You Can Help Detect Dementia Sooner
A recent meta-analysis led by University College London (UCL) researchers has revealed most people with dementia receive a diagnosis about…
Breastfeeding Week: Why Human Milk Still Sets the Standard
Each August, World Breastfeeding Week brings a renewed focus to one of the most intimate and complex aspects of early…
Your organs may be aging at different speeds — and shaping your health
A study of nearly 45,000 people suggests that each organ in the body runs on its own aging clock —…
How Early-Life Sugar Overload Shapes the Adult Brain — and What We Can Do About It
New research is shedding light on how excessive sugar consumption in childhood might rewire the brain in ways that last…
A Breakthrough in Cancer Pain Relief. Plant-Based Therapy Offers Hope
Scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a groundbreaking therapy for patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant…
Understanding Mitral Valve Insufficiency: What the Science Reveals
Approximately 1% of all children are born with a congenital heart defect, according to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. That risk…
Volunteering Also Improves the Lives of Those Who Help
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that, when well-structured, volunteering not only benefits those who receive help…
Can Dark Chocolate Really Make You Feel Better?
A square of dark chocolate after a tough day. Chocolate and mood have long been associated in our social imaginary.…
The Restless Mind
*This work is part of the IKUR initiative of the Basque Country Government. “A complex system of small networks”. That…
The molecular blueprint for healthy aging
It is clear that our population is aging rapidly and this presents a major challenge for society. At the recent…