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Generic Drugs: What They Are, How They Work, and Why You Can Trust Them
People who take medication on a regular basis often have questions when they go to the pharmacy and find more than one option for the same treatment. This can happen to people managing chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, in...
July 17, 2026
Are generic drugs reliable? What scientific evidence and Brazilian regulations tell prescribers
Sales of generic drugs in Brazil continue to grow. According to the Federal Pharmacy Council, based on data from PróGenéricos, approximately 2 billion generic drugs were sold in the country in 2023. Even so, many patients still end up at...
July 3, 2026
The Difference Between Generic and Similar Drugs: What Prescribers Need to Know About Bioequivalence, Regulation, and Therapeutic Choice
The supply of generic and similar drugs in Brazil is regulated by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and involves specific criteria for registration, technical validation, and interchangeability. For prescribing physicians, understanding the differences between generic and similar drugs helps...
June 29, 2026
Losing weight without losing muscle mass is possible—and it makes all the difference
When you start a weight-loss journey, it’s natural to celebrate every kilo you lose. After all, as your measurements shrink, the results are even visible in your clothes, which fit differently and highlight your progress. But there’s one important detail: what exactly is happening...
June 16, 2026
A Practical Guide to Healthy Hair
What are the main signs of aging hair? When we think about aging, it’s natural for our attention to focus almost exclusively on skin care. However, hair also has its own biological clock and is affected by...
June 15, 2026
How does maintaining a healthy weight help prevent high blood pressure and reduce the strain on the heart?
When it comes to being overweight, the first thing that often comes to mind is the impact on the joints, such as knee pain or difficulty moving. But what isn’t always so obvious is the effect...
June 10, 2026
3 pillars of slimming that you need to know.
Understand why muscle, mobility, and rest are the key to real results when losing weight. If you’ve already started a weight-loss journey and felt that, despite the lower numbers on the scale, your body seemed to lose energy or become...
19 May 2026
The importance of sleep for physical, mental and emotional balance.
Let's agree on one thing. Sleeping is not a waste of time and certainly not a luxury. Sleep is an essential part of our health, just as important as eating well and moving around on a daily basis. Yet many people...
25 Mar 2026
The relationship between weight loss, vascular health and brain function.
When you think of weight loss, what comes to mind? Speeding up the process? Clothes that fit better? A different question: have you ever thought that losing weight could change the way your body works?.
23 Mar 2026
How does accelerated weight loss impact the gut and microbiota?
If you're going through an accelerated weight loss process, either with the help of the latest drugs or after bariatric surgery, you may have noticed that the changes go beyond the number on the scale. The gut is also...
25 Feb 2026