Active children with limited use of screens perform better in tasks that involve memory and attention

Active children with limited use of screens perform better in tasks that involve memory and attention

Young children who spend a maximum of one hour a day in front of screens and are physically active perform…
We can think about eliminating AIDS in Brazil, says doctor chosen to lead the fight against HIV in Health

We can think about eliminating AIDS in Brazil, says doctor chosen to lead the fight against HIV in Health

Doctor Draurio Barreira, manager of tuberculosis at Unitaid (International Center for the Purchase of Medicines against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis),…
What Causes a Hangover and How to Relieve It

What Causes a Hangover and How to Relieve It

The quest to “cure” a hangover, or at least make it significantly less painful, has eluded scientists and laypeople alike…
Choice of head of fight against AIDS generates reaction against Ministry of Health

Choice of head of fight against AIDS generates reaction against Ministry of Health

The choice of the head of the STI/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Department, an area recreated by the PT government…
Study reveals mechanism involved in neuropathic pain and favors the search for treatment

Study reveals mechanism involved in neuropathic pain and favors the search for treatment

Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain resulting from damage to the nervous system caused mainly by metabolic diseases…
Brazil records 40 deaths and 11,700 cases of Covid

Brazil records 40 deaths and 11,700 cases of Covid

Brazil recorded 40 deaths and 11,752 cases of Covid-19 this Monday (9). As a result, since the beginning of the…
Understand the ‘mob mentality’, a concept that helps explain the action of violent groups

Understand the ‘mob mentality’, a concept that helps explain the action of violent groups

The coup-like acts of violence seen this Sunday (8) against buildings and public property in Brasília were mass behavior caused…
Vaccine against dengue is under analysis by Anvisa

Vaccine against dengue is under analysis by Anvisa

A dengue vaccine produced by pharmaceutical company Takeda is under analysis by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) for possible approval…
Opinion – Suzana Herculano-Houzel: Observations of an autistic neuroscientist on Twitter

Opinion – Suzana Herculano-Houzel: Observations of an autistic neuroscientist on Twitter

Bombshell news to start the new year: it’s been four years since I found out I’m autistic. Spare me, please,…
Brazil goes against the grain of the world and the intention to vaccinate against Covid in the country falls, says research

Brazil goes against the grain of the world and the intention to vaccinate against Covid in the country falls, says research

Contrary to the world trend, Brazil showed a drop in acceptance of vaccination against Covid in the last year. Worldwide,…