Drug abuse and crowded ICUs in pandemic led to outbreak of resistant fungus, study says

Drug abuse and crowded ICUs in pandemic led to outbreak of resistant fungus, study says

A group of Brazilian researchers recorded the biggest outbreak ever caused by the same strain of Candida parapsilosis, a fungus…
Undemocratic blocks prevent heart transplant

Undemocratic blocks prevent heart transplant

Undemocratic roadblocks, contrary to the outcome of the presidential election, prevented this week from carrying out a heart transplant. The…
Video shows why sex is still taboo among young people and parents;  watch

Video shows why sex is still taboo among young people and parents; watch

Most young people avoid talking to parents or guardians about sex for a variety of reasons. The lack of discussion…
Hallucinogenic mushroom compound may help treat depression, study indicates

Hallucinogenic mushroom compound may help treat depression, study indicates

A drug based on a hallucinogenic mushroom compound can improve symptoms of severe depression for up to 12 weeks, a…
Asking the right questions is essential to preparing for surgery;  see which

Asking the right questions is essential to preparing for surgery; see which

When a member of my family was recently advised by the doctor to have minor surgery, I felt fear and…
Opinion – Julio Abramczyk: Indigenous people are now studying medicine

Opinion – Julio Abramczyk: Indigenous people are now studying medicine

In the past, volunteer doctors cared for sick indigenous people in their villages. Soon, there will be a large number…
Sleep scientist gives tips to sleep better without resorting to drugs

Sleep scientist gives tips to sleep better without resorting to drugs

A good night’s sleep can make us more empathetic, more creative, better parents and partners, according to University of California…
Drug for obese adults also works for teens, study says

Drug for obese adults also works for teens, study says

An injectable drug already approved in the United States for obese and overweight adults, semaglutide (wegovy) also helps teenagers lose…
Article in Nature lists main scientific consensus to end Covid

Article in Nature lists main scientific consensus to end Covid

A study produced by nearly 400 scientists from 112 countries and territories sought to list measures to tackle the Covid-19…
Opinion – Marcelo Leite: Three truths to contain post-election enthusiasm

Opinion – Marcelo Leite: Three truths to contain post-election enthusiasm

The greatest liar who has ever held the Presidency of the Republic knows a single verse by heart (John 8,…