27 / February / 2025 Extreme heat: Researchers explain the impact of high temperatures on human health Heat waves increase the risk of hospitalization and death, with an increase of up to 50% in cases after periods of extreme temperatures Por Marina Gomes
26 / November / 2024 More patient-centric clinical trials Decentralized research helps to widen the diversity of patients undergoing clinical trials and expedite the development of new medications and therapies Por Úrsula Neves
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
19 / August / 2024 How climate change impacts the health of Latin Americans A report published in The Lancet by Latin American scientists warns that worsening diseases and economic losses could significantly affect poorer populations Por Letícia Naísa
24 / July / 2024 Extreme heat at the Paris Olympics Researchers and athletes come together to warn of the health risks of high temperatures during the games, and propose a review of sponsorship by the fossil fuel sector Por Editorial staff
11 / June / 2024 How Rio Grande do Sul floods are affecting science The climate catastrophe has interrupted clinical trials and research; many Brazilian institutions were flooded or converted into temporary shelters Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
04 / June / 2024 Climate anxiety: pathways yet to be explored by science Recent studies have attempted to understand the psychological impacts of climate change, especially among young people Por Editorial staff
21 / May / 2024 Deaths from Alzheimer’s increase in Brazil, posing a challenge for researchers The disease is one of the world’s biggest public health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries, putting a burden on healthcare systems and patients’ families Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
15 / May / 2024 Traces of pollution in the brain Researchers seek to understand how exposure to pollutants may play a role in the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Por Editorial staff
08 / May / 2024 Artificial intelligence could make ASD diagnosis more accurate Algorithm that identifies brain alterations could increase the accuracy of autism diagnosis Por Gilberto Stam