April 8th, 2026

Being physically fit helps prevent diseases

A new study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Universitat Ramon Llull establishes for the first time a direct link between good physical fitness and a reduced risk of suffering from more than thirty diseases. The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, identifies a causal relationship between a greater genetic predisposition for adequate cardiorespiratory capacity and a lower risk of developing these conditions. The results suggest that increasing aerobic activity may provide protection against various cardiovascular, inflammatory, and other diseases.

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March 13th, 2026

Researchers identify a key mechanism that promotes colorectal cancer metastasis

The absence of a protein, the kinase IKKα, enables tumor cells to cluster and survive during dissemination. The findings, published in Nature Communications, open the door to new prognostic markers and potential therapeutic strategies. Targeting tumor cell adhesion impairs their ability to migrate and form metastases. The study was conducted using a preclinical mouse model.

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March 5th, 2026

Reduced working hours benefit health, but may increase gender differences

According to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Pompeu Fabra University, Sant Joan de Deu Research Institute and Sant Joan de Déu Health Park, working fewer hours while maintaining the same salary has a positive effect on physical and mental health and work-life balance. However, it also finds that, in the experiences evaluated, the measure may increase the unequal distribution of roles between women and men. It notes that women devote more time to caregiving and domestic work, while men spend more on leisure. The researchers conducted a systematic review of the scientific evidence surrounding this type of measure. They highlight that any initiative in this field must also include an analysis of other working conditions that may have an impact on health.

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Jornada científica RECoM

16 de abril de 2026

10 años del Programa ECMO en el Mar

21 de abril de 2026

Barcelona HIP meeting 2026

27 d'abril de 2026