20 May 2025

A new 'bad cholesterol' test more accurately prevents coronary heart disease.

A study shows that analyzing two lipoprotein markers in the blood provides more accurate information about the risk of heart disease. This is because the test measures the amount of "bad cholesterol" transport proteins, whereas conventional tests do not.
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.