Health and Medicine

‘Cardiovascular revolution’ has increased life expectancy in Spain

Over the last century, life expectancy for Spaniards has increased by 40 years. A study highlights the main cause, since 1980, as being the...

Gorilla origins of the last two AIDS virus lineages confirmed

Two of the four known groups of human AIDS viruses (HIV-1 groups O and P) have originated in western lowland gorillas, according to new...

Scientists move closer to creating cartilage from stem cells

Scientists have succeeded in producing cartilage formed from embryonic stem cells that could in future be used to treat the painful joint condition osteoarthritis....

Defect responsible for memory impairment in aging found

Everyone worries about losing their memory as they grow older—memory loss remains one of the most common complaints of the elderly. But the molecular...

Well: Should Pregnant Women Eat More Tuna?

For years pregnant women have been warned about eating tuna due to worries about mercury exposure. But now a federal panel has reignited the...

Well: Should Pregnant Women Eat More Tuna?

For years pregnant women have been warned about eating tuna due to worries about mercury exposure. But now a federal panel has reignited the...

Well: Should Pregnant Women Eat More Tuna?

For years pregnant women have been warned about eating tuna due to worries about mercury exposure. But now a federal panel has reignited the...

Well: Extra Sleep Linked With Stroke Risk

Sleeping more than 8 hours may be an early sign of stroke risk, a new study shows. ...read more

Well: Extra Sleep Linked With Stroke Risk

Sleeping more than 8 hours may be an early sign of stroke risk, a new study shows. ...read more

Well: Extra Sleep Linked With Stroke Risk

Sleeping more than 8 hours may be an early sign of stroke risk, a new study shows. ...read more