Insomnia and screens: why blue light might not be the only culprit
A recent study has found that looking at screens before bedtime doesn’t significantly interfere with sleep, causing at most a ten-minute delay in f...
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Hospital Clínic ranks among the world’s best smart and specialized hospitals according to Newsweek
Hospital Clínic Barcelona appears once again in the two main rankings published by Newsweek alongside Statista. The hospital features in eleven spe...
The MigraAgile project allows for innovative migraine care in coordination with Primary Care
The digital project MigraAgile, promoted by the Hospital Clínic Barcelona in collaboration with the Primary Care Centres of the Barcelona Esquerra...
Microplastics in human organs: what are the health implications?
Microplastics, the tiny particles that result from the degradation of plastic, are no longer just an environmental threat but an emerging health ri...
How to sleep well in the heat: improving the quality of your sleep in summer
With the arrival of summer and rising night-time temperatures, many people find it difficult to get a good night's sleep. Quality rest is essential...
Teenagers normalise vaping and are less aware of the dangers associated with smoking
General support for establishing new smoke-free areas increases. Around 20% of teenagers smoke, with many of them using vapes....
The Clínic-IDIBAPS is promoting an innovative study for the early detection of Parkinson’s disease through a smell test
The Clínic is participating in the launch of the “Smell Test Direct”, an initiative developed by the Michael J. Fox Foundation to identify early si...
Blood biomarkers: Towards a faster and more accessible diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
The introduction of blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease is revolutionizing the biological diagnosis of this disease, enabling faster diagnosis...
Is banning screens the solution?
The rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in recent decades, their multiple uses, increasingly attractive and immer...
How can we support someone who has lost a loved one to suicide?
Empathetic accompaniment can make all the difference.