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Catch up on the latest news, research and discoveries that are driving innovation in healthcare, and discover how technology is empowering patients, healthcare professionals and researchers to achieve a healthier future.
The new US food pyramid prioritizes fruits, vegetables, and protein. Understand why.
The American nutritional guide has been updated and has "inverted the pyramid" of recommendations on what a person should or should not eat. See what has changed.
Anvisa approves the first single-dose dengue vaccine, developed by Butantan.
Butantan-DV is the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine and will initially be administered to people aged 12 to 59. Learn more.
The Danger of Toxic Travel in the Age of Social Media
The need to share and the compulsion for likes on social media are transforming the act of traveling into a superficial and harmful experience. This obsession with sharing creates anxiety, emotional emptiness, and the phenomenon of FOMO (Fear, Missing, or Missing Out), hindering the true pleasure and authenticity of travel.
Health | Does homeopathy work? See what experts say
Even without scientific proof, homeopathy treatment is still accepted in several countries, including Brazil.
Discover new treatments and vaccines that could revolutionize the fight against HIV
Explore the latest advances in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Brazil. Learn about modern treatments with fewer side effects and vaccines that promise to revolutionize the prevention and treatment of the disease.
Brazil reaches new level of emergency for mpox (monkey pox)
With 709 cases of mpox in Brazil, the Ministry of Health calls for an emergency meeting. Understand
How “Dopamine Culture” Affects How We Live
Sports become betting, films give way to TikToks and even relationships are reduced to “dragging” options on apps. Understand how the search for quick pleasure rewards is affecting our brain and society
Drug that makes teeth grow naturally has a date for human testing
With promising development since July 2023, the drug's first tests on animals were successful. Human trials begin later this year
What is phenol peeling?
Chemical surgery technique smoothes wrinkles and blemishes by applying a solution that burns the skin, which will then be renewed. Learn about the procedure and its health risks
10 gadgets used by Olympic athletes that can improve your life
We list products that help measure performance and improve results, as well as essential items for those who travel. Look
Patient reverses Alzheimer's symptoms after five years of treatment
CNN documentary explores the lifestyle changes of two Alzheimer's patients who managed to reverse the disease's progression
Why do some men look better with a beard?
The saying goes: a beard is a man's makeup. Research has delved deeper into the topic and explains why wearing a beard can make men more attractive (or not).
HUAWEI Band 9 smartband arrives in Brazil with 2 weeks of battery life
New smartband improves sleep monitoring and has new sports features. See price and details:
ChatGPT-4 outperforms psychologists in social intelligence test, says study
Research from the journal Frontiers in Psychology explored how AI fares in understanding emotions and providing advice during therapy sessions. Understand!
Startup Orchid bets on genetically selected babies
The company offers genome sequencing for embryos, allowing them to select those with a lower propensity for diseases. Understand!
Bill Gates explains the best age to give children a cell phone
Billionaire claims that during his children's adolescence, screen time was limited, but smartphone use was allowed for study
Sexually transmitted fungi create “zombie cicadas” amid insect infestation in the US
Rare phenomenon will release trillions of cicadas in the US spreading Massospora Cicadina, a psychedelic fungus that alters insects' sexual behavior
Scientists develop tiny sensors to monitor health inside the body
Designed to work wirelessly, chips smaller than a “grain of salt” will be implanted in the body or integrated into wearable devices
Doping Olympics challenges traditional event by releasing steroids to athletes
My body my Rules? Discover the Doping Olympics, sponsored by billionaires, which allows athletes to use steroids
Complete guide: How to protect yourself against Dengue
According to the Ministry of Health, almost 5 million Brazilians could be infected with dengue in 2024. Find out more about the disease and how to protect yourself.