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The authors stress that intermittent fasting should not be presented as a superior solution, as weight loss depends on multiple factors
Study claims intermittent fasting is no more effective than a traditional diet
The analysis, published in the Cochrane Library, reviewed 22 clinical trials in overweight or obese adults that compared different forms of…
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Strategies such as health education, the involvement of community and religious leaders or support for survivors have proven to be effective tools to reduce its incidence.
More than four million girls remain at risk of female genital mutilation
About two-thirds of the population already support its elimination and the number of girls subjected to the practice has decreased in recent decades.
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Although most cases still occur in women over 55 years of age, the incidence is growing faster among younger women.
Breast cancer has lower overall mortality but greater incidence among younger women
Diagnoses in women between the ages of 20 and 54 have increased by around 29% in the last three decades.
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The National Health System now funds a preventive alternative that is administered every two months and improves treatment compliance.
Spain, the first European country to fund injectable PrEP against HIV
This medication is administered via intramuscular injection every two months, unlike oral PrEP.
Emergencies
When we are hit, the brain, which is a soft structure that is not rigidly attached, shifts inside the skull.
I’ve hit my head: should I be worried?
70–90% of traumatic brain injuries are mild, but a small percentage may develop complications such as intracranial haemorrhages.
Sport
The goal of training the CORE is for the deep muscles of the abdomen and back to keep the spine upright
The (future) benefits of strength training
Beyond aesthetics or sports performance, muscle training helps prepare our bodies to age better.
Health in spring
Allergic rhinitis is easily confused with sinusitis, which is sometimes preceded by rhinitis caused by nasal congestion.
How to recognize allergic rhinitis
21% of adult Spaniards suffer from allergic rhinitis, a chronic respiratory disease that has similar symptoms to a common cold.
Voice
Lifestyle generally has an important role in preventing aphonia and dysphonia.
Myths and facts about how to take care of your voice
Clearing your throat, whispering or resorting to home remedies are all common practices when dysphonia appears, although they are not always helpful.
Allergies
Allergic episodes occur when the body perceives a substance as a threat and produces specific antibodies against it.
Why are we allergic to pollen?
Contamination, wind, and climate change have altered the duration of allergy seasons, and cases of pollinosis have increased.
Endocrine system
The risk posed by endocrine disruptors depends on the amount and duration of exposure. Select 79 more words to run Humanizer.
What are endocrine disruptors?
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals present in our daily environment that can affect our health and interfere with our hormones. How can we avoid them…
Addiction
El principal riesgo de los vapeadores es la edad en la que se inicia su consumo.
Is vaping better than smoking?
Tobacco poses clear risks to health and, for this reason, many smokers turn to electronic cigarettes. But is vaping better than smoking for your…
Hygiene
Washing your hands is simple and just as important as brushing your teeth or a healthy diet.
How many times a day should we wash our hands?
Wash our hands is an everyday behaviour with a decisive role in curbing infections and contact-transmitted diseases.
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