The suicide rate among black adolescents and youth in Brazil is 45% higher than among whites. The data are from the Ministry of Health and also show that the risk has increased by 12% among the black population in recent years and has remained stable among whites. In this section, the age group from 10 […]
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In Rio, one in 4 adults did not take a third dose against Covid-19
A quarter of the adult population of Rio de Janeiro has not yet been vaccinated with the first booster dose against Covid-19. According to the Municipal Health Department (SMS), one year after the start of the booster application, 26.1% of adults have not yet sought the third dose of the immunizer. Since July 28, the […]
Discover the scientific technique to make a baby stop crying and sleep
It’s every parent’s nightmare—an exhausted baby who won’t stop crying when bedtime comes. Worse still: when baby finally falls asleep in your arms, but wakes up again and starts sobbing when placed in the crib. The solution is a magic pair of numbers — five and eight — according to Japanese researchers who experimented with […]
Coronavirus alters the RNA of infected cells, study reveals
For the first time, scientists from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) were able to show that the infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, changes the pattern of functioning of RNAs of the cells. To do this, they analyzed 13 datasets obtained over four studies that analyzed viral RNA, as well as […]
World Sepsis Day: what it is and how proper diagnosis reduces complications
Technically known as sepsis, the generalized infection It can spread quickly and cause harmful impacts on various organs. The problem leads to the death of around 11 million people each year in the world. The Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases estimates that sepsis is the main cause of death in hospitals, with about 670,000 cases […]
Understand the signs of bipolar disorder in adolescence
Mood swings are common at any stage of life. At adolescence oscillations may be more frequent due to natural hormonal and bodily changes during this period. However, experts warn that frequent and intense highs and lows can indicate more serious problems in the mental health . In this Yellow September a month that promotes emotional […]
Health incorporates the drug tocilizumab for the treatment of Covid-19 in the SUS
The Ministry of Health has incorporated the drug tocilizumab for the treatment of Covid-19 in the Unified Health System (SUS). According to the folder, the maximum period for the effective offer of health technology in the SUS is 180 days. the drug inhibits a protein that promotes chronic inflammation and is associated with greater aggressiveness […]
Government changes rules related to Covid for entry into Brazil; see changes
An interministerial decree published on Monday (12) changes the rules to entry of travelers in Brazil , due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new rules are already in effect and must be observed by travelers and air, water and land transport operators. With the change, travelers can choose to present proof of vaccination or negative […]
WHO launches guide aimed at reducing biological risks in scientific research
THE World Health Organization (WHO) published, on Tuesday (13), a new global guidance framework for the responsible use of life sciences. The document appeals to leaders for the mitigation of biological hazards and safely govern dual-use research, which has a clear benefit but can be misused to harm humans, other animals, agriculture and the environment. […]
US confirms first monkeypox death in California
The death of a resident of Los Angeles County, California, in the United States, was attributed to monkeypox, according to the local Department of Public Health said on Monday (12). The death was the first due to the virus in the country. The department and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the […]
