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Study links physical fitness levels of Spanish teenagers to cardiovascular health

Study links physical fitness levels of Spanish teenagers to cardiovascular health Experts of the Department of Medical Physiology of the University of Granada (EFFECTS-262 research group) are leading a national research to measure the level of physical fitness of Spanish teenagers and its connection with their future cardiovascular health. The study, called AVENA, reveals that… Seguir Leyendo Study links physical fitness levels of Spanish teenagers to cardiovascular health

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New intelligent reminder system with Artificial Intelligence techniques for the elderly

New intelligent reminder system with Artificial Intelligence techniques for the elderly An elderly lady is about to go to bed. She goes into her room, sits down on the bed, takes off her slippers and turns off the light. Suddenly, before getting into bed, a small alarm goes off and a mobile device reminds her… Seguir Leyendo New intelligent reminder system with Artificial Intelligence techniques for the elderly

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Compound from olive-skin pomace protects against colon-cancer

Compound from olive-skin pomace protects against colon-cancer Researchers from the University of Granada and the University of Barcelona have shown that treatment with maslinic acid, a triterpenoid compound isolated from olive-skin pomace, results in a significant inhibition of cell proliferation and causes apoptotic death in colon-cancer cells. Maslinic acid is a novel natural compound and… Seguir Leyendo Compound from olive-skin pomace protects against colon-cancer

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Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death

Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, \’phytochemicals\’, that can trigger cancer cell death New research published in the open access journal BMC Cancer sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in breast cancer risk. Javier Menendez from the Catalan Institute of Oncology and Antonio Segura-Carretero from… Seguir Leyendo Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death

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Effectiveness of Mediterranean diet confirmed for chronic disease prevention

t is effective in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, hypertension or osteoporosis. Experts have insisted that it is possible to prevent 80% cardiovascular diseases and 40% different types of cancer through diet, physical exercise and other healthy habits. Scientists of the UGR are specifically analysing how cells react against aggressions which cause… Seguir Leyendo Effectiveness of Mediterranean diet confirmed for chronic disease prevention

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Effectiveness of Mediterranean diet confirmed for chronic disease prevention

– Effectiveness of Mediterranean diet confirmed for chronic disease prevention It is effective in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, hypertension or osteoporosis. Experts have insisted that it is possible to prevent 80% cardiovascular diseases and 40% different types of cancer through diet, physical exercise and other healthy habits. Scientists of the UGR… Seguir Leyendo Effectiveness of Mediterranean diet confirmed for chronic disease prevention

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6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction

6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction Published: Sunday, 6-Jul-2008Print – 6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction Printer Friendly Email – 6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction Email to a Friend Medical Studies/Trials Six of… Seguir Leyendo 6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction

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Post-menopausal therapy to improve women’s quality of life

– Post-menopausal therapy to improve womens quality of life A recent research work by the University of Granada advises post-menopausal women the use of Replacement Hormone Therapy (RHT) for at least five years. The study reveals that the fears associated with the RHT are product of disinformation and are often against clinical evidences. Some of… Seguir Leyendo Post-menopausal therapy to improve women’s quality of life

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Wild Mediterranean plant provides potential anticancer medicines

Wild Mediterranean plant provides potential anticancer medicines Published: Thursday, 17-Apr-2008Print – Wild Mediterranean plant provides potential anticancer medicines Printer Friendly Email – Wild Mediterranean plant provides potential anticancer medicines Email to a Friend Medical Science NewsA group of scientists from the Department of Organic Chemistry and the Biotechnology Institute of the University of Granada have… Seguir Leyendo Wild Mediterranean plant provides potential anticancer medicines

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New smarter technology for identifying human remains

– New smarter technology for identifying human remains A researcher from the Physical Anthropological Laboratory of the University of Granada has developed the most complete database today to identify human remains and bodies in advanced states of decomposition using 3D computerised techniques for facial reconstruction. This method will reduce the cost and time needed in… Seguir Leyendo New smarter technology for identifying human remains