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Audiovisual Tools Expose the Impact of Homophobic Bullying in Schools
Publicado em 16 de junho de 2025
Audiovisual narratives simulating homophobic bullying effectively engage students and encourage empathetic, inclusive attitudes.
Showing students audiovisual stories that depict homophobic bullying in school settings effectively captures their attention and encourages them to reflect on social prejudices, fostering inclusion and respect. This approach, presented in an article published in the Journal of School Violence, was developed under the leadership of São Paulo State University [...]
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How Vitamin D Could Supercharge Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Treatment
Publicado em 14 junho 2025In 80 women over 45, low-dose vitamin D nearly doubled the breast cancer treatment response rate. A recent study from the Botucatu School of Medicine at São Paulo State University in Brazil found that supplementing with low doses of vitamin D may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Researchers suggest this approach could serve as a potential alternative to more costly or less accessible medications designed to [...]ver notícia -
Brain Protein Improves Alzheimer's Without Removing Plaques
Publicado em 14 maio 2025The molecule hevin can restore cognitive function by enhancing neuron connections in Alzheimer’s and aging mouse models. Hevin, a glycoprotein secreted by astrocytes in the brain, has been shown to reverse cognitive decline in mice by enhancing synaptic connections, according to researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the University of São Paulo. The molecule improved neuronal communication in aged rodents and in mouse models [...]ver notícia -
Speech Tests Reveal Silent Signs of Language-Linked Dementia
Publicado em 01 maio 2025One of the earliest signs of a dementia variant called primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is trouble finding the right words or unintentionally swapping them with others—either similar in meaning (like "knife" and "cutter") or in sound (such as "knife" and "wife"). Individuals may also begin to struggle with sentence structure, making grammar mistakes or reversing word order in ways they hadn't before. As the condition progresses, reading [...]ver notícia -
Myelin Protector? Protein's Malfunction Linked to Schizophrenia
Publicado em 20 abril 2025Protein hnRNP A1 linked to myelin stability, impacting disorders like MS and schizophrenia. A study in the Journal of Neurochemistry highlights the role of the protein hnRNP A1 in myelin formation and stability, pointing to its significance in neurodegenerative diseases and mental health disorders like multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia. The discovery opens doors for future research and therapeutic advances (1 ✔ ✔Trusted Source Impacts of hnRNP A1 Splicing Inhibition on the Brain [...]ver notícia -
Soluble Fiber Boosts Gut Immunity Against Infections
Publicado em 11 abril 2025A soluble fiber diet can strengthen gut defenses and prevent harmful bacterial infections, a new study reveals. Soluble fiber isn’t just good for digestion—it might be a powerful ally in fighting dangerous gut infections. New research highlights how a fiber-rich diet could protect the intestines from harmful bacteria without triggering damaging inflammation (1 ✔ ✔Trusted Source Fiber- and acetate-mediated modulation of MHC-II expression on intestinal epithelium protects [...]ver notícia -
Can Plant Extracts Replace Antibiotics?
Publicado em 30 março 2025From urinary tract infections (UTIs) to cancer, plant-based compounds like pectins and phytochemicals are proving their power in disease prevention. Science is catching up! Highlights: Certain plant extracts, like Solidago gigantea, can reduce bacterial adhesion and survival, offering potential alternatives to antibiotics for UTIs Pectins from fruits like papaya and passion fruit have been linked to chronic disease prevention and gut microbiota [...]ver notícia -
Fight Metabolic Syndrome Deliciously with Fruit, Coffee, Wine and Chocolate
Publicado em 24 fevereiro 2025Love coffee, wine, chocolate, and fruit? Good news! A diet rich in these polyphenol-packed foods can reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome. Eating foods like grapes, strawberries, açaí, oranges, chocolate, wine, and coffee can lower the risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 23%, suggests a new study. A study of over 6,000 Brazilians, the largest of its kind, found that consuming foods rich in polyphenols helps protect against cardiometabolic problems. An article on the study [...]ver notícia -
Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Poorer Teen Mental Health
Publicado em 22 fevereiro 2025A sedentary lifestyle impacts both physical and mental health, increasing risks of anxiety and depression. A study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that teens spending over three hours daily on sedentary activities—such as gaming, leisure reading, or excessive screen time—face a higher risk of future psychological distress (1 ✔ ✔Trusted Source Prospective Association of Sedentary Behavior With Psychological Distress Among Adolescents Go to source). Sedentary [...]ver notícia -
Turmeric: A Natural Ally in the Fight Against Superbugs
Publicado em 08 fevereiro 2025Curcumin fights antibiotic resistance by enhancing drug efficacy and inhibiting bacterial survival mechanisms. In 2017, a Nevada woman died from a superbug resistant to 26 antibiotics, highlighting a global health threat. Texas A&M researchers found curcumin may help fight antibiotic resistance (1✔). The researchers showed that when curcumin is intentionally given to bacteria as food and then activated by light, it can trigger deleterious reactions within these [...]ver notícia