Public health

COVER

Turbulent times

One third of Brazilian adolescents show signs of psychological distress

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The fragile health of adolescents

Two national studies warn of elevated levels of excess weight in adolescents

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phosphoethanolamine

Non-toxic phosphoethanolamine

The drug was deemed safe after the phase 1 of clinical trial

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FAMILY PLANNING

Laws in the feminine form

A study recalls the history of women’s reproductive rights in Brazil

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ENTOMOLOGY

Aedes caught in real time

Trap catches insects and identifies the species by their wingbeat frequency

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Why scorpions are now more worrisome

The number of poisonings' cases has increased 600% in the last 15 years

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obesity

Excess weight and the brain

Excess weight can alter some brain structures

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Mental health

Citizenship & abstinence

Technique offers a reward every time a drug addict displays desirable behavior

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infectology

A villain with many faces

Fighting dengue requires a combination of old and new strategies

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Evolution

A parasite with multiple identities

A variety of Plasmodium vivax is different from African and Asian strains

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Health

Chikungunya’s turn

Highly debilitating viral infection spreads across Brazil

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Dengue

The global cost of dengue

According to a study, dengue generated an expenditure of $8.9 billion in 2013

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health

The Olympics and the risk of exporting diseases

Probability of tourist becoming infected with dengue or zika is low

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HEALTH

Hope in the face of Zika

In initial tests, immunizing formulations protected cells from the virus

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Anibal Faúndes

Anibal Faúndes: The man who learned how to see women as people

Chilean physician talks about sexuality, rape and terminating pregnancy

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Oral health

Damaged gums

Researchers analyze bacteria found in saliva samples

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ECONOMICS

The life of a dockworker

Occupational conditions affect the health of port workers in Santos and Lisbon

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HEALTH

ZikaBR

Researchers investigate factors that may contribute to neurological damage

Profile

Profile: Paulo Saldiva

Pathologist comments on São Paulo's effects on its residents' life quality

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MEDICINES

Vaccine against schistosomiasis

An immunizing agent developed by Fiocruz is ready for Phase 2 clinical trials

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MEDICINES

New remedies for old diseases

New molecules are capable of generating more efficient drugs

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Virology

Monkeys with Zika

Zika virus was found in monkeys accustomed to the presence of humans

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MEDICINE

The silent attack of the fungi

Species of fungi cause drug-resistant infections

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Guido Carlos Levi

Guido Carlos Levi: Unexpected reaction

Refusing vaccinations is now common among Brazil’s upper classes

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COVER

Phosphoethanolamine’s ultimate trial

Clinical trials on humans should determine if the drug could be treat cancer

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HEALTH

The Zika connections

Researchers have found evidence that the Zika virus causes microcephaly

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fetal death

Fewer stillbirths in Brazil

Rate in Brazil dropped 22.9% in 16 years, according to study

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Paulo Saldiva

Paulo Saldiva: Towards a healthier city

Pathologist presents new hypotheses regarding the effects of urban pollution

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Uncertainties about microcephaly

Records do not provide an accurate picture of microcephaly in Brazil

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Cancer

Smoking is the biggest risk factor for cancer

In 2020, cigarettes will be responsible for the majority of cases among men

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