Cómo las olas de calor perjudican la salud cerebral y la función mental

As climate change continues to intensify, so too does the urgency to understand its far-reaching effects on human health—particularly on the brain, one of the most complex and sensitive organs in the body. New research is revealing that rising global temperatures and prolonged heatwaves are not just environmental or infrastructural

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Microplásticos en el cuerpo: riesgos ocultos para la salud revelados

How Microplastics Enter the Human Body Microplastics are everywhere—air, water, and food. Whether you drink from a plastic bottle, microwave leftovers in a plastic container, or breathe indoor air, you’re likely ingesting microplastic particles daily. A study conducted in 2024 revealed that global microplastic consumption has increased sixfold since 1990,

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States Push to Ban Food Dyes Amid Health Concerns

In a historic shift, dozens of U.S. states are introducing legislation to regulate or ban artificial food dyes and chemical additives in response to rising public concern over health risks. These proposals, part of a growing trend across red and blue states alike, reflect mounting frustration over the federal government’s

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La exposición solar en la infancia aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de piel

A leading British plastic surgeon is calling on parents to take stronger measures to protect their children from long-term sun damage, amid growing evidence that skin cancer risk in children is significantly underestimated. Children’s increased sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and prolonged exposure during outdoor play has been linked to

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FDA Urged to Remove Warning on Vaginal Estrogen

In a significant development for women’s health, a growing coalition of physicians, scientists, and public health advocates is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift the black box warning currently required on low-dose vaginal estrogen products. This longstanding warning, which suggests an increased risk of serious health

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Mosquitos editados genéticamente podrían detener la malaria

In a significant scientific advance, researchers have identified a precise genetic alteration in mosquitoes that could drastically reduce their ability to transmit malaria. This tiny tweak—just a single amino acid change in the FREP1 gene—disrupts the Plasmodium parasite’s journey from the mosquito’s gut to its salivary glands, where it is

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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk for Women

As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

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