The brain is a muscle of sorts. It needs exercise. Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can help keep it sharp. This is especially true as we age. The question is: when does it matter most? There are many factors in life that can impact brain health. One important factor is lifestyle. Lifest
Brain AVMs, which are tangled messes of arteries and veins, can cause serious brain bleeds even in young people. They are a significant reason for strokes in younger age groups. Managing these complicated messes, especially the high-grade ones, poses a tough challenge. Surgery to take these AVMs ou
There is only one massive event where entertainment and advertising collide. It is the Super Bowl. The 2024 game will be played on February 9th and will be broadcasted on Fox. The Super Bowl is the biggest advertising event of the year. Do you want to know why it's so expensive? Because it reac
First, imagine a tiny microorganism, Lactobacterium plantarum, which is a type of bacteria. It has a big job in the world of chicken feed. This is not an ordinary bacteria. It has a unique skill, fermentation. Fermentation is a process where bacteria changes certain substances into useful ones. No
Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.
Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality
Brazil is one place where you can see the Long Covid problem. Long Covid is a long-term condition that comes from Covid. Many people across the globe are suffering from it. It has many effects. COVID-19 can cause long-term health problems. It is hard to get the right care and treatment. Many pe
Brazil is taking a big step in the fight against rare diseases. These ailments cover a wide range of 6, 000 to 8, 000 different conditions. Most of these are caused by genetics. Sadly, only about 5% of these diseases have specific treatments available. These diseases often show up early in life, aff
To fully understand the mystery of Buruli ulcer disease, let's take a closer look at Mycobacterium ulcerans and its notorious toxin, mycolactone. Experts have long believed that the gruesome skin damage caused by this infection was due to mycolactone's direct toxic effects. This assumption
Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast
