08 / November / 2024 When should medications be deprescribed? Physicians should suspend prescription of cardiovascular medications when there could be potential harm or if there are better alternatives, warn researchers Por Editorial staff
01 / November / 2024 Scientific truth: The journey to consensus Explaining that scientific facts do not “fall from the sky,” but are the result of a complex process of constructing knowledge, must be part of the fight against denialism, say researchers Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
18 / October / 2024 Can dietary changes help treat disease? Good nutrition is key to good health, but new studies are needed to identify appropriate diets for different diseases Por Editorial staff
15 / October / 2024 More resistant fungi challenge scientists A species found in patients’ blood becomes more virulent at 98.6 °F when exposed to antiviral drugs, a phenomenon that may become more common with global warming Por Editorial staff
02 / October / 2024 Using the circadian rhythm to fight cancer Scientists demonstrate how changes in tumor metabolism can influence biological rhythms, paving the way for new therapeutic possibilities Por Editorial staff
17 / September / 2024 Diabetes, worms, and a troubling precedent Experts issue recommendations on how to combat disinformation on social media after science communicators who refuted nutritionist are convicted Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
17 / September / 2024 New uses for existing drugs International programs weigh up costs and benefits in the search for new forms of treatment with existing drugs Por Editorial staff
02 / September / 2024 Telemedicine guidelines reduce unnecessary prescriptions Study shows that the adoption of specific care guidelines reduced the prescription of antibiotics and antimicrobials for COVID-19 patients Por Editorial staff
23 / August / 2024 AI increases colonoscopy rates in the US New York study used digital technology to identify cancer patients who missed colonoscopy exams Por Editorial staff
21 / August / 2024 The atlas that could revolutionize medicine An international consortium, supported by Brazilian researchers, reveals details of the human body’s molecular composition and operations at a cellular level Por Gilberto Stam
