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Produtividade brasileira cai e permanece 5,8% abaixo do nível pré-pandemia
A Produtividade Total dos Fatores (PTF) da economia brasileira caiu 1,5% no primeiro trimestre de 2026 e permanece 5,8% abaixo dos níveis pré-pandemia, segundo…
HighAVC: reconhecer sintomas e agir rápido pode salvar vidas e evitar sequelas
Em conteúdo publicitário da Unimed Cuiabá, o neurocirurgião Wilson Guimarães Novais orienta sobre sinais de AVC, tratamentos e fatores de risco. Ele destaca qu…
MediumConductor se distrae con el celular y vuelca en la Ruta 5
Un conductor de 61 años volcó su vehículo en la Ruta Nacional 5 tras distraerse con su teléfono celular. El hombre fue trasladado al hospital local sin que ter…
HighBrasil registra 75 mortes e 29 mil casos de Covid em um dia; média de casos sobe 211% em duas semanas
O Brasil registrou 75 mortes e 29.102 casos de Covid em um dia, com total acumulado de 688.886 mortes desde o início da pandemia.
HighChrista Pike respira com aparelhos após falha em execução nos EUA
Christa Pike sobreviveu a uma tentativa de execução por injeção letal nos EUA após falhas nos acessos intravenosos. Ela permanece inconsciente e respirando com…
HighEx-Santos player arrested in major drug trafficking investigation in Paraguay
Operation Nexus II arrests ex-footballers including Julio César Manzur, who played for Santos, for alleged involvement in international drug trafficking and mo…
HighDoctors Outline What to Expect From Upcoming Flu Season
Health officials urge early preparation for the upcoming flu season, emphasizing new vaccines and timely vaccination. Doctors recommend seniors and the general…
MediumBBC exposes Ugandan dog scam industry exploiting Western donors' compassion
BBC investigation reveals a sophisticated scam network in Uganda's Mityana town where con artists abuse dogs and solicit donations from Western animal lovers,…
HighParaná's sentinel surveillance system recognized as 'gold standard' for flu monitoring
Paraná's respiratory virus monitoring network of 34 sentinel units earned federal recognition as a gold standard, enabling rapid response during seasonal flu p…
HighGravely Ill Florida Detainees Face Deportation to African Countries They Have No Ties To
Families and advocates say ICE plans imminent deportation of seriously ill detainees from Florida facilities to Central African Republic and Burundi, despite m…
MediumScientists propose framework to harness plastic-degrading microbes while containing antibiotic resistance risks
Researchers propose a framework to harness plastic-degrading microbes from microplastic biofilms while mitigating risks of antibiotic resistance spread, offeri…
HighTrastornos mentales se duplicaron o triplicaron en Lima durante la pandemia, según estudio del INSM
Un estudio del Instituto Nacional de Salud Mental revela que los trastornos mentales se duplicaron o triplicaron en Lima en 2020, afectando al 11,8% de sus hab…
HighSecond hantavirus case confirmed among Spaniards quarantined at Madrid hospital
Another Spanish citizen in quarantine at Madrid's Gómez Ulla Hospital has tested positive for hantavirus, marking a new confirmed case among isolated individua…
HighInterior Health warns of high-risk fentanyl and benzodiazepine mixture in Penticton
Interior Health issued a drug alert for Penticton after a light green powder sold as 'down' was found containing high fentanyl and benzodiazepine concentration…
HighFour dead including baby after car crashes into trees on Derby dual carriageway
Four people, including a baby, died after a red Hyundai crashed into trees on the A38 dual carriageway in Derby. The 33-year-old driver was arrested on suspici…
HighCunningham: WNBA Players 'Targeting' Clark While League Ignores Cheap Shots
Sophie Cunningham claims Caitlin Clark is being deliberately targeted by opposing WNBA players with insufficient referee protection, citing a throat punch inci…
HighPennsylvania measles outbreak nears 1,000 cases, largest in three decades
Pennsylvania faces its largest measles outbreak in three decades with cases approaching 1,000, prompting health officials and schools to prepare for further sp…
HighNovo Nordisk sobe 6% com resultados promissores de comprimido para perda de peso
Novo Nordisk divulgou resultados positivos de ensaios clínicos para versão em comprimido do Wegovy, com ações a subir 6%. O medicamento oral alcançou perdas de…
HighGuillermo Antiñolo recibe el VII Premio Reconocimiento Andaluz por su trayectoria pionera en genética y medicina fetal
El médico Guillermo Antiñolo, del Hospital Virgen del Rocío, recibe el VII Premio Reconocimiento Andaluz por su trayectoria pionera en genética clínica, medici…
HighEl Big Rip: la ciencia predice un apocalipsis cósmico en 130 mil millones de años
Datos astronómicos sugieren que la energía oscura podría causar la desintegración total del universo en aproximadamente 130 mil millones de años mediante un fe…
MediumStudy reveals critical gaps in pharmacy language support for medication instructions
A survey of 169 prescribers reveals widespread gaps in language support for medication instructions at pharmacies receiving federal funds, with 61.5% unaware o…
HighAdolescente de 17 anos morre por infecção de ameba comedora de cérebro nos EUA
Megan Ebenroth, 17 anos, morreu após contrair a ameba Naegleria fowleri enquanto nadava em um lago na Geórgia, a segunda morte pela infecção no estado em uma s…
HighLa isotretinoína sigue siendo el tratamiento más eficaz contra el acné moderado-severo
Dermatólogos confirman que la isotretinoína, conocida como Roacután, permanece como el tratamiento más eficaz para el acné moderado-severo. Los especialistas d…
HighAncient Gum Disease May Have Helped Shrink Early Human Teeth and Make Room for Bigger Brains
A study of 71 fossil jaw specimens suggests chronic gum disease caused jawbone loss in early humans, favoring smaller teeth and potentially easing constraints…
MediumNuevos estándares en cáncer de próstata: inhibidores de PARP redefinen el tratamiento de precisión
Los ensayos TALAPRO-3 y AMPLITUDE establecen combinaciones de inhibidores PARP con reguladores hormonales como tratamiento estándar para cáncer de próstata ava…
HighUn antidepresivo común alivia la fatiga del covid persistente, según ensayo clínico
Un ensayo clínico internacional demuestra que la fluvoxamina, un antidepresivo de bajo coste, reduce significativamente la fatiga en pacientes con covid persis…
HighRadioterapia vs. quimioterapia: conoce las diferencias en el tratamiento del cáncer
Artículo educativo que explica las diferencias entre radioterapia y quimioterapia, los dos tratamientos más comunes contra el cáncer. La radioterapia es local…
HighAbril fecha com 34 mil casos de covid-19 e quase mil mortes no Piauí
Abril fechou com 34.237 casos de covid-19 e 984 mortes no Piauí, os maiores números da pandemia no estado. A Sesapi registrou 448 casos e 23 óbitos no último d…
HighContact tracing becomes critical tool in cruise ship hantavirus outbreak response
Health authorities are racing to contact over two dozen cruise ship passengers who disembarked before a hantavirus outbreak was identified, using contact traci…
HighOfficial review raises concerns over ADHD diagnoses surge and NHS service staffing
An official UK review examines mental health, autism, and ADHD diagnosis practices amid concerns about rising diagnoses, staff exodus to private clinics, and p…
MediumFDA retira crema de pistacho Bettergoods de Walmart por posible contaminación
La FDA anuncia el retiro de crema de pistacho Bettergoods distribuida en Walmart tras detectarse posible contaminación por salmonela en inspecciones de Florida…
HighGenéricos de GLP-1 reconfiguram padrões de consumo além da farmácia no Brasil
A aprovação de genéricos de semaglutida pela Anvisa expande o mercado de agonistas GLP-1 no Brasil, provocando mudanças nos hábitos de compra e consumo aliment…
HighCaxias é segundo maior fluxo de busca por vacina Covid-19 entre cidades do país
Pesquisa da Fiocruz revela que Duque de Caxias é a segunda cidade do país com maior número de residentes vacinados em outro município, com 47,5 mil moradores i…
High25,000 mourners visit Dr Hasmah's grave, bringing solace to Dr Mahathir
Over 25,000 people visited the grave of late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali within three weeks of her death, with visitors traveling from across Malaysia and Indo…
HighLito Sousa recebe alta após oito dias de internação por encefalite
O produtor de conteúdo Lito Sousa recebeu alta do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein após oito dias internado tratando encefalite e se prepara para iniciar tra…
HighUCLA study reveals how magnetic brain stimulation repairs depression circuits
UCLA researchers discovered how accelerated magnetic brain stimulation (aiTBS) rapidly repairs stress-damaged neural circuits in depression by selectively rest…
HighSilvio Tendler, documentarista brasileiro de referência, morre aos 75 anos
Silvio Tendler, renowned Brazilian documentary filmmaker and historian, died at 75 from generalized infection. He leaves a legacy of over 70 films documenting…
HighUn análisis de sangre identifica en una hora a pacientes covid-19 con mayor riesgo de muerte
Investigadores de la Universidad de Washington desarrollan un test de sangre que identifica en una hora a pacientes COVID-19 con mayor riesgo de complicaciones…
MediumFootball must mandate mental health checks for managers, says family of late Liverpool boss
The family of deceased Liverpool manager Matt Beard advocates for mandatory mental health checks for football managers, arguing the profession's high-pressure…
HighCientíficos descubren que la metformina actúa en el cerebro, no solo en el hígado
Un estudio en Science Advances revela que la metformina actúa en el cerebro a través de la proteína Rap1 en el hipotálamo, ampliando la comprensión de cómo est…
HighCyclosporiasis cases surge in Massachusetts amid national outbreak
Massachusetts reports rising cyclosporiasis cases linked to a national outbreak, prompting health officials to investigate food sources and transmission patter…
HighNearly 93% of plastic chemicals pose high health risks, investigation finds
A new investigation reveals nearly 93% of plastic chemicals in food wrapping, clothing, and household items pose high health risks including cancer and reprodu…
HighDistribuidoras cobram até 3% de aumento na conta de luz para compensar perdas da pandemia
Distribuidoras de energia elétrica pressionam por reequilíbrio de contratos para compensar perdas acumuladas durante a Covid-19, o que pode aumentar a conta de…
HighDebate sobre máscaras revela complexidade científica além das manchetes
Artigo analisa a cobertura midiática sobre máscaras na Covid-19, argumentando que o debate científico é mais complexo do que apresentado e que críticas a estud…
MediumIs Fresh Produce Safe Again as Historic Cyclospora Outbreak Recedes?
As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history subsides, health experts assess whether fresh produce like lettuce and jalapeños remain safe for consumption.
HighSan Diego confirms first locally acquired Chagas disease case from kissing bug
San Diego County confirmed its first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, transmitted by kissing bugs, discovered through routine blood testing. Health off…
HighDan Marino's MASH diagnosis highlights reversibility of fatty liver disease
NFL legend Dan Marino revealed his 2007 diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver condition he managed through lifestyle ch…
HighSouth Africa's HIV Prevention Gap: Why New Shot Misses Mobile Male Workers
South Africa's rollout of Lenacapavir, a highly effective HIV preventive shot, prioritizes high-risk groups but overlooks mobile male workers who bridge transm…
HighBrazil could reach 5,000 daily COVID deaths by late April, study warns
A Federal Fluminense University study projects Brazil could reach 5,000 daily COVID-19 deaths by late April or early May 2021, as the country surpasses 300,000…
HighPatients Share Shocking Comments From Doctors, Raising Questions About Bedside Manner
Social media users are sharing instances of unprofessional and hurtful remarks made by doctors, highlighting gaps in bedside manner and patient communication s…
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