Research identifies bacteria in pancreas tumor that can help in diagnosis

Research identifies bacteria in pancreas tumor that can help in diagnosis

Researchers at the Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Jersey (USA) have developed a tool capable of mapping the microbiota found…
Sexwalking causes episodes of involuntary rape and lewd acts

Sexwalking causes episodes of involuntary rape and lewd acts

Imagine waking up in the morning with your partner all bruised after being sexually assaulted in your sleep and having…
The genetic consequences of cousin marriage: what is real and what is taboo

The genetic consequences of cousin marriage: what is real and what is taboo

Every culture has its taboos – deeply held beliefs that certain practices are bad or even abhorrent. Taboos are essentially…
Zolpidem: the worrying side effects of the drug that has become fashionable among young people

Zolpidem: the worrying side effects of the drug that has become fashionable among young people

In the early hours of the morning, the name of a drug is a frequent topic on social media. “Date…
After giving up on cancer vaccines, doctors see hope

After giving up on cancer vaccines, doctors see hope

It seems like an almost impossible dream — a cancer vaccine that would protect healthy people at high risk of…
Political problems impede development of the next generation of vaccines for Covid

Political problems impede development of the next generation of vaccines for Covid

A lack of funding and political will is hampering efforts to develop the next generation of vaccines that could protect…
Cut forecast of R$ 407 million raises fears of lack of HIV medicine

Cut forecast of R$ 407 million raises fears of lack of HIV medicine

The cuts in the Ministry of Health provided for in the 2023 Budget proposal raise concern among associations representing HIV…
Brazil records 60 deaths from Covid and more than 4,400 cases of the disease

Brazil records 60 deaths from Covid and more than 4,400 cases of the disease

Brazil recorded, this Wednesday (12), 60 deaths from Covid and 4,478 cases of the disease. As a result, the country…
SP has 1st death from monkeypox;  total in the country reaches 6

SP has 1st death from monkeypox; total in the country reaches 6

The state of São Paulo recorded this Wednesday (12) the first death from monkeypox. According to the São Paulo Health…
Risk of dementia is higher for blacks than whites, British study finds

Risk of dementia is higher for blacks than whites, British study finds

A survey of data from 295,000 people in the UK pointed to a higher risk of developing dementia in black…