Elijah Torres 
Dr. Patricia Campos, head of the AHF Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, pointed out that “once again” the region has been sidelined from progress. MEXICO CITY (apro).- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has criticized the biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences for again denying Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) affordable access to the most … Read more
Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, now receives support from the WHO. MEXICO CITY (apro).— The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug, as an additional option for the prevention of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This endorsement was announced on July 14, 2025, at … Read more
The SSA announced that under this agreement, 350 million pesos will be invested in medical devices “with a personalized focus and based on scientific evidence.” Prosthetics, hearing aids, cochlear implants, wheelchairs, and other medical devices will be provided. MEXICO CITY (apro) – Over 8.8 million people with disabilities reside in Mexico, with visual, motor, and … Read more
The doll comes with accessories that mimic the medical equipment needed by individuals with type 1 diabetes, such as a glucose monitor and an insulin pump. Mattel has unveiled its first Barbie doll that depicts a person living with type 1 diabetes, as part of the toy manufacturer’s broader initiative to enhance diversity within its … Read more
Pioneering heart transplant doctors gathered at the UNAM Faculty of Medicine, where their work was recognized and discussions about the future of heart medicine took place. MEXICO CITY – The future of heart disease care is evolving beyond transplants to include tissue regeneration and genomic medicine, as well as teamwork, according to cardiology specialists from … Read more
29-Year-Old Woman Dies in Coahuila After Ingesting Orlistat and Brazil Nut Capsules, Banned Since 2015. MEXICO CITY (apro).— Yesenia Valentina Natividad Rodríguez, a 29-year-old woman, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, in the town of Ocampo, Coahuila, after consuming non-prescribed weight loss supplements. She suffered a respiratory arrest while being transported to the General Hospital … Read more
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and deadly oncological diseases globally, with estimates suggesting that one in every eight women will develop it during their lifetime. MEXICO CITY (apro) – Researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have found that certain plastic components are a risk factor that could contribute to … Read more
With this new drug, individuals will only need to administer an injection twice a year. MEXICO CITY (apro).- On Wednesday, June 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new preventive treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences announced that their drug Lenacapavir, marketed as Yeztugo, can prevent the … Read more
For psychologists, it is critical to eliminate “all types of alcohol consumption, including that by adults,” in any setting where minors are present. MADRID (EUROPA PRESS) – Raúl Izquierdo, the technical director of Spain’s Asociación DUAL and a psychologist, warns that minors often replicate their parents’ drinking habits; “if parents frequently misuse alcohol or do … Read more
It is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including coronary and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and dementia. MEXICO CITY (apro).- In Mexico, the number of people living with undiagnosed hypertension is on the rise, particularly among individuals under 40. The Hypertension Experts Group in Mexico (GREHTA) estimates that … Read more
