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Copaifera lucens extract neutralizes 93% of COVID-19 by blocking its ability to enter and copy itself in host cells. The extract of leaves from a medicinal tree native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, known as Copaifera lucens, has potent antiviral properties against COVID-19.(1) Researchers at the University of São Paulo discovered that galloylquinic acids (GQAs) extracted from Copaifera lucens leaves offer a powerful, multi-targeted defense against SARS-CoV-2. The study was led [...]

A low-cost vitamin sitting on pharmacy shelves may quietly boost one of cancer care's most powerful tools- chemotherapy. A new study from Sao Paulo State University suggests that Vitamin D supplementation could significantly improve treatment response in women with breast cancer. Conducted at the Botucatu School of Medicine and published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, the study followed 80 women over 45 undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy—treatment given before surgery to shrink [...]

A recent study shows that swimming might be more effective than running for improving heart health. Scientists from the Federal University of São Paulo discovered that while both activities improve general fitness, swimming results in greater improvements in how the heart develops and works. Expert Insight The research was conducted by Andrey Jorge Serra, a professor at UNIFESP. He explained that both running and swimming are beneficial for heart and lung health, but swimming offers [...]

Microplastic pollution has become a growing global concern, with tiny plastic particles increasingly detected in drinking water systems. As scientists search for safer and more sustainable purification methods, attention is turning toward natural solutions. One such breakthrough involves Moringa oleifera, often called the “miracle tree,” which has been used for centuries in traditional water purification. What sounds like an ancient remedy is now being validated by modern science, as [...]

A recent study shows that swimming might be more effective than running for improving heart health. Scientists from the Federal University of São Paulo discovered that while both activities improve general fitness, swimming results in greater improvements in how the heart develops and works. Expert Insight The research was conducted by Andrey Jorge Serra, a professor at UNIFESP. He explained that both running and swimming are beneficial for heart and lung health, but swimming offers [...]

Vitamin D may boost breast cancer chemotherapy effectiveness 43 percent of women on vitamin D saw cancer disappear after chemo Researchers call for larger trials before altering care Vitamin D supports bone strength, boosts immune function, and helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. It may also reduce inflammation and support your health in several ways. Now, research suggests that Vitamin D can also play a major role in improving response to certain treatments like [...]

In neurological intensive care, it is quickly learned that the brain cannot wait. As the most sensitive organ in the human body, it can sustain irreversible damage after just a few minutes of severe hypoxia. By comparison, a muscle can withstand hours without oxygen. To prevent neuronal damage, action must be taken quickly and precisely. In this scenario, medical decisions are often based on the indicators displayed on the monitors in the intensive care unit (ICU). Clinical experience can [...]

A new blood test combined with a standardized questionnaire and artificial intelligence may transform the way leprosy is diagnosed in Brazil. Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) tested the new test in Brazil using blood samples collected during a COVID-19 population survey. The method showed potential for identifying the disease earlier, in its initial stages, when symptoms are subtle and traditional laboratory tests often fail. The new diagnostic method was evaluated in a [...]

Using moringa seed extracts in the water treatment plants is a low-cost and eco-friendly water filtering option Plastics are found everywhere, from carry bags to food packaging to water bottles and household items; they are a part of our daily lives. Researchers have been finding a way to reduce the use of microplastics in the environment. A recent study found that Moringa seed extracts can remove microplastics from contaminated water. Microplastics are tiny particles less than 5 [...]