"Doctor, can I drink non-alcoholic beer?"
Non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beverages can have a negative impact on people with an alcohol use disorder. This was suggested by a systematic review...
News from Institute of Neurosciences
A biomarker in a blood test makes it possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A study by the hospital Clínic Barcelona-IDIBAPS, published in the journal Neurology, confirms the usefulness of a blood-based biomarker to diagnos...
What is the difference between Postnatal Depression and Baby Blues?
Baby Blues can appear after childbirth. These are transitory feelings of sadness, nervousness, insecurity or worry. If these symptoms persist or wo...
Eight researchers from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS and the University of Barcelona in the ranking of the best in the world
The list, published by Clarivate Analytics, identifies the most influential experts, who are among the 1% most highly cited in their speciality in...
How does the weather changes affect epileptic seizures?
Low atmospheric pressure and high relative air humidity seem to be associated with an increased risk of epileptic seizures. Meanwhile, high tempera...
Second season of 'The Information that cares’ podcast series
This Wednesday, the first episode of the second season of the ‘Information that cares for you/Information that cares’ podcast series will go live....
Mercè Balcells: “People who have an addiction and want to be cured must play an active role in their recovery, otherwise it is impossible"
Eighty per cent of the population of our country has consumed alcohol in the last year. It is estimated that around 10% are daily drinkers and ove...
Fifty percent of the mothers treated at the Clínic-BCN Mother-Baby Day Hospital had a major depressive episode
A study shows that, thanks to the Clínic-BCN Mother-Baby Day Hospital, comprehensive treatment can be provided, which manages to contain risk behav...
Every 3 seconds a new case of Alzheimer's is diagnosed in the world
There is no cure for Alzheimer's as yet, but patients' quality of life can be improved through cognitive intervention such as memory journalling.
How does physical activity affect the brain?
Physical activity improves cognitive function, memory, efficiency and attention and also prevents cognitive decline. It increases serotonin leve...