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
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
05 / March / 2024 The challenges of accessing oral healthcare in Amazonas Almost a quarter of the people living on the banks of the Rio Negro have not been to the dentist in the last three years; some have never had access to dental services in their lives, study finds Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
20 / February / 2024 Racism, lack of education, and living conditions increase the risk of death from AIDS A study of 28.3 million Brazilians revealed how social determinants of health impact the number of deaths caused by the HIV virus Por Editorial staff
06 / February / 2024 Polio: why we cannot let our guard down The virus could yet reemerge in Brazil, despite a slight improvement in vaccination coverage Por Alex Lima
06 / December / 2023 Psychological echoes of the climate crisis Forest fires and other extreme events may increasingly impact people’s mental health Por Eduardo Geraque
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 Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
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 Por Eduardo Geraque
