Category: Medicine
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5,000-Year-Old Bacterium Found in Ice Resists Antibiotics and Concerns Scientists
A bacterium preserved in ice for about 5,000 years has been identified as resistant to several currently used antibiotics, in a discovery that reinforces the global alert about the advance of so-called superbugs. The microorganism, named Psychrobacter SC65A.3, was found in a cave in Romania and analyzed by researchers who point to potential risks associated…
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5,000-Year-Old Bacterium Found in Ice Resists Antibiotics and Concerns Scientists
A bacterium preserved in ice for about 5,000 years has been identified as resistant to various currently used antibiotics, in a discovery that reinforces the global alert about the advance of so-called superbugs. The microorganism, named Psychrobacter SC65A.3, was found in a cave in Romania and analyzed by researchers who point to possible risks associated…
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Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tough spot. Studies show that many people want to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble figuring out which foods…
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Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are the main culprits behind diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tricky spot. Studies show that many people want to cut back on ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble identifying which…
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More than 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians jumped 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population was overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data was released this week by the Ministry of Health and…
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Over 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians increased by 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population were overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data were released this week by the Ministry of Health…
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Brazil expected to have 781,000 new cancer cases per year by 2028
Brazil is expected to have 781,000 new cancer cases per year between 2026 and 2028. Cancer is approaching cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in the country. The data are from the publication Estimativa 2026-2028: Incidência de Câncer no Brasil, by the National Cancer Institute (Inca), released this Wednesday (4) in Rio de…
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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…