Category: Health
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Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So, why such different laws?
Is it hemp, cannabis, or marijuana? That depends on who’s talking about the enigmatic plant that’s legal in some forms (for now), but will face new restrictions in others this fall. The confusion doesn’t surprise Nick Johnson, author of the book “Grass Roots,” which examines the history of the cannabis plant and its use both…
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Hemp and Marijuana Are the Same Species. So, Why All These Different Laws?
Is it hemp, cannabis, or marijuana? That depends on who is discussing the enigmatic plant that is legal in some forms (for now), but faces new restrictions in other forms this fall. The confusion doesn’t surprise Nick Johnson, author of the book Grass Roots, which examines the history of the cannabis plant and its use…
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Pancreatitis and Weight-Loss Pens: What Is Known About Suspected Deaths and Authorities’ Alerts
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recorded 145 suspected cases of pancreatitis associated with the use of medications known as “weight-loss pens” between January 2020 and December 2025. Of this total, six notifications reported suspected fatal outcomes by the notifiers themselves, according to the agency. The issue has returned to the center of the debate…
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Pancreatitis and Weight-Loss Pens: What Is Known About Suspicious Deaths and Authority Alerts
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recorded 145 suspected pancreatitis notifications associated with the use of medications known as “weight-loss pens” between January 2020 and December 2025. Of this total, six notifications had a suspected death outcome reported by the notifiers themselves, according to the agency. The topic returned to the center of the debate…
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Learn how to improve sleep quality
For the first time, the Telephone Survey Surveillance System for Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases (Vigitel) from the Ministry of Health investigated the sleep of the Brazilian population. One of the findings is that 20.2% of adults in the capitals and the Federal District sleep less than 6 hours per night (the minimum…
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Study explains difference in symptoms between Oropouche fever and dengue
A study by Brazilian researchers during the 2024 Oropouche fever outbreak highlights key symptom differences from dengue to aid diagnosis in co-circulating regions.
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Google creates artificial intelligence to unravel the secrets of human DNA
Google announced AlphaGenome, an AI tool to analyze the human genome and unravel how DNA regions regulate genes, overcoming limitations of previous models.
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Google Creates AI to Decipher the Secrets of Human DNA
Google announced on Wednesday (28) AlphaGenome, a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at analyzing the human genome, focusing on understanding how extensive regions of DNA influence gene regulation within cells. The initiative seeks to advance beyond simply reading the genetic code, investigating the mechanisms that control when, where, and how genes are activated or silenced…
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Nipah Virus Infection
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia. Although the risk to most people remains very low, understanding this virus is important if you plan to travel to one of the areas where it circulates. No cases have been found in the United Kingdom. What is…
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Nipah Virus Infection
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in some regions of Asia. Although the risk to most people remains very low, it is important to understand this virus if you plan to travel to one of the areas where it circulates. No cases have been recorded in the United…