10 / December / 2024 Why does beauty matter? More than just moments of contemplation, the beauty of everyday life also provides sensations and experiences that help us feel more balanced and healthy Por Lis Leão
03 / December / 2024 Do you know how much mercury is in your body? The widespread presence and persistence of mercury in the environment requires close health surveillance and reinforces the need for evidence-based solutions Por Maria Elena Crespo López
01 / November / 2024 Scientific truth: The journey to consensus Explaining that scientific facts do not “fall from the sky,” but are the result of a complex process of constructing knowledge, must be part of the fight against denialism, say researchers Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
24 / October / 2024 “Scientists may die of heart attacks, but not of boredom” As the links between climate change, pollution, and health become clearer, there will be plenty of scope for scientific research, says Brazilian pathologist Paulo Saldiva Por Moura Leite Netto
15 / October / 2024 More resistant fungi challenge scientists A species found in patients’ blood becomes more virulent at 98.6 °F when exposed to antiviral drugs, a phenomenon that may become more common with global warming Por Editorial staff
27 / September / 2024 “Access to science is a human right” Gabriela Frías-Villegas, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, proposes more inclusive and participatory approaches to science communication that go beyond simply informing the public Por Moura Leite Netto
20 / September / 2024 “We want science to be done in the Amazon, not just about the Amazon” Local communities should be involved in studies carried out in the region, says Marcel Botelho, president of the Amazon Research Foundation Por Moura Leite Netto
28 / August / 2024 Sidarta Ribeiro: “Psychedelics could revolutionize medical practice” Neuroscientist explains why this field of research holds promise in mental health, neurology, and knowledge exchange with Indigenous peoples Por Flavio Lobo
19 / August / 2024 How climate change impacts the health of Latin Americans A report published in The Lancet by Latin American scientists warns that worsening diseases and economic losses could significantly affect poorer populations Por Letícia Naísa
16 / August / 2024 Health and urban planning: A historical look at open-air schools Despite the lack of scientific evidence for natural medicine, open-air schools encourage us to rethink health and education beyond emergency situations Por André Dalben
