Mônica Bergamo: Minister of Health visits Incor and says that institution can ‘support all of Brazil’

Mônica Bergamo: Minister of Health visits Incor and says that institution can ‘support all of Brazil’

The Minister of Health, Nísia Trindade, visited this Tuesday (7) the Instituto do Coração (Incor) of the Hospital das Clínicas…
Weight regain and high blood glucose are common effects after treatment with semaglutide

Weight regain and high blood glucose are common effects after treatment with semaglutide

Teri Parris Ford felt terrible taking Ozempic. Her doctor prescribed the drug two years ago to treat her pre-diabetes, with…
‘Brain on fire’: the saga of a woman with a rare disease for the right diagnosis

‘Brain on fire’: the saga of a woman with a rare disease for the right diagnosis

A little over a decade ago, 24-year-old American journalist Susannah Cahalan suddenly fell into an inexplicable state of delirium and…
Restrictive diets for special dates are triggers for eating disorders

Restrictive diets for special dates are triggers for eating disorders

Carnival is approaching, summer is in full swing and even those who are up to date want to “lose a…
Health plans will have to provide BRL 6.4 million medicine to treat AME

Health plans will have to provide BRL 6.4 million medicine to treat AME

The ANS (National Supplementary Health Agency) approved this Monday (6) the incorporation of four technologies to the List of Procedures…
Opinion – Suzana Herculano-Houzel: No, everyone is NOT a little autistic

Opinion – Suzana Herculano-Houzel: No, everyone is NOT a little autistic

You are normal”? Probably yes, and for a very simple reason: mathematically, some 90% of the population are “normal” for…
Prolonged breaks between workouts decrease cardiovascular endurance

Prolonged breaks between workouts decrease cardiovascular endurance

When it comes to cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, the saying is true: use it or lose it. While regular…
What happens when ‘genius kids’ grow up

What happens when ‘genius kids’ grow up

A 4-year-old boy made headlines last week after becoming the UK’s youngest member of Mensa, the international society for people…
Men find it difficult to make close friends in adulthood

Men find it difficult to make close friends in adulthood

Every year, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Aaron Karo and Matt Ritter, both 43, go out to dinner with seven…
Mental Health: Lack of concentration and changes in appetite and sleep are symptoms of depression

Mental Health: Lack of concentration and changes in appetite and sleep are symptoms of depression

Depression is a chronic psychiatric disorder that affects more than 300 million people worldwide, according to the WHO (World Health…