Health - NEWS BBVA https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:10:02 +0200 en-US hourly 1 The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to the researchers who laid the biological foundations for revolutionary new treatments in diabetes and obesity https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/the-frontiers-of-knowledge-award-goes-to-the-researchers-who-laid-the-biological-foundations-for-revolutionary-new-treatments-in-diabetes-and-obesity/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:57:20 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1078711 BBVA Foundation has honored four researchers with the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their groundbreaking work in establishing the biological foundations for a new class of drugs. These drugs are highly effective in treating type 2 diabetes, promoting significant weight loss in obese individuals, and reducing their risk of cardiovascular issues.]]> BBVA Foundation has honored four researchers with the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their groundbreaking work in establishing the biological foundations for a new class of drugs. These drugs are highly effective in treating type 2 diabetes, promoting significant weight loss in obese individuals, and reducing their risk of cardiovascular issues.]]> BBVA celebrates wellbeing week to promote healthy habits in the workforce https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-celebrates-wellbeing-week-to-promote-healthy-habits-in-the-workforce/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:51:21 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1056042 Mental wellbeing for entrepreneurs: keys to restoring mental health on holiday https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/mental-wellbeing-for-entrepreneurs-keys-to-restoring-mental-health-on-holiday/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:44:17 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=928499 Sara Kuburic: "Three key points regarding your child on social media" https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/podcast-sara-kuburic-three-key-points-regarding-your-child-on-social-media/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:32:52 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=925874 Sara Kuburic is a Serbian-Canadian therapist, researcher and writer, also popularly known as the online millennial therapist. Over the past few years, Sara has grown exponentially in popularity and recognition as a high-level therapist with expertise in psychology. Now, Kuburic is a columnist at USA Today, where she shares tips and ideas about personal life and well-being.]]> Sara Kuburic is a Serbian-Canadian therapist, researcher and writer, also popularly known as the online millennial therapist. Over the past few years, Sara has grown exponentially in popularity and recognition as a high-level therapist with expertise in psychology. Now, Kuburic is a columnist at USA Today, where she shares tips and ideas about personal life and well-being.]]> Early diagnoses, virtual consultations and more accurate clinical trials: technology is revitalising the health sector https://www.bbva.com/en/early-diagnoses-virtual-consultations-and-more-accurate-clinical-trials-technology-is-revitalising-the-health-sector/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:20:29 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=903788 trends and advances are leading the way in this sector.]]> trends and advances are leading the way in this sector.]]> The importance and benefits of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 https://www.bbva.com/en/the-importance-and-benefits-of-getting-vaccinated-against-covid-19/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:51:55 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/la-importancia-y-los-beneficios-de-vacunarse-contra-el-covid-19/ Our World in Data, 39.7% of the world's population has received at least one dose, while, as of today, almost 2.1 billion people across the globe are fully vaccinated.]]> Our World in Data, 39.7% of the world's population has received at least one dose, while, as of today, almost 2.1 billion people across the globe are fully vaccinated.]]> Doctor Larraga dispels misinformation regarding coronavirus vaccines https://www.bbva.com/en/doctor-larraga-dispels-misinformation-regarding-coronavirus-vaccines/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:43:43 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=816145 CSIC Biological Research Center, participated in a videoconference for BBVA employees, where he answered their questions about current vaccines against COVID-19. Larraga is a doctor and honorary professor of research at the Margarita Salas Biological Research Center and has been a member of the jury for the BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge awards.]]> CSIC Biological Research Center, participated in a videoconference for BBVA employees, where he answered their questions about current vaccines against COVID-19. Larraga is a doctor and honorary professor of research at the Margarita Salas Biological Research Center and has been a member of the jury for the BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge awards.]]> Yesil Science, a company participating in Garanti BBVA Partners, presents a health app supported by AI https://www.bbva.com/en/yesil-science-a-company-participating-in-garanti-bbva-partners-presents-a-health-app-supported-by-ai/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:30:56 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=813152 Onur Genç: "Crises like this demonstrate the importance of strategic foresight, the human team and investing in technology" https://www.bbva.com/en/onur-genc-crises-such-as-the-current-one-prove-the-importance-of-strategic-foresight-the-human-team-and-technology-investments/ Thu, 14 May 2020 07:23:43 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=755723 interview published by the financial newspaper Expansión, BBVA’s CEO explains what the coronavirus crisis has been like for him, and how the bank has adapted its operations to continue providing customers the same service. “It is very rewarding to see how our teams have adjusted to the challenges posed by this scenario,” he said. Onur Genç thinks the crisis is going to have a major impact on the economy and businesses, and that now is the time  "when we - the banks – need to stand by our customers more than ever before, and be part of the solution to this crisis."]]> interview published by the financial newspaper Expansión, BBVA’s CEO explains what the coronavirus crisis has been like for him, and how the bank has adapted its operations to continue providing customers the same service. “It is very rewarding to see how our teams have adjusted to the challenges posed by this scenario,” he said. Onur Genç thinks the crisis is going to have a major impact on the economy and businesses, and that now is the time  "when we - the banks – need to stand by our customers more than ever before, and be part of the solution to this crisis."]]> Our way back, our way forward https://www.bbva.com/en/opinion/our-way-back-our-way-forward/ Mon, 11 May 2020 10:47:08 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=opinion&p=754572