Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Discover gene linked to breast cancer

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

discover breast cancer gene

The cancer must be among the most dreaded diseases and more common (unfortunately) of our time. The money has been invested in finding new ways to treat and research to find a cure, is abundant. The results of these studies, moreover, have not always been positive.

Breast cancer
However, a few weeks ago a group of American scientists made a breakthrough in the fight against cancer that can mean a great contribution to the cause. (more…)

Diagnosed cataract via mobile phone

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Diagnosed cataract

The advance of medicine is undeniable in certain fields. Now, a team of scientists from the Institute of Technology has developed a device for diseases such as cataracts through a next-generation mobile phone.

Altered by the fact that 250 million people suffering from blindness due to medical reasons that could have been avoided, this group of scientists got down to work to adapt a device to avoid mobile phone and taken to be tested in machines costing more than 3,500 euros. (more…)

Traffic noise increases the risk for stroke

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

trafic noise increase stroke

From time to time medical studies appear that reaching somewhat obvious conclusions. Everyone’s trying to bring something to the welfare of people, put a warning about diseases or health hazards. But the truth is that sometimes no matter the prestige of the university to investigate whether the results are not entirely new.

Traffic and stroke
This time is a matter of a scientific investigation published in the magazine European Heart Journal environment to the noise of the traffic and its risks for the health, carried out by Danish scientists. (more…)

In one study, the heart can repair itself

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

At times, advances in medicine seem drawn from a science fiction movie rather than a study to improve the health and welfare of humans.

heart attack relief

With reservations that such research requires, especially when found in an early stage, a group of British scientists has managed to transform one type of cells similar to stem cells in hearts of adult mice to function as heart muscle, which represents a breakthrough for coronary patients.

The main conclusion from this study that, sure, will be talking about medicine is that in future it could develop a drug to those hearts that have been damaged by a heart to regenerate themselves. (more…)

Stem Cells

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

A stem cell is a cell with the capacity to self-renew through mitotic divisions or continue the differentiation pathway for which is scheduled and therefore produce one or more mature tissues and fully differentiated according to their degree of multipotency.

stem cell

The scientists discovered more than 20 years ago how to get stem cells from mouse embryos. In late 1998, after intensive experimental work, a group of researchers from the University of Wisconsin (USA) won the first culture of human embryonic stem cells. From this moment, the cell ancestors have been presented as the great therapeutic hope of the new century.

Whatever the source, stem cells face a common problem in laboratory culture. For these cells to proliferate to obtain sufficient material for therapeutic use have to be grown under very specific conditions. (more…)

How many hours do I sleep?

Friday, January 14th, 2011

sleeping hours

Sleep an average of 6-8 hours a day is healthy. European scientists and researchers have conducted a study which shows that sleeping more than nine hours a night is damaging to health, even may be a sign of serious illness. It followed more than a million people for 25 years and there were more than 100,000 deaths around the world.

Sleeping less than 6 hours a day is not recommended, excessive hours of sleep can cause serious problems in both cases can be a cause of major diseases and in isolated cases even death. (more…)

Benefits of Mediterranean diet

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

To spare are acquaintances all the advantages that has the Mediterranean diet on our agency, since is one of the most complete and healthy of as many we can consume. Thus, we find what are the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

Mediterranean diet

Snacks, healthy, and light food: Mediterranean diet. Just by eating healthy and varied, you’re giving your body what it needs, so this is one of the great secrets of Mediterranean cuisine, typical of Italy, Spain, Greece or France. In it your fish, cereals, legumes, nuts and salads. (more…)

A CT scan for early detection of lung cancer

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Several studies have shown that the implementation of the TAC annual preventive reduce 20 percent of deaths from lung cancer in populations at risk, which for the director of the department of chest medicine at the University of Navarra Hospital and principal investigator of one of them, Dr. Javier Zulueta, should serve to reopen the debate about its effectiveness in the future.

CT scan

IELCAP international study, published recently and included the participation of the University Hospital of Navarra and the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, and the recent research conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and funded by the U.S. government, endorse the importance of this diagnostic test in the increased survival of patients with lung cancer. (more…)

Some myths and truths of coffee

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Among the universal habits undoubtedly drinking coffee at breakfast and after dinner, is one of the most pleasurable. Not only that, but also the tool most used to get extra power offered by caffeine.

myth of coffee

No doubt coffee has great benefits but also likely to be unhealthy for our bodies. That’s why here clarify the most frequent questions on the consumption of this rich but sometimes dangerous drinking.

Is good the coffee for our body?
Well, mainly, everything should be eaten in moderation. Even in the best interest of coffee, is that reduces the risk of Parkinson’s and diabetes. As explained above, due to its caffeine content and energy that this brings, helps overcome depression. But be careful, because all these benefits depend on the dose consumed. (more…)

Benefits of Vitamin B3

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Vitamin B3, is a very beneficial nutrient to prevent and combat ailments and diseases that afflict our body. Among the advantages of its use can be noted that high-dose anti-cholesterol is a nutrient that is essential to prevent cardiovascular disease.

This is the main element in the fight against pellagra, a disease whose main symptoms are diarrhea, skin diseases and signs of dementia. It is used to combat mental disorders, emotional instability, persecution complex and a feeling of insecurity.

In addition, Vitamin B3 is involved in the processes of digestion and prevent gastrointestinal disorders by a malfunction of the intestinal flora. Also participates in the synthesis of various hormones such as sex, thyroid and insulin. (more…)