Research and Health

Between 5% and 10% of the adult population suffers from diabetes, a chronic disease that, in the long term, can lead to complications that significantly reduce the quality of life of those affected. The "la Caixa" Foundation, aware of the importance ...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa, holding company of “la Caixa" Foundation managing its business assets, have signed a €80 million loan to finance the construction and launch of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona – Spain’s ...

Dr Valentí Fuster (Barcelona, 1943) is one of the most renowned Spanish cardiologists and researchers in the world. His work has significantly improved the treatment of patients with heart diseases. In addition, his social commitment has led him to ...

Spirituality plays a crucial role in coping with the end of life. In addition to psychosocial support, the "la Caixa" Foundation’s Comprehensive care for people with advanced illnesses programme provides spiritual care to accompany people with ...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and its application and integration in different fields has become increasingly tangible in our daily lives. In the field of biomedicine and health, the scenarios that arise are encouraging: perfecting ...

A pioneering study – based on the use of a suit that limits mobility and reduces the wearer’s strength, coordination, dexterity and sensory perception – simulates how ageing affects the daily lives of older people. The initiative, selected in the ...

Ana Escorza and Michael Abdul-Masih analyse stars at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias. They met in Belgium, got married in Chile and now, thanks to the "la Caixa" Foundation’s Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships, are working in Spain to ...

What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favourable in terms of human health, environmental quality and carbon footprint? To answer these questions, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the third most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in Spain. The "la Caixa" Foundation, in collaboration with the Fundación Luzón, is promoting research aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of this ...