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A plant compound might be the secret weapon against gum disease
Publicado em 01 de outubro de 2025
A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria that cause periodontal disease. It is expected that the substance, released in a controlled manner through polymers, will help with nonsurgical treatments as an alternative to antibiotics for controlling microorganisms.
In in vitro laboratory studies, researchers at the [...]
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Older People With Abdominal Fat, Weak Muscles More Likely To Develop Mobility Problems, Says Study
Publicado em 01 setembro 2021Sao Paulo, September 1: 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. Also Read | A slower gait is a natural [...]ver notícia -
Newborns to three months should be stimulated to hold and reach for objects, study says
Publicado em 09 julho 2021Newborn infants and babies aged up to three months should be stimulated to manipulate objects and observe adults performing everyday tasks. This incentive helps their social, motor and cognitive development, researchers note in an article published in the May 2021 issue of the journal Infant Behavior & Development. According to the authors, from the earliest age babies watch adults carrying out activities such as handling utensils and putting them away in drawers or closets. They should [...]ver notícia