Tirzepatide, a drug to treat obesity
A weekly dose for a year and a half has been shown to reduce weight by 21% in obese people
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Insomnia drug approved in Europe
Studies have shown that this drug improves sleep and daytime performance in people with insomnia, without causing a sedative effect the next day, as1
Gene identified that causes lupus disease
The causal relationship between the TLR7 gene mutation and lupus paves the way for an effective cure
Long-term effects of antidepressants
A study with the participation of millions of people has concluded that antidepressants do not improve the long-term quality of life of patients. Dr1
Why should boys be vaccinated against papilloma as well as girls?
So far, the papillomavirus vaccine schedule in Catalonia has been for girls of 11-12 years old only. However, from next year, the Department of Healt1
How is monkeypox spread?
Monkeypox is a smallpox-like disease that was first detected 50 years ago in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. New cases of community transmis1
What are the effects for women after menopause of a diet rich in soy?
Soy can be beneficial to health, especially in menopausal women at risk of developing osteosarcopenia and obesity. This food contains phytoestrogens,1
Better control of blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcer
First study in people with type 1 diabetes that demonstrates the relationship between poor control of glucose levels and an increased risk of foot ul1
Chronic consumption of cannabis and cocaine can cause psychotic disorders
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, alcohol and tobacco are still the most common drugs taken legally in Spain, followed by the1
What are ingrown toenails and how are they treated?
Ingrown toenails or onychocryptosis affects 5% of the population and occurs when the sides of the nail penetrate the skin.