Google announced on Wednesday (28) AlphaGenome, a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at analyzing the human genome, focusing on understanding…

Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that periodically causes outbreaks in parts of Asia. While the risk to…

The measles epidemic continues to expand in the United States, with a significant outbreak in South Carolina that has already…

There’s a new study underway to test whether it’s possible to fend off age-related diseases with a novel combination of…

Clinical psychologist Steve Orma was in his early 40s when he developed insomnia — difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.…

If you feel a lift after exercise, you’re in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results…

The Wegovy pill launched Monday, and the starting dose is now available at pharmacies around the country with higher doses…

Brazil has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the largest country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child…

It’s a bright Thursday morning in Maceió, in eastern Brazil. Ruty Pereira has no shortage of tasks to keep her…

A new documentary from the British channel Channel 4, titled “Hitler’s DNA: The Blueprint of a Dictator,” revealed that Adolf…

Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or…

People who rely on Medicare for their health insurance will soon be able to get blockbuster obesity and Type 2…

The return to “standard time” is better for our health according to sleep scientists, but the time change can be…

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives.…

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that…

Elon Musk announced on Monday (27) the launch of Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia written by artificial intelligence, which he…

Doctors have long known that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a major analysis from…

For the first time in almost two decades, the number of smokers in Brazil has increased, breaking the country’s historic…

When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to outlive men. In the U.S., the gap widened to…

A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or beyond – can slow cognitive decline. While…

Uruguay has just become the first country in South America to approve the legalization of euthanasia. The measure, known as…

The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for…

By age 40, more than half of Americans have high blood pressure, but many are unaware of it. Hypertension has…

When new dietary guidelines are unveiled later this month, the Trump administration is expected to upend long-held advice on whole…

Brazil is investigating 209 suspected cases of methanol poisoning following the consumption of adulterated alcoholic beverages, the Ministry of Health…

The Brazilian Ministry of Health will make an emergency purchase of antidotes for methanol poisoning, to be used by states…

Scientists have created human eggs containing genes from adult skin cells, a step that someday could help women who are…

The White House is expected to announce on Tuesday (30) the launch of TrumpRx, a drug sales portal aimed at…

The accumulation of abdominal fat associated with muscle mass loss—a condition known as sarcopenic obesity—increases the risk of death by…

World leaders are preparing for their 15 minutes on the world stage as the United Nations General Assembly high-level week…

Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also eavesdrop on their inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of…

The Paraná Institute of Molecular Biology (IBMP) and the World Mosquito Program (WMP) on Saturday (Jul. 19), inaugurated Wolbito do…

When Sarah and Ben Brewington got married they expected their next life step would be having kids. It just seemed…

The initial goal was to identify treatments for the three most common diseases among the Pataxó Hã-Hã-Hãe people of the…

Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials about the symptoms and preventive measures for mpox. These posters must be…

The gunman accused of walking into a Park Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan and killing four people suspected he had chronic…

For months, shoppers heard from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s barrage of new tariffs on virtually all imports would…

Tens of thousands of people bleed to death each year in the United States before they can get to a…

Coke drinkers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coke, which is made with cane sugar. But…

The study, conducted by researchers from the Bioinformatics and Neurogenetics Laboratory (LaBiN) of the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS)…

Now, more than ever, books have become accessible and even cheap. the different formats of a book – hardcover, paperback, digital,…

The trial of eight medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona began…

Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on…

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th each year, is a powerful global movement that honors the achievements of…

As of February, Texas is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since…

In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining…

Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also…

Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new…

Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: • Make…

The brain bleed detected in the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not compromised any of his cerebral…

Weight-loss drugs have skyrocketed in popularity because of their quick results and use among celebrities and influencers. J.P. Morgan predicts…

When an older patient comes to see me, I add to the vital signs a simple question with profound significance…

Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the…

Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It…

(1) Child care costs vary widely in the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of child care for…

Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Department of…

Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits,…

Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing…

Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are aware of an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s…

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no…

Close to 238,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. That’s about one person…

A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80 percent…

Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, the consumption of which is a global reality,…