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By Ana Espino | Published on January 16, 2026 | 3 min read
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, affecting approximately 5.2% of children worldwide. Despite this high prevalence, diagnosis relies mainly on subjective clinical assessments, which can lead to diagnostic errors or delays in management.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, affecting approximately 5.2% of children worldwide. Despite this high prevalence, diagnosis relies mainly on subjective clinical assessments, which can lead to diagnostic errors or delays in management.
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 15, 2026 | 3 min read
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common and disabling psychiatric disorders worldwide. It affects quality of life, increases suicide risk, and represents a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Although conventional antidepressants are the first-line treatment, their effectiveness remains partial and inc...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common and disabling psychiatric disorders worldwide. It affects quality of life, increases suicide risk, and represents a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Although conventional antidepressants are the first-line treatment, their effectiveness remains partial and inc...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 14, 2026 | 3 min read
Alcohol use is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide, contributing to more than 60 diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, liver cirrhosis, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Despite this well-documented burden, international recommendations regarding “moderate” levels of alcohol consumpti...
Alcohol use is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide, contributing to more than 60 diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, liver cirrhosis, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Despite this well-documented burden, international recommendations regarding “moderate” levels of alcohol consumpti...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 13, 2026 | 3 min read
Alcohol dependence (or alcohol use disorder – AUD) is a major public health problem, responsible for millions of deaths each year. It is frequently comorbid with psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression) and physical conditions (notably alcoholic liver disease). Despite the availability of medical treatments (disulfir...
Alcohol dependence (or alcohol use disorder – AUD) is a major public health problem, responsible for millions of deaths each year. It is frequently comorbid with psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression) and physical conditions (notably alcoholic liver disease). Despite the availability of medical treatments (disulfir...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 12, 2026 | 3 min read
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Among modifiable risk factors, excessive alcohol consumption has drawn increasing attention. High-dose alcohol exposure is well known for its neurotoxic effects; however, its precise role in the development...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Among modifiable risk factors, excessive alcohol consumption has drawn increasing attention. High-dose alcohol exposure is well known for its neurotoxic effects; however, its precise role in the development...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 8, 2026 | 3 min read
Alcohol and drug dependence represent a major public health issue and are frequently observed as comorbid conditions. When a substance use disorder (SUD) co-occurs with problematic alcohol consumption, clinical outcomes are more severe: increased risk of relapse, worsening of psychiatric disorders, and reduced response t...
Alcohol and drug dependence represent a major public health issue and are frequently observed as comorbid conditions. When a substance use disorder (SUD) co-occurs with problematic alcohol consumption, clinical outcomes are more severe: increased risk of relapse, worsening of psychiatric disorders, and reduced response t...
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By Ana Espino | Published on January 7, 2026 | 3 min read
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite major therapeutic advances (immunotherapy, targeted therapies), many cancers resist treatment or relapse. One key limitation of current approaches is their inability to induce durable immune memory against tumor cells, which can evade immune surveillanc...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite major therapeutic advances (immunotherapy, targeted therapies), many cancers resist treatment or relapse. One key limitation of current approaches is their inability to induce durable immune memory against tumor cells, which can evade immune surveillanc...
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By Carolina Lima | Published on January 6, 2026 | 3 min read
Seasonal changes have long been suspected to influence mood and psychiatric disorders. Clinical observations confirm that symptoms fluctuate throughout the year, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. A recent review published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025) by Modzelewski and colleagues introduces t...
Seasonal changes have long been suspected to influence mood and psychiatric disorders. Clinical observations confirm that symptoms fluctuate throughout the year, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. A recent review published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025) by Modzelewski and colleagues introduces t...
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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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