08 / June / 2026 Doctoral students in health-related fields are trained for research but poorly prepared for leadership International survey reveals a lack of consistent leadership development initiatives in health-related PhD programs By Gilberto Stam
29 / May / 2026 Leukemia caused by a virus transmitted through breastfeeding could be prevented with maternal screening With incidence rates up to 32 times higher among Caribbean immigrants and cases often mistaken for other lymphomas, ATLL is an underrecognized disease for which Japan now has prevention measures By Gilberto Stam
26 / May / 2026 Mezzo-soprano and scientist: how Renata Prôa built an international research career A PhD candidate at Columbia and data scientist at Einstein, Prôa argues that young researchers need to learn to better communicate their career paths By Gabriela Monteiro
21 / May / 2026 Studies give greater voice to young people to improve mental healthcare A study found that 85% of female university students experienced depression during the pandemic and suggests digital tools could help expand access to care By Samuel Fernandes
28 / April / 2026 Unfinished buildings in China increase carbon emissions and health risks, study finds Study estimates waste of 485 million tons of materials, a 9.6% increase in the sector’s carbon intensity, and 2.6 million years of life lost to disability associated with China’s real estate crisis By Gabriela Monteiro
24 / April / 2026 “When you want to do research without being confined to theory, the field of health is a great intersection.” Einstein Hospital Israelita researcher analyzes Brazil’s public health system, supports clinical research, and formulates public policy based on her business background By Marília Marasciulo
10 / April / 2026 DATASUS: why Brazil collects so much health data—but still makes few decisions using it Open-access databases have put Brazil on the global map, but fragmentation and gaps make it difficult to turn information into health decisions By Marília Marasciulo
01 / April / 2026 Communicating scientific uncertainties can weaken support for public policies, study finds Study with over 1,100 participants finds that a lack of scientific consensus affects support for regulatory policies on microplastics By Editorial staff
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
22 / August / 2025 Eleonora Zioni: Designing architecture for better health Known as “the design doctor,” Zioni combines architecture and neuroscience to improve the patient experience in hospitals By Gabriela Monteiro
