A study with more than 111,000 participants confirms that early hormonal loss leads to cardiovascular risk — with nearly double the impact in low-income countries
Prolonged sadness after the loss of a loved one nearly doubles the likelihood of death within 10 years, although the risk is higher in the first six months
A new study shows the presence of certain biomarkers increases the risk of memory and cognitive problems among the middle-aged — and in the future, widespread screening may be available
Adolescents aged 15 to 19 and women of all ages are the worst affected, especially by anxiety and depression
Scientific review highlights the prevalence of major depressive disorders during the period, identifying its most risky stage as two weeks after birth
A study in ‘The Lancet’ says that besides biological factors such as sperm quality, sociocultural variables also influence offspring
The physiological causes of being ‘hangry’ were already known. However, new studies now demonstrate the emotional ones
A study reveals that the rate of new cases in those over 55, who still make up the majority, remains stable, but diagnoses are increasing at younger ages
A study shows that, in the most sedentary people, small amounts of activity are linked to significant health benefits
A review of 76 clinical trials underscores the importance of tailoring prescriptions to each individual. Twenty-two percent of patients take this kind of medication indefinitely
The first snapshot of the state of health in the post-pandemic world reveals high levels of deaths among young people in the United States, Canada, and Mexico ‘driven by economic, social, and psychological factors’
An international commission of scientists proposes changes to combat environmental degradation and disease. The key: less animal protein and more plants
A scientific review examines advances in the field and addresses the controversy surrounding new drugs, questioned due to their price and modest efficacy
‘The Lancet’ warns that the risks of more than two-thirds of known substances are being ignored. The scientific publication has launched a Countdown to monitor the situation ahead of a global meeting in Geneva
Alberta is the province hardest hit by the disease with more cases than the entire US. Experts warn of declining vaccination rates in recent years
Near-death experiences and terminal lucidity raise questions about what we know about consciousness
Several studies link infections and dementia, although experts warn they are just one risk factor among many
A study by ‘The Lancet’ indicates that adolescent health will be a challenge for countries due to the rise of several diseases, including obesity and depression
A new study has concluded that a blood test can identify whether the body’s organs are aging faster than expected
While treatments for cancer and heart disease have advanced in leaps and bounds, psychiatry continues to use the drugs that first came on the market more than half a century ago
Israel’s new total blockade of supplies threatens to increase the number of indirect victims of the war, who do not figure on the official list of more than 48,000 dead
Thousands of treated patients support the potential of phage therapy, but limited knowledge of this technique and its regulatory complexity hinder its expansion
With Israel stepping up its strikes, joy over the announcement is mixed with fear of joining the death statistics in the hours prior to the end of 15 months of conflict
The scientific journal ‘The Lancet’ estimates that in the first nine months of the Israeli invasion, there were 64,260 deaths from traumatic injuries, compared to the 37,877 fatalities recorded by the authorities in the Palestinian territory
The research highlights the advantages of psychostimulants over non-pharmacological therapies for a condition that receives more attention in childhood
A new study confirms the presence of alpha-synuclein in 20 cases of individuals with RBD, a condition characterized by vigorous motor behaviors and nightmares, which could serve as an early symptom of neurodegenerative diseases
Research suggests that the ecosystem of microbes in the gut may be a reservoir of resistant genes that jump from one bacteria to another
