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Exámenes oculares pueden detectar signos de Alzheimer antes de que aparezcan los síntomas

Eye Exams Reveal Early Alzheimer’s Signs Before Symptoms Appear: Breakthrough Discovery!

As the retina is part of the central nervous system, researchers often view it as an extension of the brain, ...

Rabia humana en México 2025: Síntomas, formas de contagio y casos recientes

Human Rabies in Mexico 2025: Symptoms, Transmission, and Recent Cases

Following a report of a death likely caused by rabies in Zacatecas and other incidents across the country, it is ...

Investigadores chinos realizan por primera vez un trasplante de pulmón de cerdo a un humano

Chinese Researchers Conduct First-Ever Pig Lung Transplant in Human: Breakthrough in Medical Science!

The lung xenograft remained viable and functional throughout the 216-hour (9-day) follow-up period, showing no signs of hyperacute rejection or ...

Comer bien en la vejez es clave para mantener la fuerza e independencia, según nutricionista

Eating Well in Old Age: Key to Maintaining Strength and Independence, Says Nutritionist

One of the major risks associated with aging is sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, experts warn. ...

OMS notifica más de 390 mil casos de cólera en 2025 y califica la situación de "fracaso colectiva"

Cholera Crisis Explodes: Over 390,000 Cases in 2025, WHO Declares a “Collective Failure”

These numbers are “too high” and are driven by conflicts, which force people to flee and often take refuge in ...

EU aprueba gotas oftálmicas para mejorar la vista cansada en adultos

EU Approves Breakthrough Eye Drops: Revolutionary Treatment for Tired Eyes in Adults

Presbyopia, also known as tired sight, is the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus incoming light from near ...

Patentan estimulador neuromuscular para reducir costos de rehabilitación en México

Revolutionary Neuromuscular Stimulator Patented: Slashes Rehabilitation Costs in Mexico

This innovative device aims to expand access to rehabilitation therapies for patients with neurological aftereffects. It marks the sixth patent ...

Pasta de dientes: Profeco informa cuál es la mejor

Discover the Top Toothpaste Brands, According to Profeco’s Latest Review

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has conducted quality tests on various toothpaste brands. Previous analyses have assessed conventional products, ...

Maluma en concierto: Cuántos decibeles afectan el oído de un bebé, según el NHI

Maluma Live: How Loud is Too Loud for Your Baby’s Ears, Experts Reveal!

A recent incident at a Maluma concert highlighted the dangers of loud noise to infants. According to the NIH and ...

La bacteria "come carne" se encuentra en estos lugares: lo que debes saber para protegerte

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Here: Essential Protection Tips Revealed

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that rapidly destroys soft tissue. Known as the “flesh-eating” disease, it is caused ...