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By Ana Espino | Published on January 5, 2026 | 3 min read
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurrent form of major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, characterized by depressive episodes occurring at specific times of the year, predominantly in winter. Despite the partial effectiveness of light therapy, antidepressants, or cognitive therapy, a substantial proportion...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurrent form of major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, characterized by depressive episodes occurring at specific times of the year, predominantly in winter. Despite the partial effectiveness of light therapy, antidepressants, or cognitive therapy, a substantial proportion...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 2, 2026 | 3 min read
Every year, holiday periods—particularly Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, or Golden Week—are associated with social gatherings, rest… and often dietary excess. Many adults report slight weight gain during these festive periods. Although this phenomenon is widely acknowledged anecdotally, it has rarely been quantified...
Every year, holiday periods—particularly Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, or Golden Week—are associated with social gatherings, rest… and often dietary excess. Many adults report slight weight gain during these festive periods. Although this phenomenon is widely acknowledged anecdotally, it has rarely been quantified...
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By Lila Rouland | Published on December 31, 2025 | 3 min read
Anxiety and depression affect a substantial proportion of people with cancer, severely impacting quality of life and adherence to treatment. Although psychotropic medications are commonly prescribed, their side effects (drowsiness, dependence, headaches) justify the growing interest in complementary therapies, including a...
Anxiety and depression affect a substantial proportion of people with cancer, severely impacting quality of life and adherence to treatment. Although psychotropic medications are commonly prescribed, their side effects (drowsiness, dependence, headaches) justify the growing interest in complementary therapies, including a...
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By Carolina Lima | Published on Décember 30, 2025 | 3 min read
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published a Threat Assessment Brief on 20 November 2025 addressing the growing circulation of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K across Europe. This K variant has spread quickly across Europe and other regions over the past months accounting for a significant...
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published a Threat Assessment Brief on 20 November 2025 addressing the growing circulation of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K across Europe. This K variant has spread quickly across Europe and other regions over the past months accounting for a significant...
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2025-12-29
Combined exercise: a winning strategy for post–breast cancer cardiorespiratory fitness
Oncology
By Lila Rouland | Published on December 29, 2025 | 3 min read
Breast cancer, although increasingly well treated, still exposes patients to a higher risk of treatment-related cardiovascular toxicity. This toxicity can lead to a significant decline in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a core component of overall health that is closely linked to cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. D...
Breast cancer, although increasingly well treated, still exposes patients to a higher risk of treatment-related cardiovascular toxicity. This toxicity can lead to a significant decline in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a core component of overall health that is closely linked to cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. D...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 26, 2025 | 3 min read
Acute viral respiratory tract infections (AVRTIs), such as the common cold or influenza, impose a substantial burden at both individual and societal levels. They account for millions of medical consultations, widespread use of symptomatic treatments, productivity losses, and, in some cases, severe complications. Conven...
Acute viral respiratory tract infections (AVRTIs), such as the common cold or influenza, impose a substantial burden at both individual and societal levels. They account for millions of medical consultations, widespread use of symptomatic treatments, productivity losses, and, in some cases, severe complications. Conven...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 23, 2025 | 3 min read
Dark chocolate, when rich in cocoa (≥70%), contains high concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, and methylxanthines—bioactive compounds that have been associated for several years with potential health benefits. Numerous studies suggest that it may play a protective role in several chronic conditions, includi...
Dark chocolate, when rich in cocoa (≥70%), contains high concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, and methylxanthines—bioactive compounds that have been associated for several years with potential health benefits. Numerous studies suggest that it may play a protective role in several chronic conditions, includi...
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2025-12-22
Therapeutic sauna and rheumatic diseases: can heat benefit chronic inflammation?
Rhumatology
By Lila Rouland | Published on December 22, 2025 | 3 min read
Rheumatic diseases (RDs) represent a major public health challenge, exacerbated by population aging. These conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and systemic sclerosis, are characterized by chronic inflammation, joint pain, and long-term functional impairment.
Given...
Rheumatic diseases (RDs) represent a major public health challenge, exacerbated by population aging. These conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and systemic sclerosis, are characterized by chronic inflammation, joint pain, and long-term functional impairment.
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 19, 2025 | 3 min read
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurrent form of depression, primarily triggered by reduced daylight in autumn and winter. It affects mood, sleep, energy, appetite, and social functioning. Although often considered mild, it can have a substantial impact on quality of life, particularly in northern regions...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurrent form of depression, primarily triggered by reduced daylight in autumn and winter. It affects mood, sleep, energy, appetite, and social functioning. Although often considered mild, it can have a substantial impact on quality of life, particularly in northern regions...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 18, 2025 | 3 min read
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, largely driven by metabolic risk factors such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and overweight. Although pharmacological treatments are well established, they may be associated with side effects or poor tolerance, particularly in pa...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, largely driven by metabolic risk factors such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and overweight. Although pharmacological treatments are well established, they may be associated with side effects or poor tolerance, particularly in pa...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 17, 2025 | 3 min read
Cold indoor temperatures—often below 18 °C—represent a health risk that remains underestimated, despite official recommendations, notably from the WHO. Such environments are common in situations of energy poverty, particularly in temperate or cold countries, and mainly affect older adults, frail individuals, or those w...
Cold indoor temperatures—often below 18 °C—represent a health risk that remains underestimated, despite official recommendations, notably from the WHO. Such environments are common in situations of energy poverty, particularly in temperate or cold countries, and mainly affect older adults, frail individuals, or those w...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 16, 2025 | 3 min read
Controlling blood pressure and renal perfusion is essential in nephrology, since these two parameters play a key role in preventing cardiovascular and kidney disease. Good blood flow to the kidneys helps preserve their function, whereas high or poorly regulated blood pressure can accelerate renal deterioration. Improvi...
Controlling blood pressure and renal perfusion is essential in nephrology, since these two parameters play a key role in preventing cardiovascular and kidney disease. Good blood flow to the kidneys helps preserve their function, whereas high or poorly regulated blood pressure can accelerate renal deterioration. Improvi...
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2025-12-15
A post-exercise infrared sauna session: a booster for neuromuscular recovery or just comfort?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Others
By Lila Rouland | Published on December 15, 2025 | 3 min read
Infrared sauna (IRS) therapy is increasingly used as a post-exercise recovery method in athletic settings, although scientific evidence supporting its benefits remains limited. Unlike traditional saunas, IRS operates via thermal radiation (wavelength 1–12 µm) and heats the air to moderate temperatures (43 ± 5°C). It is hy...
Infrared sauna (IRS) therapy is increasingly used as a post-exercise recovery method in athletic settings, although scientific evidence supporting its benefits remains limited. Unlike traditional saunas, IRS operates via thermal radiation (wavelength 1–12 µm) and heats the air to moderate temperatures (43 ± 5°C). It is hy...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 12, 2025 | 3 min read
Cinnamon essential oil, extracted mainly from Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. This substance is rich in bioactive compounds, notably cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and linalool, which give it antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic pr...
Cinnamon essential oil, extracted mainly from Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. This substance is rich in bioactive compounds, notably cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and linalool, which give it antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic pr...
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By Ana Espino | Published on December 11, 2025 | 3 min read
Pneumothorax is a common thoracic condition caused by the presence of air in the pleural cavity. It can be primary—occurring in individuals without underlying lung disease—or secondary, linked to conditions such as COPD. Treatment mainly relies on two approaches: conservative management (oxygen therapy, aspiration) and...
Pneumothorax is a common thoracic condition caused by the presence of air in the pleural cavity. It can be primary—occurring in individuals without underlying lung disease—or secondary, linked to conditions such as COPD. Treatment mainly relies on two approaches: conservative management (oxygen therapy, aspiration) and...
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