09 / February / 2026 Climate crisis increases maternal and neonatal mortality in Africa Heatwaves and extreme rainfall exacerbate pregnancy risks and expose healthcare system shortfalls in vulnerable regions By Yasmim Cunha
04 / February / 2026 Climate and health: medicine academies launch international front to tackle climate impacts on health Based on a plan launched at COP30, institutions from several countries join forces to promote health system adaptations to tackle the climate crisis By Samuel Fernandes
08 / January / 2026 The challenge of including expectant mothers in clinical trials Fewer than 1% of clinical trials in the USA include pregnant women, creating knowledge gaps on the use of medications during gestation By Marília Marasciulo
27 / November / 2025 Socioeconomic status and stigma affect reintegration into the labor market for transplant recipients Organ transplantation enables people to survive life-threatening conditions, but returning to the workforce does not show the same level of success: only 53.7% of patients resume some form of professional activity, with income, race, and employment background playing a direct role. The finding is from a cross-sectional study by researchers from the São Paulo School […] By Marília Marasciulo
12 / November / 2025 Black and Indigenous women die more often from cervical cancer, survey shows Researchers from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia map data and show the impact of racism on the healthcare system By Marina Gomes
30 / September / 2025 Event debates the role of science in tackling urgent global challenges AI, the climate crisis, and regional inequalities on the agenda at the 17th TWAS General Conference in Rio de Janeiro By Marília Marasciulo
25 / September / 2025 Mayo Clinic’s efforts to connect global clinical data A decentralized data network is essential to address the health impacts of the climate crisis, warns Mayo Clinic Platform’s Eric Harnisch By Bruno de Pierro
17 / September / 2025 Jerome Kim: Vaccines on the frontline of the climate crisis Director of International Vaccine Institute warns of urgency for new vaccine solutions to mitigate effects of climate change on health despite cost, acceptance, and funding barriers By Bruno de Pierro
12 / September / 2025 Psyllium: Health benefits and research gaps Supplement may contribute to intestinal and cardiovascular health, but well-founded studies on efficacy and side effects are needed By Bruno de Pierro
11 / September / 2025 Polylaminin and pathways toward regenerating the spinal cord After 25 years of research, a substance developed at UFRJ shows potential to restore movement in patients with complete spinal cord injuries By Diogo Rodriguez
