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- Mosquitoes kill more than 700k people every year (2017) https://www.isglobal.org/en_GB/-/mosquito-el-animal-mas-letal-del-mundo 137 comments
- Mosquitoes kill more than 700k people every year (2017) https://www.isglobal.org/en_GB/-/mosquito-el-animal-mas-letal-del-mundo 392 comments
- Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain region. The associations persisted throughout adolescence, suggesting persistent disruptions in the normal development of brain networks https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/contaminacion-atmosferica-se-asocia-a-menor-conectividad-cerebral 9 comments science
- Second-Hand Smoke Exposure During Childhood Leaves its Mark on Children's DNA . Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-tabaquismo-pasivo-durante-la-infancia-se-relaciona-con-alteraciones-epigeneticas 42 comments science
- Maternal antibodies passed across the placenta can interfere with the response to the malaria vaccine, which would explain its lower efficacy in infants under five months of age, according to new research. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/anticuerpos-maternos-reducen-respuesta-a-vacuna-malaria 3 comments science
- Keeping a longer overnight fast by eating an early dinner and early breakfast may be associated with maintaining a healthy weight. This may be because eating earlier in the day is more in line with circadian rhythms and allows for better calorie burning and appetite regulation. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/ayuno-nocturno-y-desayuno-temprano 20 comments science
- More than 47,000 people died in Europe as a result of high temperatures in 2023, the warmest year on record globally and the second warmest in Europe. Heat related mortality rate was 55% higher in women than in men, and 768% higher in people over 80 years of age. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-calor-causo-47.000-muertes-en-europa-en-2023 121 comments science
- Air conditioning has reduced deaths due to high temperatures in Spain by one third. Similarly, heating has reduced by up to half the deaths related to extreme cold, although this effect may be attenuated by an ageing population, according to a study spanning four decades and 48 provinces in Spain. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/mortalidad-por-altas-temperaturas 48 comments science
- High temperatures may have caused over 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022. The study revised upwards initial estimates of the mortality associated with record temperatures in 2022 on the European continent. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/mortalidad-por-calor-europa-podria-superar-70.000-muertes 5 comments science
- More than 61,000 people died due to the heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year. Last year France recorded the biggest rise in heat with a jump of 2.43 degrees Celsius. Switzerland was not far behind with a 2.30C rise, followed by Italy with 2.28C and Hungary with 2.13C. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-calor-record-del-verano-de-2022-causo-mas-de-61-000-muertes-en-europa 57 comments science
- Air pollution is linked to lower COVID-19 vaccine responses according to a new study conducted in Spain. Higher levels of PM2.5, NO2, and black carbon exposure were associated with a 5% to 10% decrease in vaccine antibody response among individuals without prior infection. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/la-contaminacion-se-asocia-con-una-menor-respuesta-a-las-vacunas-covid-19 6 comments science
- Planting Trees Can Save Lives, Study Shows https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/plantar-arboles-puede-salvar-vidas-segun-un-estudio?mibextid=Zxz2cZ 5 comments health
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated with Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents https://www.isglobal.org/documents/10179/10088041/Fatty+acids+EN/a7d3bcf6-3216-4ddb-8b83-158cd91bc4d5 4 comments health
- Urban environments with more vegetation are associated with better health behaviours in children. Study finds that children exposed to more green space in six European countries are less sedentary and more likely to walk or cycle to school. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/entornos-urbanos-vegetacion-salud-infancia 267 comments science
- Scientists have found lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces. The association between green space and oxidative stress was not found to be related to the frequency of children's physical activity https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/study-finds-lower-oxidative-stress-in-children-who-live-and-study-near-green-spaces 5 comments science
- Without Strong Mitigation Measures, Climate Change Will Increase Temperature-Attributable Mortality in Europe. If global warming is not curbed, the increase in heat-related deaths will outstrip the decline in cold-related mortality, especially in the Mediterranean Basin. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-cambio-climatico-aumentara-la-mortalidad-atribuible-a-las-temperaturas-en-europa-si-no-se-aplican-medidas-severas-de-mitigacion 5 comments science
- Researchers found that maternal tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy was the most important prenatal exposure associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children. Furthermore, increased residential traffic density on nearest road during pregnancy was associated with higher ADHD index. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/un-estudio-relaciona-los-problemas-de-conducta-en-la-infancia-con-la-exposicion-al-humo-del-tabaco-y-a-la-densidad-del-trafico-antes-de-nacer 255 comments science
- Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children, suggests a new study (n=642), which found that at age seven years, the number of ADHD symptoms increased by 13% per each unit increase in the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in umbilical cord plasma. https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/la-dieta-materna-durante-el-embarazo-podria-modular-el-riesgo-de-desarrollar-sintomas-de-tdah-durante-la-infancia 51 comments science
- People who commute through natural environments report better mental health, finds a new study of nearly 3,600 participants from four European cities. Natural environments include outdoor spaces that contain ‘green’ and/or ‘blue’ natural elements and all types of waterbodies. https://www.isglobal.org/en/new/-/asset_publisher/jz9fgljxnwpi/content/las-personas-que-se-desplazan-a-diario-a-traves-de-entornos-naturales-reportan-mejor-salud-mental 109 comments science
- A study carried out in seven European cities found that cycling is the mode of transport associated with the greatest health benefits: better self-perceived general health, better mental health and fewer feelings of loneliness. https://www.isglobal.org/en/new/-/asset_publisher/jz9fgljxnwpi/content/la-bicicleta-es-el-medio-de-transporte-urbano-que-se-asocia-con-mas-beneficios-para-la-salud 3 comments science
- A Study Links Night Exposure to Blue Light with Breast and Prostate Cancer. Blue light is a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and many tablet and phone screens https://www.isglobal.org/en/new/-/asset_publisher/jz9fgljxnwpi/content/un-estudio-relaciona-la-exposicion-nocturna-a-la-luz-azul-con-los-canceres-de-mama-y-de-prostata 5 comments science
- People who have their evening meal before 9 pm or wait at least two hours before going to sleep have lower risk of breast and prostate cancer, finds new population‐based case‐control study. https://www.isglobal.org/en/new/-/asset_publisher/jz9fgljxnwpi/content/cenar-temprano-se-asocia-con-menos-riesgo-de-canceres-de-mama-y-de-prostata 58 comments science
- A study has demonstrated that exposure to air pollution on the way to school can have damaging effects on children's cognitive development. The study, found an association between a reduction in working memory and exposure to fine particulate matter http://www.isglobal.org/en/new/-/asset_publisher/jz9fgljxnwpi/content/la-exposicion-a-la-contaminacion-atmosferica-en-el-trayecto-a-la-escuela-perjudica-a-la-memoria-de-trabajo-de-los-ninos 34 comments science