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Mums-to-be ‘exposed to environmental pollutants’ give birth to larger babies

Pregnant women living in large cities are more likely to give birth to higher weight babies than those living in rural areas, due to a higher exposure to xenoestrogens, a type of environmental pollutants that act like hormones, researchers have found.   This is the first research study conducted in Spain establishing a correlation between… Seguir Leyendo Mums-to-be ‘exposed to environmental pollutants’ give birth to larger babies

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New nanotechnology-based cancer therapy to revolutionize chemotherapy

Researchers of the University of Granada and Edimbourgh have developed a new cancer therapy based on nanotechnology, which promises to dramatically improve current chemotherapy treatments without causing any side effects. This therapy is based on the encapsulation of a catalyst (palladium) into microspheres, to synthesize artificial materials or activate drugs within human cells, thus avoiding… Seguir Leyendo New nanotechnology-based cancer therapy to revolutionize chemotherapy

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Botox injected in head cuts migraine frequency

Spanish researchers have confirmed that botox treatment can reduce the number of migraines experienced by many sufferers. University of Granada scientists said that injecting a local anesthetic or botulinum toxin (botox) into certain points named ‘trigger points’ of the pericraneal and neck muscles reduce migraine frequency among migraine sufferers. They have identified the location of… Seguir Leyendo Botox injected in head cuts migraine frequency

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50pc of bipolar disorder patients suffer work, social or family disabilities

A study conducted at the University of Granada has found that 50 pc of patients with bipolar disorder suffer some type of work, social and family disability, and approximately 20 pc present some disorder at the three levels. The research study analyzed the factors associated to higher work, social and family disabilities in a sample… Seguir Leyendo 50pc of bipolar disorder patients suffer work, social or family disabilities

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Exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality: Study

A University of Granada study has shown that exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality. Two in 10 young people in South East Spain have poor sperm density, which involves requiring more time to accomplish fertilization. The most common means of exposure to pesticides is food and other household products. According to the study, combined… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality: Study

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Eating disorders ‘double in Muslim teens than in Christian’

A University of Granada study has found that eating disorders are 2.3-fold higher among Muslim adolescents than among their Christian classmates. The study also found that body dissatisfaction was 1.8-fold higher in the former group. Finally, as a general conclusion, an average of one in four adolescents suffers some type of eating disorder, and 15… Seguir Leyendo Eating disorders ‘double in Muslim teens than in Christian’