Obesity exacerbates many causes of death, but risks are different for men and women
Obesity is implicated in two thirds of the leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases worldwide
Women scientists author fewer invited commentaries in medical journals than men
They found that the disparity was larger for women who were further progressed in their careers
Simple test predicts dangerous pregnancy disorder
Researchers have developed a way to predict the onset of a deadly pregnancy condition that kills 76,000 women and half a million babies each year.
New chemical weapon to combat cancer
The fight against cancer involves eradicating cancer cells but current treatments inevitably have negative consequences on healthy cells.
Quiz: How much do you know about breast cancer?
In the breast cancer awareness month, test your knowledge to prevent this disease
Bolivian forager-farmers' techniques for amazing heart health
The indigenous group, known for astonishingly healthy cardiovascular systems, is seeing a split in beliefs about what makes a good life.
International day against breast cancer
Know what this disease is about, what the symptoms are and how to prevent it .
Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex
It's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes.
E-cigarettes: 5 things to know
Here we tell you that these devices are unregulated with potentially dangerous effects on health and other four things you probably did not know
Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression
The study found out that previous research didn't include female subjects but depression drives different behaviors in women and men.
Compound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria
According to the research, breast milk not also fights harmful bacteria but also allows beneficial bacteria to thrive.
Prenatal stress could affect baby's brain
New research from King's College London has found that maternal stress before and during pregnancy could affect a baby's brain development. Find out why.
New drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer's key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to treat aggressive breast cancers
Why is vaping associated with lung injury?
A study found out that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.
High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity
The risk of their children being obese or overweight decreased if the women had adequate levels of folate 24 to 72 hours after giving birth.
Nausea during pregnancy, everything you need to know
Dr. Angelica Echeverry tells us what you should know about this discomfort that affects most pregnant women
New treatment improves survival in women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer
An international study shows that administering niraparib after chemotherapy reduces by nearly 40% the risk of relapse or death from this disease.
New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer
The test uses next-generation sequencing technology to probe DNA for tiny chemical tags that influence whether genes are active or inactive
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery
The results suggest that radiotherapy is equally effective whether it is given to all men shortly after surgery or given later.
Quiz: test your health knowledge
With this quiz you can evaluate the knowledge you have about health