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Reduced time in deep sleep may rise risk of cognitive decline

Published on: June 8, 2023
16:46

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline.

South-South cooperation is key to prevent, reduce disasters

Published on: May 31, 2023
16:17

By: Pavel López Lazo

Santiago de Chile, May 31 (Prensa Latina) At present, one out of every four natural disasters occurring worldwide happens in Latin America and the Caribbean, as warned by attendees at the 1st Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Chile.

Over 1B people in 43 nations face cholera risks – WHO

Published on: May 19, 2023
17:42

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that more than one billion people in 43 countries, mainly in Africa nations, are at risk of cholera with children under five particularly vulnerable.

WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Published on: May 15, 2023
16:25

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

UNESCO condemns risks for women journalists

Published on: April 24, 2023
17:08

By: Pavel López Lazo

Paris, Apr 24 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO on Monday hosted a picture exhibition on dangers and threats faced by women journalists.

Talk therapy for depression may aid to lower heart disease risk

Published on: April 24, 2023
16:51

By: Pavel López Lazo

London, Apr 24 (Prensa Latina) Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and it can harm other areas of health. Researchers are still working to understand the relationship between cardiovascular disease and depression and how the treatment of depression impacts cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Research links air pollution, noise, heat and CD to reduced sleep

Published on: April 19, 2023
00:58

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Apr 19 (Prensa Latina) Air pollution, a warm bedroom, and high levels of carbon dioxide (CD) and ambient noise may all adversely affect our ability to get a good night’s sleep, suggests a study from researchers with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Louisville.

Covid-19 pandemic increased mental health cases in children

Published on: March 10, 2023
14:03

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) A study proved that the hardest moments of the Covid-19 pandemic increased mental health cases in children worldwide, a specialized source informed Friday.

Study affirms link between SDC, risk of mortality in pregnant people

Published on: February 2, 2023
18:41

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

Mexico warns of severe health risks for vapers

Published on: January 17, 2023
09:55

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Mexico City, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) on Tuesday warned of the severe health risks that vapers or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) pose, although many people mistakenly believe they are harmless.

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