The mysteries of the brain
Studies on the most exceptional organ in the human body have advanced more in the last 50 years than in the rest of history, but many questions remain unanswered
Iván Gelibter
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Are any of the new hair products recommended on social media actually any good?
Nutricosmetics are gaining ground in hair care and taking supplements that contain active ingredients which target your hair type can help to stop hair falling out
Julia Fernández | -
Beach safety
The sting of a Portuguese man o' war: 'It was one of the worst days of my life and at times I thought I was going to die'
A Spanish man from Guipuzcoa suffered convulsions and was hospitalised for ten hours after a horrific encounter with this 'false jellyfish' on a beach in San Sebastian in the north of Spain. This is his horrific story...
Iñigo Villamía | -
The healing powers of chess
Chess is being used to treat learning difficulties and mental health problems and prevent cognitive deterioration in the elderly
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
Summer first aid
Here's how to treat typical summer injuries including bites, sunburn and jellyfish stings...
Carmen Barreiro |
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We change after two beers... and after six?
However much you drink affects your body
Solange Vázquez | -
Strabismus, the condition that makes adults go cross-eyed
Eye health. Look out for eyes becoming misaligned when older as this can be a sign of some serious medical issues
Carmen Barreiro | -
Health
Local hospital wins award for reducing shoulder pain
The Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine department uses hydrodilation in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Iván Gelibter | -
Stay healthy in old age with vitamin K
Vitamin K plays a very important role in our bodies but where can we find it? In kale, spinach, watercress, endive, cabbage, blueberries, figs...
Marta Fernández Vallejo |
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Dieting: Is it a good idea to only have yoghurt and fruit at dinner time?
It can cause deficiencies in certain nutrients and doesn’t work for weight loss say experts
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
All you need to know about salmonella
Diarrhoea, fever, vomiting... If symptoms are intense or persistent, see a doctor as soon as possible
Carmen Barreiro | -
How to combat heat stroke
Children and the elderly are the groups most at risk of suffering the effects of high temperatures
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How to avoid urine infections this summer
Most cystitis sufferers are women and nearly half of the female population will contract at least one UTI in their lifetime
Carmen Barreiro |
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Non-invasive treatment cures 80 per cent of cancers in tests
The white blood cell therapy, tested in mice, not only cleanses the body of cancer cells but also teaches the immune system to recognise and kill them
Fermín Epezteguia | -
