Elijah Torres 
Rising Hospitalizations Due to H3N2 Subclade K Influenza Variant Prompt Calls for Increased Vaccination and Preventive Measures from WHO and CDC. MEXICO CITY (apro).— The spread of the influenza A(H3N2), specifically a variant known as subclade K, has significantly strained hospital systems in several Northern Hemisphere countries and has led to the reintroduction of mask … Read more
Seasonal increase in influenza A H3N2 observed; health authorities outline key symptoms to distinguish it from a common cold, and signs that necessitate medical attention. MEXICO CITY (apro).— The spread of the influenza A H3N2 virus, including subtype K, has seen a rise during the 2025-2026 winter season across various regions, including Latin America, the … Read more
Cancer Specialist’s Warning About Poor Sleep’s Impact on Immunity Echoes Official Guidelines and Recent Studies MEXICO CITY (apro).— An oncological surgeon with 22 years of experience has raised concerns about a common lifestyle habit—sleep deprivation due to screen usage and nighttime activities—and its detrimental effects on key immune system mechanisms. This warning aligns with findings … Read more
In just one decade, there have been 180,319 cases of HIV, of which more than 39,000 have been diagnosed among young people aged 15 to 24 years MEXICO CITY (apro).- Over 40 years into the HIV epidemic in Mexico, high infection rates continue, particularly among the youth, alongside persistent discrimination against those infected with the … Read more
Official information from the WHO, CDC, and health agencies outlines the transmission of respiratory syncytial virus and identifies high-risk groups. MEXICO CITY (apro).— The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a pathogen that affects the respiratory tract and circulates annually during peak seasons for respiratory infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that RSV is among … Read more
Vaccination against these viruses is crucial, warned Diana Vilar-Compte, Hospital Epidemiology Coordinator at the Department of Infectious Diseases at INCan MEXICO CITY (apro).- Recent research involving mice and observational studies in humans have shown that COVID-19 and Influenza could activate dormant metastatic or cancerous cells in the lungs. Diana Vilar-Compte, the coordinator of Hospital Epidemiology … Read more
Experts indicate that the intake of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of chronic diseases. MEXICO CITY (apro).- Specialists have raised concerns regarding the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) over nutrient-rich meals, which is deteriorating global dietary standards and poses significant public health dangers. A recent study published in “The Lancet” journal points out that … Read more
The creation of a cellular atlas for the developing brain marks a milestone in neuroscience and opens new avenues for early-stage mental illness research. MEXICO CITY (apro).— An international consortium of scientists has published a series of studies providing the most detailed map yet of mammalian brain formation, covering both humans and mice. The findings … Read more
James Watson was a co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins. (AP).- James D. Watson, renowned for his co-discovery of DNA’s double helix structure in 1953, which sparked a revolution in fields ranging from medicine and crime fighting to genealogy and ethics, has passed away at the age of 97. … Read more
Managing cardiovascular risk factors—including adopting healthy habits such as a nutritious diet and regular physical activity—is a highly effective preventative strategy against dementia, asserts MADRID (EUROPA PRESS) – Marta Cortés, a researcher at the Cajal Neuroscience Center of the Spanish National Research Council (CNC-CSIC), emphasized that cardiovascular health is a “critical pillar” in the development … Read more
