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

UNAM Creates Rapid HPV Test: A Leap Forward in Cancer Prevention

UNAM desarrolla una prueba rápida para detectar VPH y fortalecer la prevención

Identifying HPV is crucial for prevention. UNAM is working on a test developed in its labs. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have developed a test to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), as part of scientific projects aimed at expanding the available tools for diagnosing this infection, one of … Read more

Cold Weather Nutrition: Foods to Prevent Dry Skin in Winter

Nutrición y clima frío: alimentos que pueden ayudar a prevenir la piel seca en invierno

Health experts discuss which nutrients are linked to dry skin in the winter season. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Dry skin is a common condition in winter, as lower temperatures and decreased environmental humidity promote water loss from the skin surface. Medical institutions and universities with a focus on health highlight that besides external care, diet plays … Read more

WHO Endorses Dolutegravir: Top Choice for Initial and Ongoing HIV Treatment

OMS reafirma el uso de dolutegravir como opción preferida en tratamiento inicial y posterior del VIH

New guidelines aim to assist countries in bolstering their HIV programs, reducing mortality, and moving towards the elimination of AIDS as a public health threat. MADRID (EUROPA PRESS) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated recommendations on the clinical management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), endorsing dolutegravir-based (DTG) regimens as the preferred … Read more

Neurologists Demand Early Diagnosis, Comprehensive Care for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Neurólogos piden reforzar diagnóstico precoz y atención integral a pacientes con esclerosis múltiple

Up to 83 percent of individuals with multiple sclerosis end up prematurely leaving their jobs or face significant challenges in entering the job market. MADRID (EUROPA PRESS) – The coordinator of the Study Group of Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neuroimmunological Diseases at the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), Dr. Ana Belén Caminero, called for enhanced … Read more

Cold Weather Alert: Essential Tips for Keeping Pets Safe, Experts Recommend

Frío y mascotas: medidas preventivas recomendadas por autoridades y expertos

Cold weather can impact the health of pets. Discover the preventive measures recommended by the SSC and UNAM. MEXICO CITY (apro).— The drop in temperatures during the winter season has prompted city authorities and university experts to issue guidelines for pet owners, aiming to prevent health issues in dogs and cats and to maintain conditions … Read more

H3N2 Flu Outbreak: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Close, Urgent Vaccine Calls

Alerta por gripe H3N2: hospitales llenos, cierres puntuales de escuelas y llamado a vacunarse

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

H3N2 Super Flu Alert: Key Symptoms to Spot This Winter Season!

Influenza A H3N2: síntomas clave para identificar la “súper gripe” en plena temporada invernal

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