14 / May / 2026 Hierarchies hinder science advancement in hospital settings When prestige is valued more than evidence, outdated practices persist and innovative professionals leave Por Editorial staff
01 / May / 2026 Physician-scientists in Brazil: A vital career path still faces structural barriers A study highlights direct benefits for patients but reveals structural barriers that hinder the development of this career path in the country Por Editorial staff
29 / April / 2026 Brazilian study shows COVID-19 can lead to profound hearing loss A combination of the effects of SARS-CoV-2, the inflammatory response, and intensive treatments may explain the serious health outcome Por Arthur Almeida
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 Por 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 Por Marília Marasciulo
16 / April / 2026 Can social media impact your health? Case against Meta and YouTube reignites debate Researcher compares the impact of Big Tech to that of the tobacco industry and advocates for new regulatory framework to protect children and adolescents Por Gabriela Monteiro
16 / April / 2026 Psyllium: Why do we still not fully understand its effects on the body? Used since antiquity, the compound can now be found in dietary supplements Por Editorial staff
14 / April / 2026 Technology helps identify malaria transmission zones in Brazil By analyzing location data from the mobile phones of residents of Manaus, researchers were able to map high-risk areas with greater precision and speed Por Arthur Almeida
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 Por Marília Marasciulo
09 / April / 2026 Texas approves US$3 billion for a dementia research institute The initiative replicates a successful model for cancer research funding and could become one of the world’s largest funders of research on neurodegenerative diseases Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
