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Aerobic Exercise: A Powerful Ally in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Publicado em 17 janeiro 2025
Regular aerobic exercise could become a key strategy in preventing or slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study led by scientists from the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) suggests. Published in Brain Research, the groundbreaking research has revealed that physical activity not only protects healthy brain cells but also restores balance in the aging brain, offering new hope for millions affected by this devastating [...]
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Potent Compound Derived from Brazilian Plant Offers Hope for Neglected Disease
Publicado em 08 janeiro 2025A promising compound derived from Nectandra leucantha, a tree native to southern Brazil, may hold the key to treating visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease that remains a significant global health threat. Visceral leishmaniasis, often fatal if untreated, is endemic in Brazil, East Africa, and India, where it affects thousands of people annually. The disease, caused by the Leishmania infantum parasite and transmitted through the bite of sandflies, is characterized by fever, weight [...]ver notícia -
Study Links Gut Microbiota Composition to Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy
Publicado em 19 dezembro 2024A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil reveals a significant link between gut microbiota composition and depressive symptoms in pregnant women. Published in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, the research suggests that alterations in the gut microbiota are associated with the severity of depression during pregnancy and may influence psychiatric treatment outcomes. The study, led by Ph.D. candidate Amanda Mota, involved 34 [...]ver notícia -
Paternal Overweight Linked to Reduced Birth Weight in Newborns, Study Finds
Publicado em 05 dezembro 2024A groundbreaking study from Brazil has revealed a significant link between a father’s weight and the birth weight of his child. Published in the International Journal of Obesity, the study points to the association between paternal overweight and lower birth weights in newborns. The research, conducted by a team from the University of São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP-USP), involved 89 father-mother-baby triads, and found that the higher the [...]ver notícia -
Study Links High Blood Pressure to Reduced Respiratory Capacity Due to Bronchial Hardening
Publicado em 17 outubro 2024A groundbreaking study led by Brazilian researchers has revealed that high blood pressure (hypertension) not only hardens the arteries but also stiffens the bronchi, impairing lung function. The findings, published in Advances in Respiratory Medicine, are the first to show this effect, highlighting a previously unknown link between hypertension and reduced respiratory capacity. The study involved 731 men and women over the age of 60, both with and without high blood pressure. It aimed to [...]ver notícia -
The Dual Nature of Fasting: Regenerative Benefits and Potential Risks
Publicado em 22 agosto 2024Cambridge, MA — Low-calorie diets and intermittent fasting have garnered attention for their promising health benefits, including delaying the onset of age-related diseases and extending lifespan across various organisms. Recent research from MIT, however, highlights a more complex picture, revealing both the regenerative advantages and potential risks associated with fasting. Boosting Regeneration: The Positive Side In a new study published in Nature, MIT researchers have provided [...]ver notícia -
Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group
Publicado em 04 janeiro 2024Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions. It is also a powerful anxiolytic. A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has produced a deeper understanding of the role of GH in mitigating anxiety and, for the first time, identified the population of neurons responsible for modulating the influence of GH on the development of neuropsychiatric disorders involving anxiety, [...]ver notícia