Ministry of Health Advances Research, Decision-Making, and Community Action on Climate Change
The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) of the Ministry of Health held the ‘SALURBAL-Climate Mexico’ seminar to strengthen research, decision-making, and community action in response to the health impacts of climate change. At this meeting, findings were presented on how extreme heat disproportionately affects the urban population. Extreme temperatures are one of the leading […]
How a Patient with Metastatic Cancer Uses AI to Understand Her Disease: What Is the Best Method for Discussing Health with Chatbots?
Miriam González, an engineer from Murcia, Spain, has a rare breast tumor. Her experience illustrates the complexity of using this tool effectively — one that tends to fail on basic medical questions. In 2021, Miriam González, then 35, went to her doctor because of bleeding from her breast. She was reassured that everything was normal. […]
Osteoporosis: Getting Ahead of the Fracture, Not Waiting for It
The management of osteoporosis has undergone a significant shift in recent years, driven by strategies focused on early detection and fracture risk reduction. New strategies allow clinicians to anticipate osteoporosis and reduce its impact. This is particularly relevant given improved identification of risk factors — especially the presence of prior fragility fractures. What It Is […]
Is Psychedelia Back? The Limits of the Medical Use of Hallucinogens
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to fund research into substances such as LSD and explore their potential in the treatment of mental health problems. The move reopens debates about the legalization of drugs with a history of experimentation, attempted military uses, and now a medicalization that also raises questions. US President Donald Trump […]
The Body Does Not Work in Parts: The Systemic Approach
Introduction We are accustomed to thinking of the body in terms of organs: heart, intestine, brain, hormones. But the body does not work that way. It works as a system. What Does a Systemic Approach Mean? A systemic approach means understanding that all systems are connected. Nothing happens in isolation. For example: 1- The intestine […]
Every Patient Is Different: The Principle of Individuality
Introduction One of the most important ideas in functional medicine is this: No two bodies are alike. And therefore, there should not be identical treatments. Why Does Each Person Respond Differently? Each person has a unique combination of factors: genetics, diet, environment, stress level, clinical history, and microbiome. These factors determine how their body functions. […]
From Symptom to Cause: Changing the Way We See Disease
Introduction Most people seek to eliminate symptoms: pain, fatigue, inflammation, anxiety — all perceived as things that must be removed as quickly as possible. But there is something important to understand: the symptom is not the problem; it is the signal. What Is a Symptom, Really? A symptom is the way the body communicates that […]
Health Is Built: Prevention Before Reaction
Introduction Many people believe that health is lost suddenly. But in reality, most diseases develop over time. They do not appear overnight. They are built. How Does Disease Develop? The body does not fail abruptly. Before a diagnosis, there is usually an accumulation of small imbalances: poor diet, lack of sleep, constant stress, sedentary lifestyle, […]
Lifestyle: The Treatment Many Overlook
Many people look for solutions in medications or supplements. But there is something that often has a much greater impact: your lifestyle. What Does It Really Include? Lifestyle is not an abstract concept. It is the decisions you make every day: These factors not only influence how you feel — they affect how your body […]
Microbiota: The Gut as a Regulatory Center
The gut is one of the most complex systems in the body. Within it lives the intestinal microbiota — an ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that perform essential functions. These bacteria are not passive. They are metabolically active and participate in: When the microbiota is in balance, the body functions correctly. But when it […]
