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
27 / November / 2025 Socioeconomic status and stigma affect reintegration into the labor market for transplant recipients Organ transplantation enables people to survive life-threatening conditions, but returning to the workforce does not show the same level of success: only 53.7% of patients resume some form of professional activity, with income, race, and employment background playing a direct role. The finding is from a cross-sectional study by researchers from the São Paulo School […] Por Marília Marasciulo
14 / November / 2025 José Gomes Temporão: “Prevention must guide the fight against cancer” Tackling cancer goes beyond treatment and must be viewed as a sociopolitical challenge, says FIOCRUZ researcher and former Minister of Health Por Bruno de Pierro
12 / November / 2025 Communicating science to enhance public health Advances in technology, nutrition, genetics, and mental healthcare require high-quality information to protect people’s rights, guide decisions, and expand access to care Por Moura Leite Netto
12 / November / 2025 Black and Indigenous women die more often from cervical cancer, survey shows Researchers from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia map data and show the impact of racism on the healthcare system Por Marina Gomes
