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12/08/2026

Specific nutrients associated with better cognitive function during aging

A study led by the URV links a higher consumption of foods rich in choline and betaine with a more favourable evolution of attention, language and executive function in older adults with overweight or obesity Cognitive decline is one of...
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12/08/2026

A biochemical fingerprint identifies people with diabetes and insulin resistance who are at higher risk of mortality

A study led by the URV, IRB CatSud and CIBEROBN identifies molecular patterns in blood associated with these metabolic alterations and opens the door to personalized prevention strategies Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance affect millions of people worldwide and significantly...
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11/08/2026

The evolutionary cost of fertility explains why disease-related genetic variants persist

A study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that natural selection has favoured genetic variants that increase fertility, although they also increase the risk of disease and reduce longevity. The research, led in Catalonia, provides some of the strongest...
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05/08/2026

Supplements such as vitamins point to potential efficacy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders

A study led by the IRB CatSud and the HUIPM reviews 122 papers on compounds such as vitamin D3 and magnesium across a range of psychiatric disorders Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD...
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17/07/2026

The IRB CatSud strengthens its international presence at the 62nd Congress of the Japanese Society of Hepatology

The Southern Catalonia Biomedical Research Institute - IRB CatSud was present in Japan at a conference focused on the understanding and treatment of liver diseases. Jordi Gracia-Sancho, head of the Hepatology Research Group at IRB CatSud, took part as an...
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15/07/2026

Recommendations for observing the solar eclipse without putting your eyesight at risk

Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause retinal injury, which is why certain precautions are essential. On August 12, one of the most remarkable astronomical events of recent years will take place. The darkness created by the eclipse...
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