Two researchers are studying the effects of lack of sleep on the immune system. Some studies have linked this to an increased likelihood of suffering coronary events. It is also thought to raise the risk of cancer
Freeing yourself from social expectations and distractions – or taking a few minutes out of family life to find some space and introspection – is a healthy practice. It allows you to be at peace and not give up on who you are, or who you aspire to be.
The president of Medicines for Europe considers that the supply of essential drugs is at risk if governments do not allow the price of cheap drugs to be revised in line with inflation
Huertomanías is a Quito work co-op that employs people living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression — and hosts prize-winning guided visits
In the absence of details on how the new variant behaves, experts believe that the biggest difference is not in the virus itself, but in the environment
Australian entrepreneur Stephenie Rodriguez contracted the disease in Nigeria. After a long recovery, she is speaking out about her experience and calling for more funds to eradicate this disease, which kills 600,000 people every year
The virus, endemic in many areas of the continent, is spreading due to the new variant, which has been detected in Goma, a city home to two million people
This condition poses a challenge to doctors, because it interferes with the balance between the bioethical principles that govern medicine, namely patient autonomy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most cases of mpox are concentrated, is facing a health emergency amid a humanitarian crisis. Thirteen African countries have so far confirmed cases of the virus
The organization has taken the measure due to the expansion of an apparently more lethal variant of the virus in Africa, which declared its first-ever public health emergency in response
Research has found that healthy people who live or work in areas such as Kennedy or Tunjuelito experience alterations to their respiratory system that are very similar to those suffered by a person diagnosed with severe asthma
Unresolved emotions and unspoken words provoke imaginary exchanges in which we try to trick the brain. The rumination is often triggered by feelings of rage, anger and frustration, as well as by unexpressed desires
So-called ‘magic mushrooms’ contain psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance that has therapeutic potential in the field of psychiatry. It alters a brain network involved in introspective thinking, leading us to daydream and remember
A team of infectious disease experts has created a model based on the death of Robin Williams that helps calculate the risk of suicidal behavior after a celebrity takes their own life
Getting a good night’s sleep is a pipe dream for many people. This explains the surge of products that promise to end our insomnia. We spoke with experts about their effectiveness
A scientific review of existing literature reveals the biases and poor quality of some research that claims a few glasses of wine are good for your health