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Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer
Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:28
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13/03/2024

Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA) has revealed an association between mixtures of environmental pollutants and an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer.

Group of children during one of the ActiveBrains project exercise sessions.
Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:05
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04/03/2024

UGR researchers show that just 5 months of exercise can reduce fat and cardiovascular risk in obese children

The ActiveBrains study, led by the University of Granada (UGR), analyses the effects of a physical exercise programme including aerobic and strength training in obese and overweight schoolchildren Relevant cardiovascular risk markers were reduced among the participants, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and visceral fat, as well as body mass index and total fat