Emergencies
Symptoms usually appear within the first 15–30 minutes after contact with the allergen, although they can sometimes take up to an hour to develop.
What to do in the event of an anaphylactic shock
Find out how to treat anaphylactic shock and what the most common causes of this condition are.
Dermatology
Sweat itself is odourless; it is the compounds in the fluid produced by the bacteria on our bodies that cause the smell
Everything you need to know about sweat
Sweating can be unsightly, uncomfortable and embarrassing. But despite these inconveniences, it helps regulate body temperature and is a cornerstone…
Dermatology
Recurrences of photo-induced cold sores can be prevented in 90% of patients
Why do cold sores appear?
Most HSV infections are asymptomatic or go unnoticed, but painful blisters may also appear from time to time. In summer, there are several factors…
Chiropody
Heat, humidity and the use of shared spaces create the ideal conditions for the spread of fungal infections.
How to prevent fungal infections at swimming pools and in public showers?
Humidity, higher temperatures and contaminated surfaces provide the ideal environment for these organisms to thrive.
Summer
Applying sunscreen before going out in the sun is a basic requirement for protecting our skin.
How many minutes should we spend sunbathing, according to science?
10 minutes, 20 or perhaps 30? Sun exposure helps the body produce vitamin D, although it is important to limit exposure to protect the skin.
Kidney stones
Calcium and uric acid stones are the most common.
Why do kidney stones form?
People who have already had kidney stone have a higher risk of developing them again in the future.
Dizziness
People who tend to suffer from constant dizziness should take particular care when standing up suddenly.
Why do we feel dizzy when we get up?
Dizziness can often be alarming, although this feeling of faintness usually passes within a few seconds. But do you know what causes it?
Audition
When earwax blockages occur, we should not attempt to remove them with any object but rather choose less invasive options.
Earwax blockages: when should you visit a doctor?
If earwax blockages cause discomfort, a specialist should assess whether or not they need to be removed.
News
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…
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
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