29 / March / 2024 What can nature do for mental health? Contact with natural landscapes, green spaces, and birdsong can help in coping with disorders such as anxiety and depression Por Lis Leão
18 / March / 2024 The origin of the opioid epidemic in the United States Biomedical scientist and science educator recommends a book that tells the story of a drug identified as one of the causes of the country’s health crisis Por Jonathan Vicente
11 / March / 2024 An unconventional approach to valuing science Scientific research is a valuable resource for society, but it cannot be impervious to criticism and scrutiny, including from journalists Por Theo Ruprecht
08 / March / 2024 Revisiting Indigenous heritage and resistance Professor from the Department of Community Health at the Federal University of Ceará recommends a book that revisits the history of the Indigenous population during the Brazilian dictatorship Por Lígia Kerr
05 / March / 2024 The challenges of accessing oral healthcare in Amazonas Almost a quarter of the people living on the banks of the Rio Negro have not been to the dentist in the last three years; some have never had access to dental services in their lives, study finds Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
28 / February / 2024 How to protect children from respiratory syncytial virus Study suggests best period to immunize babies against the deadliest post-neonatal infection Por Editorial staff
23 / February / 2024 The scope of wellness practices at work A British study reveals that instead of meditation, coaching, and stress management, companies should focus on improving working conditions Por Editorial staff
22 / February / 2024 Traps in the immune system Fernando de Queiroz Cunha from USP studies the role of neutrophil extracellular traps in sepsis, arboviruses, and COVID-19 Por Moura Leite Netto
20 / February / 2024 Racism, lack of education, and living conditions increase the risk of death from AIDS A study of 28.3 million Brazilians revealed how social determinants of health impact the number of deaths caused by the HIV virus Por Editorial staff
13 / February / 2024 Fragmentation and inequalities in Latin American healthcare systems Study on health coverage in Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay shows problems caused by the lack of a unified system Por Editorial staff
