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Sugar consumption, early interruption of breastfeeding are risk factors for dental caries: Study
Publicado em 07 fevereiro 2023
Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A study involving 800 children has shown the inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding to be the main factors that contribute to the appearance of dental caries by age 2.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by solid food together with continued on-demand breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. It also advises against giving infants added sugar [...]
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New gadget identifies COVID-19 antibodies in five minutes
Publicado em 29 novembro 2022Rapid, low-cost, and accurate tests are still required for epidemiological surveillance and healthcare services to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Brazilian researchers have contributed to this field’s efforts by creating an electrochemical immunosensor that identifies antibodies against the virus. The innovation is described in an article published in the journal ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. In search of a novel diagnostic method, the group opted for a [...]ver notícia -
Research suggests cultural heritage may influence capuchin monkeys' tool choices
Publicado em 01 outubro 2022Washington [US], November 18 (ANI): Capuchin monkeys (Sapajus spp.) are among only a few primates that use tools in day-to-day activities. In the Cerrado and Caatinga, they use stones as hammers and anvils to crack open cashew nuts, seed pods of Hymenaea courbaril (West Indian locust; jatoba in Brazil) and other hard foods. In their study, the researchers observed three populations of bearded capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus), measuring food hardness, tool size and weight, and local [...]ver notícia -
Protein restriction may be useful in reducing obesity, diabetes: Study – Times of India
Publicado em 21 setembro 2022WASHINGTON: According to a study, reducing protein consumption can help regulate metabolic syndrome and some of its key symptoms, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure (hypertension). An article reporting the study is published in the journal Nutrients. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, including hypertension, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol [...]ver notícia -
Study explains harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on adolescents
Publicado em 17 abril 2022Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is strongly associated with an increased weight gain. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have calculated the impact of adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods on the risk of obesity. The findings of the study were published in the journal, 'Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics'. There are 3,587 adolescents aged 12-19 who took part in the 2011-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). They [...]ver notícia -
Older people with abdominal fat, weak muscles more likely to develop mobility problems: Study
Publicado em 02 setembro 2021New Delhi: A new study has found that the dangerous combination of weak muscles and abdominal fat can lead to a significant loss of gait speed in older people. The findings of the study were published in the journal 'Age and Ageing'. The study was conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar) in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, in partnership with colleagues at University College London (UCL) in the UK. A slower gait is a natural outcome of the ageing [...]ver notícia -
Pregnant women with Covid-19 face higher risk of pre-eclampsia: Study
Publicado em 26 agosto 2021Pregnant women infected by the novel coronavirus run a higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia, according to a review of the scientific literature by Brazilian researchers. Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterised by persistent high blood pressure, usually in the second half of pregnancy or shortly after delivery. The disorder can cause serious harm to mother and baby. The review published in the journal Clinical Science, analysed a large set of published data and concluded [...]ver notícia -
Remotely supervised exercise classes as best option during COVID-19 pandemic: Study
Publicado em 24 julho 2021New Delhi: Remotely supervised workout sessions were found to be more effective than face-to-face exercise classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggested a new study. The findings of the study appeared in the journal 'Psychiatry Research'. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil investigated the effects of regular exercise on the physical and mental health of 344 volunteers during the pandemic. The study compared the effectiveness of three techniques: sessions led [...]ver notícia -
Lung ultrasound may help predict Covid patient outcomes
Publicado em 11 fevereiro 2021Lung ultrasound, considered a simple method for diagnosing lung disease, can also help predict the clinical progression of severe Covid-19 patients, a new study suggests.The study, published in the journal Annals of Intensive Care, showed that the higher the lung ultrasound score, the greater the risk of admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), intubation and death. "We found lung ultrasound to be a good predictor of the need for intensive care with endotracheal intubation and the risk [...]ver notícia -
Health: Chikungunya may affect central nervous system as well as joints and lungs
Publicado em 06 novembro 2020Washington [US]: A study conducted by an international team of researchers with FAPESP's support shows that infection by chikungunya virus can produce even more severe manifestations than the typical symptoms of the disease, such as acute fever, headache, rash, and intense joint and muscle pain. The analysis was performed by 38 researchers affiliated with the Federal University of Ceara (UFC), the University of Sao Paulo (USP), and the Ministry of Health in Brazil, and with Imperial [...]ver notícia