may have saved lives of terminal patients, including the young architect Algimante Daugelaite

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

Just 75 minutes of mild physical activity a week are enough to prevent one in 10 premature deaths

A group of researchers is studying the biological tools that allow the naked mole-rat to be fertile until old age with a view to helping humans

Although many women gain weight at this stage of life, this usually has more to do with physical activity, emotional state and lifestyle than with the condition itself
A new study highlights the role of high-intensity aerobic activity in preventing the appearance of metastases; still, experts warn that it should not be considered a substitute for other treatments

Some strains of the ‘Morganella morganii’ microbe produce molecules that are toxic for human DNA

A new book delves into the story of Yvonne Barr, an Irish-born scientist who co-discovered the Epstein-Barr Virus, which increases the risk of developing several types of cancer
If properly implemented the EU recently adopted new rules will help prevent faulty devices from ending up in patients’ bodies and harming them