A study by USP’s Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) revealed that many pregnant women using the public health system (SUS) in Ribeirão Preto have inadequate iodine levels—a vital nutrient for fetal development. Ana Carolina Momentti’s study of 266 pregnant women at public clinics found 38% had low iodine, 28% had excess, and only 34% were […]
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Sleep deprivation makes staying awake and focusing nearly impossible. A new study using fruit flies may have uncovered the cellular origin of this biological shutdown, offering deeper insights into why we need rest. Scientists at the University of Oxford have identified mitochondria the energy-producing structures in our cells as key players in signaling the urgent
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Emerging research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains, even in those who never contracted the virus. A recent study found that stressors such as social isolation, health fears, and general uncertainty during the pandemic period were enough to accelerate brain aging—especially among older adults, men, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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A groundbreaking 14-year study has revealed that consuming artificially sweetened beverages may raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over a third—an even greater increase than that linked to sugary drinks. These findings challenge the widespread belief that diet sodas are a healthier alternative, suggesting they might have their own metabolic consequences. A
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After 44 years of battling the HIV epidemic, a major breakthrough may finally turn the tide. The first HIV drug to offer 100% protection through just two injections a year has been approved a milestone that could save millions of lives worldwide. To ensure broad access, the drug’s developers have signed royalty-free agreements with six
“Beet juice may help lower blood pressure, but new research shows that its effectiveness depends on your age and the bacteria living in your mouth.” Scientists have found that the microbes living on the tongue are essential for converting the dietary nitrate in beets into nitric oxide—a compound that supports healthy blood flow, heart function,
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We’re often bombarded with reminders from the media and social platforms about the importance of getting enough sleep. You’ve likely heard it all before—too little sleep can harm your brain, heart, overall health, even your skin and libido. But what about getting too much sleep? Recent findings suggesting that sleeping over nine hours might be
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Your fitness tracker may not be telling the full truth. That 10,000-step goal it pushes? It wasn’t born out of years of scientific evidence — it actually originated from a Japanese walking club and a 1960s marketing effort. But recent research is rewriting what we know. A large-scale study has shown that walking just 7,000
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In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have reexamined the roles of cholesterol and saturated fat, revealing that eggs may be much less harmful—and possibly even beneficial—than once believed. This latest study adds to a growing body of evidence challenging long-held dietary assumptions. In a world-first investigation, scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) explored
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A recent study suggests that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) might be involved in the development of psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. Longstanding Suspicions About Viruses and Mental Illness Researchers have long observed correlations between certain mental health disorders and viral infections, yet direct detection of these viruses in the
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