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Dec 1, 2024
Copernicus program announces the launch of a new satellite for Earth weather monitoring
The device is set to be launched next Wednesday, December 4, to monitor the Earth continuously, focusing on the effects of climate...
Nov 25, 2024
Law mandates that the expanded newborn screening test be implemented nationwide by 2026
Currently, the newborn screening test detects only six diseases, but the expanded version can identify more than 50, including severe...
Nov 22, 2024
Brazilian Ministry of Health reports an increase in chronic kidney disease cases
Renal lithiasis, or "kidney stones," is one of the most common chronic diseases, causing symptoms such as back pain and difficulty...
Nov 20, 2024
SpaceX's starship conducts sixth test flight but fails to capture booster
The rocket launched as planned, with the upper stage completing a partial orbit around Earth and landing in the Indian Ocean. The booster...
Nov 12, 2024
World Pneumonia Day raises awareness about the severity of lung infection
Brazil still records alarming numbers of hospitalizations and deaths due to the disease. Vaccination and early diagnosis remain the best...
Nov 7, 2024
Abusive use of technology has been affecting the mental health of young people and adolescents
The use of electronic devices before sleep hinders melatonin production, affecting sleep and contributing to issues like obesity, type 2...
Nov 6, 2024
Brazil launches National Plan to combat meningitis by 2030
The disease is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. In Brazil, the viral and bacterial forms are the most common, with the...
Nov 5, 2024
WHO highlights key priority pathogens for vaccine development
The list includes HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, which cause about 2.5 million deaths annually, as well as pathogens like Klebsiella...
Nov 4, 2024
Practical ideas to encourage healthy eating habits in children
Pediatric nutritionist shares tips and strategies to make this task easier and more enjoyable by combining science and creativity. A...
Nov 2, 2024
Structure and movement of air: composition, pressure, winds, air masses, and fronts
The air is a mixture of gases formed by atoms organized in different groupings. Atmospheric pressure varies with altitude, being higher...
Nov 2, 2024
Fifteen percent of Brazilian couples of childbearing age have difficulty conceiving
Assisted reproduction specialist offers tips to increase chances of pregnancy. The causes of infertility can involve various factors,...
Nov 1, 2024
National Oral Cancer Prevention Week: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Prevention
Oral cancer can affect the lips, gums, cheeks, palate, and tongue, and early diagnosis is essential for the success of treatment. The...
Nov 1, 2024
Blue November: genetic test aids in prostate cancer fetection and prevention
Men with a family history of prostate cancer can particularly benefit from this test, as it identifies whether an individual has...
Oct 31, 2024
Chronic rhinosinusitis affects 10% of the Brazilian population
Studies indicate that the disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in Brazil, especially in large cities, where environmental factors...
Oct 30, 2024
Krafla Volcano is the new target for geothermal energy research and volcanic activity forecasting
The exploration aims to develop new sources of renewable energy and monitor volcanic activities as a data source to prevent fatalities...
Oct 29, 2024
Increased vaccination coverage could save 2.5 billion doses of antibiotics each year
According to the study, an expansion in vaccination coverage against 23 specific pathogens could reduce antibiotic use by up to 22%. The...
Oct 29, 2024
Experimental cancer treatment combines heat and chemotherapy to eliminate tumors in mice.
The results showed that this approach eliminated tumors in most of the treated mice and significantly prolonged their survival. The tests...
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