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Air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns

Barcelona 16.10.25

Air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns

A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns. It is the first study to analyze brain development within the first month of life and stems from the ...

The science of care: three groundbreaking studies in mental health

Barcelona 02.10.25

The science of care: three groundbreaking studies in mental health

Mental health has become one of the major healthcare challenges of the 21st century, with a growing impact on people of all ages, genders and social backgrounds, a trend only accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally pushed to the ...

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Notas de prensa
Barcelona 22.09.25

Over 62,700 Deaths Associated with Record-breaking Heat During the Summer of 2024 in Europe

The year 2024 broke several temperature records: it was the hottest ever recorded, and its summer was also the warmest to date. A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has ...
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Notas de prensa
Barcelona 17.09.25

CaixaForum Barcelona writes an ode to nature to raise awareness about its preservation

Art, science and technology come together in CaixaForum Barcelona’s new immersive experience, Root for Nature. Produced and travelled by Oasis Immersive Studios in collaboration with National Geographic, this exhibition arrives in Europe for the ...
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Vàries ciutats 02.09.25

Root for Nature

Root for Nature is a powerful and contemporary immersive experience that offers a striking journey through the lens of biodiversity—encouraging positive action and commitment to environmental protection.
- Environment
- Nature
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Barcelona 28.07.25

A Non-Invasive Test Enables Accurate Detection of Infant Meningitis

A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a non-invasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the traditional diagnostic method. This is the main ...
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Barcelona 22.07.25

Sleep fragmentation alters brain structure, especially in women

A new study led by the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), research center of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, reveals the relationship between sleep fragmentation and brain structure in cognitively healthy adults, with more pronounced ...
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Notas de prensa
Barcelona 08.07.25

CaixaImpulse celebrates 10 years with a total of 232 health innovation projects

A total of 232 biomedical and technological research projects supported in Spain and Portugal, 50 spin-offs created, four innovation licences granted to companies and more than 19 clinical trials conducted – these are some of the achievements over ...
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- Scientific Innovation
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Notas de prensa
Barcelona 08.07.25

From the laboratory to the patient, CaixaImpulse succes stories

The CaixaImpulse call for proposals to support health innovation projects has been bringing research closer to patients for a decade. Here we highlight some of the 232 biomedical and technological research projects supported by the programme in ...
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- Scientific Innovation
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Madrid 02.07.25

Supporting people until the end: the importance of spirituality in palliative care

Attending to spiritual needs can have a significant impact on the well-being of people in the final stage of life. At the San Camilo palliative care unit in Tres Cantos (Madrid), several patients with advanced illnesses and their families share ...
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- Diseases
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Barcelona 28.06.25

Malnutrition in Children Rises when Economy Drops

Study with data from over 1.6 million children across 68 low and middle-income countries shows that early-life exposure to economic shocks is linked to an increased risk of malnutrition, including overweight and obesity.
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- Scientific Research
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