Given the imminent arrival of 2014, the two most prestigious scientific journals in the world, Nature and Science, have produced compilations of the most relevant discoveries and researchers of 2013.
The venom of the king cobra can kill us, but properly treated it can also give us life, since its toxins act as inhibitors of neuronal communication and palliative of many diseases.
This has just been certified by one of the most complete studies carried out so far on the subject. According to findings presented in the New England Journal of Medicine, those who consume seven servings or more of nuts a week are 20 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory conditions.
Breast cancer affects 22,000 new people a year, often women, according to the Spanish Cancer Association. Some of those affected complain of cognitive problems associated with cancer treatment, alterations that they did not have before, such as memory lapses or forgetfulness.
Until now, most of the studies that analyzed the biological clocks of our body were based on hormones, telomeres or saliva. Now, at the University of California (UCLA) they have taken a further step in the world of gerontology, studying the way our DNA changes over time, a kind of biological clock inside our genes.
Pomegranate juice is a good source of antioxidants that reduces inflammation and damage from oxidative stress, as well as infections. This was demonstrated by scientists from the Israel Technion Institute of Technology in a study with dialysis patients, whose complications were reduced by consuming this juice, including better cardiovascular health and less income due to infections.
Well yes, according to a Spanish study, women who have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer have a 39 percent higher risk of developing another tumor in a different part of the body. This could be due to the cancers having similar risk factors or the side effect of the treatment received.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
