Syndrome

Risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome 6 times higher after Covid-19

Published on: October 18, 2023
17:45

Washington, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) A new study from Israel ties Covid-19 infection to an increased risk of a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks, while mRNA vaccination was linked to a decreased risk of the rare but serious autoimmune disease.

Cuba refutes story on health incidents by US diplomats (+ Photos)

Published on: September 13, 2021
13:39

Havana, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban scientists on Monday refuted stories on health incidents reported by United States diplomats, which assume without scientific evidence alleged attacks with an unknown weapon as the cause.

Possible Havana syndrome case delays Kamala Harris´ visit to Vietnam

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:58

Hanoi, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Vice President Kamala Harris´ departure for Vietnam was delayed for several hours Tuesday afternoon after her office was informed by the US embassy in Hanoi of a recent possible anomalous health incident allegedly associated with so-called Havana syndrome.

Brain alterations detected in obese children

Published on: June 10, 2021
07:23

London, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Obese children´s two brain areas showed alterations similar to those suffered by people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes obsessive symptoms and leads to obesity, the journal Cerebral Cortex reported.

Dark interests behind campaign against Cuba denounced

Published on: May 12, 2021
13:52

Havana, May 12 (Prensa Latina) Dark interests are behind the campaign on the alleged Havana Syndrome, Johana Tablada, Deputy Director General for the United States Department at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), denounced on Wednesday.

NEWS