The World Health Organization defines health as "a condition of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not only the absence of sickness and disability." A wide range of meanings has been ascribed to this term for various reasons.
Indigenous
Currently, the Yaqui adult population has a prevalence of overweight and obesity (O&O) of 71.5%. Sadly, Yaqui children are following this trend. A recent study found that nearly 4 out of 10 schoolchildren are overweight or obese.
Health
Think of vitamins as mini-superheroes zooming around your body. Vitamin D isn't just any vitamin – it's the one making sure you have rock-solid bones, a strong immune system, and muscles that obey your every command.
Health
GDM normally disappears at the end of pregnancy; however, both the mother and the newborn become predisposed to the development of chronic-degenerative diseases throughout their lives.
Health
The role of the family is essential, from diagnosis to cure. The people around the patient also intervene in timely diagnosis, adherence to treatment, and timely management of complications.
Health
Mexico's Peripheral Clinics (CP) offer low-cost dental care with a focus on social good. Students gain real-world experience treating diverse patients, from children to older adults.
Health
Cancer is often curable if detected early. However, Mexico faces a high cancer mortality rate due to late diagnosis, a lack of widespread screening programs, and poor cancer death records.
Cuisine
Discover the wellness wonders of capsaicin, the herb hiding in your spicy salsa. Linked to disease prevention, weight loss, and pain relief, this fiery compound offers health benefits. Spice up wisely, and let capsaicin be your zesty wellness ally.
Health
Beans, peas, and fruit pack a diabetes-fighting punch. Legumes slash risk by 35%, while fresh fruit's sugary stigma fades. Load up on these pals and shimmy your way to health. (Consult doctor first, though.)
Health
Leprosy, a persistent concern in 28 Mexican states, demands attention on World Leprosy Day. Academic Maria del Rosario Morales Espinosa highlights rising cases, detection challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 neglect.
Science
Mother Nature's healing bounty, like quercetin, holds immense potential for wound care. But ethically sourcing, ensuring fair access, and rigorous scientific research are crucial to avoid environmental harm, exploitation, and inequality.
Health
Explore cellular intricacies through systems biology. Osbaldo Resendis-Antonio's team integrates diverse biological data to understand metabolic alterations in diseases like cancer. Their predictive models offer insights into tumor heterogeneity, paving the way for personalized treatments.
Science
Mexican men face higher mortality due to toxic masculinity, valuing strength over self-care. Study reveals pressures to be “caballos fuertes” and maintain “thick and tall” body image, hindering health awareness.
Health
Fetal and neonatal deaths in Mexico reveal inequalities in care. These silent tragedies, often preventable, demand attention. Preconception care, quality prenatal support, and awareness are key to a future where every mother and child thrives.
Cuisine
Big Food's tentacles have choked out fresh markets and replaced them with convenience stores peddling addictive, ultra-processed junk. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a cultural takeover. Let's reclaim our kitchens & cook up a revolution.
Science
Dr. Vaca Domínguez's revolutionary microarray system turns smartphones into molecular health wizards. Predicting diseases, it illuminates a future where quality medical care is as ubiquitous as your phone. Innovative and smart, it's a beacon of hope in healthcare.
Wellbeing
Ditch the diet drama and hack your health in 2024! Skip fad foods and snake oil; find a nutritionist and your living room gym. Kick vices with “The Line of Life” and embrace sleep, hydration and stress-busting zen. Make health a fiesta, not a chore!