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
06 / August / 2024 In the middle of the road there was some plastic While the versatility of plastics has made them a revolutionary discovery, the price paid by the planet is too high for us to remain impassive in the face of an urgent need for change Por Lis Leão
24 / July / 2024 Extreme heat at the Paris Olympics Researchers and athletes come together to warn of the health risks of high temperatures during the games, and propose a review of sponsorship by the fossil fuel sector Por Editorial staff
11 / June / 2024 How Rio Grande do Sul floods are affecting science The climate catastrophe has interrupted clinical trials and research; many Brazilian institutions were flooded or converted into temporary shelters Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
04 / June / 2024 Climate anxiety: pathways yet to be explored by science Recent studies have attempted to understand the psychological impacts of climate change, especially among young people Por Editorial staff
21 / May / 2024 Deaths from Alzheimer’s increase in Brazil, posing a challenge for researchers The disease is one of the world’s biggest public health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries, putting a burden on healthcare systems and patients’ families Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
20 / May / 2024 Suffering in women with aesthetic symptoms According to anthropologist Fabíola Rohden (UFRGS), the diagnosis, treatment, and perception of polycystic ovarian syndrome are strongly associated with traditional beauty standards Por Eduardo Geraque
15 / May / 2024 Traces of pollution in the brain Researchers seek to understand how exposure to pollutants may play a role in the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Por Editorial staff
10 / May / 2024 Climate change and sustainability: the role of hospitals It is essential for healthcare services, especially hospitals, to be more aware of their carbon footprint Por Karina Pavão Patrício
