Holy Week Alert: Tips to Avoid Getting Sick from Seafood Consumption!

Semana Santa: recomendaciones para evitar enfermarse por comer productos del mar

During this season, the heat speeds up the decomposition of food and promotes the growth of bacteria, increasing the risk of conditions such as infectious gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, amoebiasis, and bacterial poisoning. MEXICO CITY (apro) – During the Lenten season, the primary risks associated with consuming seafood are bacterial contamination, mainly by microorganisms such as Vibrio, … Read more

Study Warns: “Obsequious” Chatbots Reinforce Bad Choices, Damage Relationships

Estudio alerta sobre chatbots “obsequiosos” que refuerzan malas decisiones y dañan relaciones

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so inclined to flatter and validate their human users that they often provide harmful advice which can damage relationships and reinforce detrimental behaviors. Artificial intelligence chatbots are known for their tendency to flatter and validate their human users, a trait that can lead to them giving poor advice that might damage … Read more

Pfizer, SSA, Birmex Launch Groundbreaking mRNA Vaccine Tech Transfer Project: Revolutionizing Healthcare!

SSA, Birmex y Pfizer acuerdan proyecto de transferencia tecnológica para vacunas de ARN mensajero

The agreement was signed in line with the objectives of the Plan México, aimed at enhancing the country’s health capabilities, fostering innovation, and moving towards greater health sovereignty through the development of infrastructure and talent. MEXICO CITY (apro) – The Ministry of Health (SSA), Biological and Reagent Laboratories of Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Birmex) and … Read more

Autism Diagnosis Urgency Grows: Lifelong Needs Demand Deeper Understanding

Crece el impulso por un diagnóstico de autismo profundo ante necesidades de por vida

Trump’s administration is promoting unproven and refuted claims about the cause of autism, fueling misinformation and threatening public health YESTERDAY, Massachusetts, USA (AP) — Connor Murphy was walking in circles around his dad, then dropped to the kitchen floor, got up, and resumed his circling. His father, Matthew Murphy, turned the repetitive behavior of his … Read more

Persistent Cough and Weight Loss: Warning Signs of Tuberculosis

Tos persistente y pérdida de peso: señales que pueden indicar tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is airborne and primarily affects the lungs; recognizing symptoms aids in controlling it. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The disease, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium, primarily targets the lungs and is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, speaks, or … Read more

Valentine’s Day Debate: Is Love in the Heart or Brain? Science Weighs In!

14 de febrero: ¿el amor se siente en el corazón o en el cerebro? Esto dice la ciencia

Studies in neuroscience and cardiology explain how falling in love activates brain regions and causes changes in heart rate. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Every February 14, millions of people associate love with the heart. The depiction of the red organ as a symbol of affection is common in cards, messages, and celebrations. However, research in neuroscience … Read more

Health Department Considers Measles Vaccination Booths in CDMX Metro: Protecting Commuters!

Secretaría de Salud evalúa instalar módulos de vacunación contra sarampión en Metro de CDMX

Health Secretary David Kershenobich has announced that they are considering setting up measles vaccination booths at Mexico City Metro stations and bus terminals to address the measles outbreak. MEXICO CITY (apro).- Health Secretary David Kershenobich has stated that the government is evaluating the establishment of measles vaccination booths at Metro stations and bus terminals as … Read more

Pioneering Smallpox Eradicator, Dr. William Foege, Passes Away: A Legacy of Triumph

Falleció el doctor William Foege, líder en la erradicación de la viruela

While serving as a medical missionary in Nigeria during the 1960s, Foege and his colleagues devised a “ring containment” strategy to control a smallpox outbreak. ATLANTA (AP) – Dr. William Foege, a pivotal figure in one of humanity’s greatest public health achievements—the global eradication of smallpox—has passed away. Foege died on Saturday in Atlanta at … Read more

1 in 7 Teens Suffer from Mental Disorders: Pan American Health Organization Reveals

Una de cada 7 personas de entre 10 y 19 años padece algún trastorno mental: OPS

According to the Pan American Health Organization, mental disorders are partly caused by “uncertainty about the future.” MEXICO CITY (apro).- One in seven individuals aged between 10 and 19 years suffers from a mental disorder, partially due to “uncertainty about the future,” reports from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveal, as stated by Mariana … Read more