Dermatology
The removal of any skin lesion should always be carried out under the diagnosis and supervision of a doctor.
Is it a mole or a wart? Learn how to identify them
In most cases, the differences between mole and wart are easy to spot and can help determine the most appropriate treatment.
News
The WHO is now calling for a person-centred model, with better coverage, more social protection and research aligned with the real needs of patients.
Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented
The WHO is now calling for a person-centred model, with better coverage, more social protection and research aligned with the real needs of patients.
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The document recommends cognitive training and stimulation, participation in social activities, physical activity, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol and following a healthy diet, among other habits.
Up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed
The document recommends cognitive training and stimulation, participation in social activities, physical activity, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol…
News
The Interterritorial Council of the National Health System has just approved its second edition, which incorporates the experience accumulated in five years of implementation.
Health renews the ‘Good Practice Manual on Euthanasia’, five years after the law
The Interterritorial Council of the National Health System has just approved its second edition, which incorporates the experience accumulated in…
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To date, around twenty xenotransplants have already been carried out worldwide, almost all of an experimental nature.
Transplants from animals to humans: a near reality?
To date, around twenty xenotransplants have already been carried out worldwide, almost all of an experimental nature.
Diabetes
After receiving the diagnosis, the most important thing is to stay calm and avoid panicking.
I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, what now?
It is estimated that 1 in 9 adults worldwide lives with diabetes. Living with this condition involves making changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Disconnection
As long as the heart muscle receives oxygen and nutrients, it will continue to contract on its own, without any connection to the central nervous system.
Did you know that...? The heart continues to beat even when it is outside the body
As long as the heart muscle receives oxygen and nutrients, it will continue to contract on its own, without any connection to the central nervous…
Emergencies
In general, a blister usually heals in 5 to 10 days if it is treated properly.
Caring for and preventing
It is important to not remove the skin that covers the blister, as it acts as a barrier against bacteria or possible rubbing.
Sport
The World Health Organization recommends that adults do between 150 and 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week
How to turn sport into a habit
Discover how to turn sport into a sustainable habit with practical tips and the insights of José Antonio Gutiérrez, a specialist in sports medicine.
Gynaecology
25–50% of women who seek medical advice for infertility have endometriosis
When does menstrual pain stop being normal?
Endometriosis affects between 10% and 15% of Spanish women, of whom 30% will have difficulties in becoming pregnant.
Health in autumn
Rest is a subjective relationship that each individual establishes with the concept of relaxation
Microbreaks: What does science say?
Science supports some methods designed to sustain concentration, take care of the back and slow down the wear and tear of a day spent sitting in…
Eye health
These procedures were originally developed to treat specific eye conditions or defects that affected the appearance of the eye or visual health.
Changing eye colour is possible, but there are limitations
This technique was originally developed to correct iris defects and has become a dream for many people, although it carries risks to eyesight.
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