20 / March / 2025 Cancer mortality on the rise Epidemiological transition from cardiovascular disease to cancer is challenging researchers and health systems, says a Brazilian researcher Por Moura Leite Netto
19 / December / 2024 Fighting Alzheimer’s with science and empathy Brazilian biologist is leading research that seeks to develop a simple, less invasive method for diagnosing the disease that affects her mother Por Letícia Naísa
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
21 / November / 2024 Where do centenarians live? Flaws in life expectancy projections can affect public policies, pension rates, and planning of hospitals and nursing homes Por Helder Nakaya
12 / November / 2024 The importance of health policies based on data science Despite the vast amount of data on the public health system, governments rarely uses these resources to develop and improve public policies Por Fabio Kon
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
