health

Ultra-processed foods may increase risk of depression

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:35

London, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—particularly those containing artificial sweeteners—may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

WHO urges investing in One Health actions for better health

Published on: February 29, 2024
17:16

Geneva, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on world leaders to increase political commitment and action to invest in the “One Health” approach to prevent and tackle common threats affecting the health and well-being of humans, animals, plants and environment together.

Former Paraguayan president to travel to Cuba for medical treatment

Published on: February 29, 2024
16:45

Asuncion, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The former Paraguayan President and opposition politician Fernando Lugo is planning a trip to Cuba to be treated there by specialized doctors for the after-effects of a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) suffered in August 2022, a close source revealed on Thursday.

Italy reports some 50 dengue cases during first two months of year

Published on: February 24, 2024
00:15

Rome, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) Italy reported 48 dengue cases between January 1 and February 21, all of which were imported, leading to an increase in measures to fight the disease, it was learned recently.

Experts warn of risks of consuming high-glycemic index foods

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:24

Ottawa, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) raise the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to research published today in the journal Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology.

Growing concern over dengue and measles cases in Peru

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:46

Lima, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The constant upturn of dengue cases and the resurgence of a second case of measles are the main concerns and efforts of Peruvian health authorities.

Warnings on smart devices to measure blood glucose

Published on: February 22, 2024
11:06

Washington, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The use of smart devices such as watches and rings to measure sugar in blood could lead to inaccurate results and as a consequence, errors in the management of diabetes, US health authorities warned today.

Rains unleash leptospirosis outbreak in Ecuador

Published on: February 21, 2024
11:20

Quito, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The intense rains of the last weeks in the coastal region of Ecuador caused an increase of leptospirosis infections, and until today 18 sick people have been reported there.

Ecuadorian health authorities are concerned about deaths from dengue

Published on: February 20, 2024
13:17

Quito, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities remain alert on Tuesday after four people died of dengue fever in Ecuador.

BioHabana 2024 focuses on science for a healthy life in Cuba

Published on: February 20, 2024
12:43

Havana, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The revolution of biological sciences in the 21st century and its application to achieve a healthy life will be the focus of the BioHabana 2024 event, scheduled from April 1 to 5 in Cuba, it was announced on Tuesday.

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