06 / December / 2023 Psychological echoes of the climate crisis Forest fires and other extreme events may increasingly impact people’s mental health By Eduardo Geraque
04 / December / 2023 Cases of metabolic diseases increase worldwide Study calls for immediate action after analyzing data from last two decades of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors By Editorial staff
27 / November / 2023 Post-pandemic challenges In a new book, scientists discuss health in Latin America during the pandemic and the emergence of new social obstacles and problems in the region By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
23 / November / 2023 Gaps in homicide knowledge Research on murders in the United States, where Black men are the most common victims, has gaps to be filled after 23 years of restrictions By Editorial staff
21 / November / 2023 Fertile science on the frozen continent Scientists brave the freezing temperatures and rough seas of Antarctica in search of discoveries that could benefit human health By Eduardo Geraque
21 / November / 2023 Possible causes of cleft lip condition Study indicates that inflammatory diseases of pregnancy may affect the regulation of genes involved in facial formation during fetal development By Gilberto Stam
08 / November / 2023 Records of Brazilian medical education Study identifies first bibliographic record of medical and surgical texts used by professors and students in the country in the nineteenth century By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
09 / October / 2023 Transplant problems Study finds that organs for pancreatic islet donation are rejected due to factors ranging from donors’ health problems to a lack of trained personnel By Editorial staff
15 / September / 2023 The benefits and drawbacks of fisetin Compound found in fruits and vegetables shows potential for fighting cancer, but scientists stress that further studies are needed By Editorial staff
06 / September / 2023 Some 350 children die from congenital syphilis in Brazil every year According to a study, deaths can be avoided with simple, inexpensive treatment during pregnancy By Gilberto Stam