16 / February / 2026 Polylaminins and laminin: Understanding the difference and their role in the placenta during pregnancy Each protein has distinct characteristics that influence the body in specific ways Por Editorial staff
09 / February / 2026 Climate crisis increases maternal and neonatal mortality in Africa Heatwaves and extreme rainfall exacerbate pregnancy risks and expose healthcare system shortfalls in vulnerable regions Por Yasmim Cunha
04 / February / 2026 Climate and health: medicine academies launch international front to tackle climate impacts on health Based on a plan launched at COP30, institutions from several countries join forces to promote health system adaptations to tackle the climate crisis Por Samuel Fernandes
03 / February / 2026 Causal inference beyond statistics Classic article shows that establishing cause-and-effect relationships requires theory, context, and multiple sources of evidence—not just good statistical models Por Thiago Cerqueira Silva
27 / January / 2026 “You cannot do good science in your spare time,” says author of study highlighted at European cardiology conference Cardiologist Pedro Lemos explains the intricacies of a large multicenter study involving over 3,000 patients, the results of which could be used by Brazil’s public health system (SUS). Por Moura Leite Netto
19 / January / 2026 Medical career: planning transitions between clinical practice, research, and industry Drawing on her experience in endocrinology, clinical research, and pharmacovigilance, Sonia Mansoldo Dainesi advises physicians considering career transitions. Por Gabriela Monteiro
16 / January / 2026 Ignored risk: NEJM issues warning about smokeless tobacco Smokeless tobacco accounts for a significant share of oral cancer cases worldwide, warns influential medical journal Por Bruno de Pierro
14 / January / 2026 Rita Lobo: “Science makes an impact when it reaches people’s tables” Chef and TV host discusses partnership with scientists and strategies for tackling unhealthy eating in Brazil Por Bruno de Pierro
08 / January / 2026 The challenge of including expectant mothers in clinical trials Fewer than 1% of clinical trials in the USA include pregnant women, creating knowledge gaps on the use of medications during gestation Por Marília Marasciulo
06 / January / 2026 Applying science to a nation’s most urgent challenges Karin Herrera, vice president of Guatemala, discusses how scientific training guides public decision-making in a country with marked inequalities Por Bruno de Pierro
