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James Watson, codescubridor de la forma de doble hélice del ADN, falleció a los 97 años

DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97: Co-Discoverer of the Double Helix Passes Away

James Watson was a co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins. (AP).- James D. Watson, ...

La salud cardiovascular es clave en el desarrollo del Alzheimer: esto dice una investigadora

Cardiovascular Health Key to Alzheimer’s Development: Researcher Reveals Insights

Managing cardiovascular risk factors—including adopting healthy habits such as a nutritious diet and regular physical activity—is a highly effective preventative ...

Mieloma múltiple: el cáncer de sangre que cada día más se extiende a los jóvenes

Multiple Myeloma: The Blood Cancer Rapidly Spreading Among Young Adults

Many cases start with a fracture and only the injury is treated: these are some of the most common symptoms ...

Piden acceso al antirretroviral Lenacapavir para América Latina; podría reducir transmisiones en 68%

Urgent Call for Lenacapavir in Latin America: Could Slash HIV Transmission by 68%!

The region was not included in an agreement that set an annual cost of $40 per person for over 100 ...

Alzheimer: lo primero que olvida una persona antes de ser diagnosticada

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: What’s Forgotten First Before Diagnosis?

Research explains the pattern of forgetfulness that often appears before an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and why specialists are paying attention to ...

Matrimonio o soltería: estudios internacionales confirman diferencias en salud y mortalidad

Marriage vs. Single Life: Global Studies Reveal Health and Mortality Differences

Recent international meta-analyses by researchers from China, the United Kingdom, and Australia link marital status to differences in mortality and ...

¿Vas a un temazcal? Revisa los riesgos reales, cuidados previos y quiénes no deben de entrar

Heading to a Temazcal? Discover the Real Risks and Essential Precautions!

Temazcal has become trendy as a “wellness” experience, yet its extreme heat presents certain risks. It is essential to review ...

Neurólogos advierten sobre el aumento de productos "milagro" sin validez médica contra el insomnio

Neurologists Warn: Surge in “Miracle” Insomnia Products Lacks Medical Validity!

Highlighted among these products are supplements and pills marketed as “natural,” miracle sprays or teas, special pillows, eye masks with ...

Se triplican llamadas a la "Línea de la Vida" en el primer trimestre de 2025

Calls to “Línea de la Vida” Triple in Early 2025: Mental Health Crisis Alert!

This year, 84% of the calls were related to requests for guidance and counseling, information, and emotional support with psychological ...

Paciente sobrevive 171 días tras primer xenotrasplante de hígado de cerdo modificado genéticamente

Patient Survives 171 Days After World’s First Genetically Modified Pig Liver Transplant

According to the World Health Organization, thousands of patients die annually while waiting for an organ transplant due to the ...