Até 400 mg de cafeína por dia é seguro para adultos, dizem FDA e EFSA
Autoridades de saúde recomendam até 400 mg de cafeína diária para adultos saudáveis, equivalente a 3-4 xícaras de café, mas o excesso pode causar insônia, ansiedade e palpitações.
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The FDA has approved a new drug that could extend survival for late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential hope for a disease with historically poor outcomes.
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UK children face 'national embarrassment' as health outcomes stall across all metrics
Leading paediatricians warn UK children will become one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, with declining vaccination rates, rising asthma admissions, and mental health disorders across all health indicators.
Hollywood mourns Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star and five-decade cinema fixture
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor known for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78. Spielberg, Dern, and colleagues remember him as exceptionally collaborative and a beloved figure in cinema.
Second American Ebola Patient Evacuated to Germany as US Declines Direct Treatment
A second US citizen working in DR Congo tested positive for Ebola and was evacuated to Germany for treatment, highlighting international medical response protocols for infected Americans.
Científicos crean revolucionario atlas 3D del tronco encefálico para combatir Alzheimer y Parkinson
Científicos indios crean ANCHOR, un mapa tridimensional detallado del tronco encefálico humano que integra imágenes de resonancia magnética con anatomía celular, prometiendo avances en el tratamiento de Parkinson, Alzheimer y otros trastornos neurológicos.
Two aortic deaths, two diseases: Why one was preventable and one wasn't
Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic dissection at 71, similar to journalist Grant Wahl's death at 49, but revealing two distinct forms: age-driven and inherited. Early detection through genetic testing can save lives in families with aortic disease history.
Psyllium funciona para digestão e colesterol, mas não para perda de peso
Pesquisas confirmam que psyllium, fibra solúvel de origem asiática, é eficaz para constipação e síndrome do intestino irritável, além de reduzir colesterol e açúcar no sangue. Porém, não produz perda de peso significativa.
Salmonella outbreak sickens dozens at Shinnecock Nation community event
Dozens of people sickened by salmonella outbreak traced to a private community event on Shinnecock Nation territory; Suffolk County health officials investigating the source.
Retatrutida demonstra eficácia no controle glicêmico e redução de peso em diabetes tipo 2
Estudo clínico de fase 3 publicado na The Lancet avaliou a retatrutida, um triplo agonista de GIP/GLP-1 e glucagon, demonstrando eficácia significativa no controle glicêmico e redução de peso em pacientes com diabetes tipo 2.
Minsa orienta sobre prevención de urticaria infantil y riesgos de automedicación
El Minsa proporciona recomendaciones para prevenir la urticaria en niños, identificar sus causas alérgicas e infecciosas, y advierte contra la automedicación sin supervisión médica.
Guerra de preços das canetas emagrecedoras transforma mercado farmacêutico e pressiona ações
A estratégia agressiva da EMS com o Ozivy reduz preços em 54% e expande acesso, impulsionando volumes mas pressionando margens para concorrentes como Hypera e afetando projeções de faturamento do setor.
NYC Legionnaires' outbreak reaches 60 cases; bacteria detected at Upper West Side building
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has reached 60 confirmed cases with bacteria detected in an Upper West Side building's hot water system. Multiple NYC buildings including the Guggenheim have been ordered to clean after positive tests.
Ebola Center Staff Strike Over Unpaid Wages as Congo Outbreak Spreads
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in Democratic Republic of Congo have struck over unpaid salaries and bonuses, complicating outbreak response as the virus spreads to additional provinces.
Bison gores grandfather at Yellowstone after he approaches for photo
A 65-year-old man was rammed and tossed into the air by a 2,000lb bull bison at Yellowstone after approaching too closely for photos. The incident highlights park warnings that bison injure more visitors than any other animal.
WHO warns cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 amid treatment cost crisis
The WHO projects cancer cases will nearly double by 2050, driven by aging populations and lifestyle factors. The organization calls for urgent action as healthcare systems struggle with rising costs.
Q32 Bio's alopecia drug shows promise, stock surges 60% on phase 2 data
Q32 Bio's stock surged 60% after positive phase 2 results for bempikibart, a potential JAK inhibitor alternative for alopecia areata, with meaningful hair regrowth demonstrated at 36 weeks.
Study reveals patient irritability's toll on emergency room physician stress
A UMass Amherst study finds that irritable patients significantly increase stress on emergency department doctors, despite receiving equivalent care quality as cooperative patients.
Doctors warn of 'Ozempic feet' as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs surge in popularity
Medical professionals are alerting GLP-1 medication users to a newly recognized side effect called 'Ozempic feet,' which affects foot health as patients experience rapid weight loss.
Ozempic and Cancer: Separating Hype From Evidence in GLP-1 Research
Medical experts clarify emerging research on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for cancer prevention and treatment, cautioning against misinterpreting preliminary findings as definitive proof.
Ex-prefeito Alcides Bernal morre após passar mal no presídio
Alcides Bernal, ex-prefeito de Campo Grande, morreu na madrugada de segunda-feira na Santa Casa após passar mal no Presídio Militar, onde estava detido desde março acusado de homicídio qualificado.
Scientists develop vaccine targeting illicit fentanyl analogs
Researchers have created a vaccine designed to neutralize illicit fentanyl analogs, potentially offering a new approach to combating the opioid crisis by preventing drug effects rather than treating addiction.
Tick bites surge across US as disease-carrying insects expand range
Tick bites are surging across the United States this year, with regional variations in tick species and associated disease risks prompting health experts to advise outdoor enthusiasts on prevention and awareness.
Oxford launches first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
Oxford University has begun the first human trials of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, eight weeks into an ongoing outbreak in Congo.
Decade-long study questions safety of common knee surgery
A 10-year study suggests a commonly performed knee surgery may cause more harm than benefit, with surgeons questioning the procedure's medical justification.