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
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
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 / 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
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 Por Editorial staff
11 / July / 2023 Early atherosclerosis detection Software can accurately identify plaque formation in arteries Por Eduardo Geraque
15 / June / 2023 Post-pandemic life expectancy Life expectancy in Eastern Europe fell by 3–4 years between 2019 and 2021; In the USA it fell by 28.2 months in the same timeframe Por Reinaldo José Lopes
04 / June / 2023 In search of longevity Study compared populations from different Brazilian cities to understand how psychosocial aspects impact the quality of life of elderly individuals Por Editorial staff
