children

11 June, 2025

The Mediterranean diet may act as a protective factor against the genetic risk of obesity in European preadolescents.

This is demonstrated by a study led by the GENUD group (IIS Aragón and the University of Zaragoza), which has just been published in the journal Pediatric Obesity with an analysis of 2000 participants, between 2 and 16 years old, over three different years.
27 May 2025

The Manantial Foundation presents the 'Más Casa' project, a support for motherhood and mental health.

As part of the "Motherhood and Mental Health" conference held on Tuesday, May 27, the Manantial Foundation presented the report on the "Más Casa" pilot project, a pioneering initiative that offers support to families in vulnerable situations.
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.
27 December, 2024

A group of researchers develop an AI model to predict the risk of metabolic disorders in children with obesity

The system integrates epigenetic clinical data, allowing early detection and personalized prevention of metabolic complications, especially during puberty, a key stage to avoid future cardiovascular diseases.
18 December, 2023

Aragón will apply advanced therapies in very aggressive cancers in children in four years

Aspanoa and the IIS Aragón organized an informative breakfast in Teruel last week with two Aragonese researchers to explain the latest advances in cancer research