The government is overhauling a fly production complex in Chiapas to make it the ‘world’s most modern’ facility of its kind, capable of manufacturing millions of sterile specimens as a chemical-free form of pest control
By reducing staff and access to treatment, the suspension of USAID and other funding threatens the country’s progress in HIV care
The treatment, which is administered only once, has allowed a little girl named Eliana Nachem, confined to her home to avoid infections, to go out into the world
Is the success of this drug due to a society that is more health-conscious, or just more concerned with aesthetics?
Authorities attribute the situation to the hot, rainy months, when the mosquitoes that transmit the virus increase in number. But Cubans say that systemic neglect has led them to this situation
The psychedelic drug specialist at the University of Cambridge discusses the potential of these drugs to treat mental illness
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’
This stage of life, which should be full of opportunity, has become a period of uncertainty and struggle. Heightened mental health awareness, social media–driven anxiety, and poorer economic prospects than previous generations make it harder to plan a future. How can we turn things around?
The auxiliary graft functioned well for the first month, but had to be removed due to complications. The 71-year-old patient, who suffered from cirrhosis and liver cancer, died four months later
The research, which followed dozens of siblings for nearly half a century, found that physical activity in midlife showed a modest positive association with verbal fluency, but not with other cognitive functions
From an evolutionary anthropological perspective, human beings have adapted to be able to run and work out without shoes, and biomechanics show the practice can be beneficial if adopted gradually
The rise of cosmetic procedures continues unchecked, despite the lack of studies evaluating their long-term health effects
Once thought to be a balance between genetic lottery and lifestyle, it is now seen as a race for privileges that allow for earlier diagnoses, halting processes and reversing damage. And all of this comes at a premium price
The satellite’s influence on the reproduction of many animals is well documented, but its impact on humans is debated
A team of scientists describes how malignant cells use ‘highways’ of hardened tissue to spread to other organs, and how blocking two proteins can stop them
Camilo de la Fuente Sandoval’s pioneering studies to decipher this disease led him to create an outpatient clinic in Mexico City that provides comprehensive, early, and free care to young people
Four people who tried to take their own lives spoke with EL PAÍS. They explained the work they’ve done to escape a situation that causes thousands of deaths each year and that, until recently, was considered to be highly taboo
Probability of the condition is 18% higher on Saturdays than Wednesdays, with alcohol, tobacco and schedule changes to blame
The esteemed scientist, one of the world’s leading experts in molecular biology, explains how disruptions at the cellular level influence health
A small-scale study suggests that patient psychology may limit the effectiveness of GLP-1 agonist medications
This technology could be used to promote timely lifestyle changes or to design health policies, but experts warn of its potential misuse by insurers or banks
Two investigations warn about how data collected through menstrual tracking apps can be used by governments to monitor people’s reproductive lives, and by companies to make a profit
A nutritionist, a sociologist and a gastronomic consultant help us understand the impact of GLP-1 agonists on the food establishments. Some are starting to offer smaller menus for those whose appetite has shrunk
The government expects to collect $2.2 billion from soda drinks in 2026, and the money will be fully allocated to the health budget to combat an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says President Claudia Sheinbaum
The vulnerability of addicts makes them easy targets for recruitment by cult-like organizations
A hot mic caught the leaders of China and Russia exchanging ideas about increasing their own longevity that science doesn’t support. They’d be better off focusing on healthy lifestyles for the years they may have ahead of them
A study points to a paradigm shift, due to the mental health crisis faced by younger generations. Today, distress decreases with age
