Physiology
Medicine

Another sign of oncoming menstruation
In addition to mood swings, depression can be another side effect of menstruation
By Redação
Public health

Beware of scorpions, spiders, and lionfish
There were 2.1 million accidents involving venomous animals in Brazil between 2007 and 2019
By Redação
Biotechnology

Cell therapy on the radar
Company changes business plan and invests in regenerative medicine in search of a cure for diseases that currently have no treatment
By Suzel Tunes
GOOD PRACTICES

Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted
Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted
By Redação
Covid-19

Coronavirus infects the ear
As well as causing a reduced sense of taste and smell, the novel coronavirus can infect inner ear cells, leading to hearing loss and balance problems
By Redação
Neuroscience

Defenders more at risk of dementia
Heading has been associated for some time with an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases
By Redação
COVID-19

Lasting consequences
People who survive SARS-CoV-2, even those not hospitalized, can suffer the effects of the infection for months after the most intense symptoms subside
By Redação
COVID-19

The months-long consequences of COVID-19
The long-term effects of COVID-19 are becoming clearer
By Redação
COVID-19

Preexisting antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
Antibodies against other varieties of coronavirus are in some cases capable of recognizing SARS-CoV-2 and providing some degree of protection to those who have not yet contracted the COVID-19 pathogen
By Redação
Physiology

A new pair of salivary glands
Newly identified salivary glands are located in the area between the nose, ears, and throat
By Redação
Photolab

Mutilated courtship
Scorpions of the genus Ananteris can shed their stinger when attacked
By Redação
Sports

Sports and injuries
Athletes over the age of 30 should pay special attention to injury risk
By Redação
Physiology

The orphans of the Romanian dictatorship
Adults who were deprived of food and social contact in their early years have smaller brains, according to a study
By Redação
Medicine

Marathons and the heart
The physical preparation for running a marathon for the first time can lower blood pressure and stiffen the aortic valve
By Redação
Health

Exercise with blood-flow restriction reduces symptoms of arthritis
Performing low-load resistance exercises can reduce the pain and discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis
By Redação
Medicine

Jean Purdy’s overlooked contribution to IVF
British nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy made a decisive contribution to the development of in vitro fertilization
By Redação