Dr. Ester Polak de Fried, a pioneer and expert in fertilization in Latin America, told Infobae about the latest developments in treatments and the dilemmas faced by the increase in life expectancy and the postponement of motherhood. Recently returned from the 40th European Congress of Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam, she said: “There is…
Nearly two centuries ago , Adolphe Quetelet , a Belgian astronomer and mathematician interested in defining the characteristics of the “normal man,” began collecting data on body measurements from Western European men . He concluded that weight was roughly related to the square of height , which led to the formulation of the index that bears his name in 1833 . However, Quetelet ‘s proposal was…
Alive and kicking. The dogs from the nuclear power plant exclusion zone that survived the disaster have turned their offspring into walking laboratories. They could hold the key to understanding how the immune system works and improving cancer treatments. An explosion damaged the cooling system of reactor number 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power…
A study from the University of Oxford reveals the key to early detection of cancer. Cancer remains one of the most daunting challenges of modern medicine, and early detection is a crucial factor in improving patient outcomes. The earlier cancer is detected, the more likely treatment is to be successful . Now, a major breakthrough…
Patients suffering from fatty liver and alcoholic liver disease are becoming more common. Experts warn that alcohol consumption in Spain is considered the most common cause of chronic liver disease The 83rd Congress of the Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology (SEPD), has dedicated an important space and interest to liver health and pathologies. In this…
Researchers in the history of science published in Nature magazine how the contribution of British chemistry was hidden and the way in which a legend was built that covered up the result of their work. DNA is the popular molecule that makes up the cells of organisms on the planet. 70 years ago James Watson and…
Scientists Daniel J. Drucker, Jeffrey M. Friedman, Joel F. Habener, Jens Juul Holst and Svetlana Mojsov, awarded for their contributions to the field of endocrinology They are the ‘fathers’ of the therapy of the moment. Thanks to his work, treatments such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro are available today , indicated against disorders such as…
Fani García, digestive therapist and expert in biochemistry and intestinal homeostasis from Spain, reveals the keys to the connection between the digestive and nervous systems The first thing we think when inflammation, constipation (or diarrhea), heartburn and reflux visit us is: “Something must have felt wrong.” And this is due, according to Fani…
Research carried out by the Spanish biochemist Fernández-Capetillo explains the origin of this chronic and lethal disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been cataloged by the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) as the third most common neurodegenerative disease in Spain , only behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This pathology, which does not have a specific pharmacological treatment…
Prioritizing its inclusion in our diet can be a smart measure to promote a long and healthy life. Collagen is a fibrous protein found naturally in the human body and many other animal organisms. It is the main component of various tissues, including skin, bones, tendons, cartilage and ligaments. It works as a kind of “glue” that…
The avocado , called the “green gold”, has experienced an impressive increase in its consumption in recent years, thanks to its exquisite flavor and versatility . Recognized for its creamy texture and its ability to enhance any dish, this coveted fruit is appreciated for both its culinary qualities and its nutritional value . Abundant…
An international collaboration has identified a mutation that multiplies the risk of suffering from spina bifida, which causes lifelong disability, and may also be related to schizophrenia and heart disease After almost a decade of work and an almost detective-like search for cases around the world, an international consortium of doctors and…