15 May 2025

23rd Congress of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery: open day to the public

Zaragoza will host the Congress of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC), which will offer a public event for the first time on May 27th. Alberto J. Schuhmacher, head of the Molecular Oncology Group at the IIS Aragón, will explore cutting-edge topics such as epigenetics and its applications in brain surgery, among others.
14 May 2025

Neither responsible nor sustainable: Conference 'Gambling, a public health problem'

Last Friday, Zaragoza hosted a conference analyzing the effects of gambling on mental health. National leaders called for stronger public intervention through regulatory policies, effective prevention strategies, and appropriate care services. The GAMBL-OUT and GAMBL-HID projects, led by researchers from the IIS Aragón, were also presented.
13 May 2025

The Mediterranean diet from an early age could help prevent excess weight in childhood.

The study, led by the IIS Aragón and the University of Zaragoza, analyzed more than 1.200 children between the ages of 3 and 6 in seven Spanish cities. Children with a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a lower BMI and less total and abdominal fat, especially in the case of girls.
12 May 2025

The Ministry of Health announces the 1st HumanizAR and CuidAR Awards for Aragon

The call is sponsored by the General Directorate of Care and Humanization and the IIS Aragón, with the collaboration of Roche. The deadline for submitting applications is June 24, and professionals from all eight healthcare sectors in Aragón are eligible to participate.