SCIENCES

Elevated heart rate may increase dementia risk among elderly

Published on: December 7, 2021
20:30

Washington, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, a new study suggests.

Scientists announce developments in regenerative medicine

Published on: December 6, 2021
17:46

Washington, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) The regenerative medicine is currently showing progress by presenting a biomaterial capable of repairing heart, vocal cords and muscles.

Black box designed to record human errors on climate change

Published on: December 6, 2021
17:29

Canberra, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) A group of international scientists is currently working on the creation of the so-called Earth´s Black Box that will record humanity´s downfall on climate change.

Cuban president analyzes possible scenario over Omicron variant

Published on: November 30, 2021
22:04

Havana, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, scientists and experts on Tuesday analyzed the evolution of Omicron variant and Cuba´s scenario concerning the new variant presence.

Flash floods cause over 5,000 deaths worldwide annually – WMO

Published on: November 22, 2021
18:40

Geneva, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) Flash floods cause more than 5,000 deaths worldwide annually, exceeding any other flood-related event, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Monday.

Specialists find possible, simple cure for noise-induced deafness

Published on: November 16, 2021
17:48

Washington, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) A team of specialists have found a possible and simple cure for noise-induced hearing loss, a scientific source reported Tuesday.

Grape consumption benefits gut microbiome and cholesterol metabolism

Published on: November 15, 2021
19:39

Washington, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) A new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients has found that consuming grapes significantly increases the diversity of bacteria in the gut, lowers cholesterol levels, as well as bile acids.

Parkinson’s disease trial reveals defects in blood-brain barrier

Published on: November 15, 2021
18:18

Washington, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) In an unexpected discovery, researchers have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson's disease, a scientific source reported Monday.

Covid-19 pandemic affecting women’s reproductive health

Published on: November 13, 2021
00:10

London, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) A group of researchers revealed that the psychological burden of Covid-19 pandemic impacted 56% of participants -with significant changes to women´s reproductive health, the UK Endocrinology Society reported.

Experts recommends physical activity during health crises

Published on: November 13, 2021
00:08

Washington, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) A team of experts has recommended physical activity and sports practice during pandemics or health crises in order to take care of mental health, according to a scientific source.

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