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What is bioequivalence, and how does this test prove that a generic drug acts the same way in the body?
In Brazil, every generic drug must demonstrate that it produces the same therapeutic effect in the body as the reference drug before it reaches pharmacies. This demonstration is not based on opinion, sales history, or the manufacturer’s reputation. It depends on...
September 1, 2026
How Immunity Changes With Age: What Happens in the Body Starting in Middle Age and Why It Matters for Those Who Take Care of Their Hearts
Starting in middle age, the body begins to respond differently to infections, vaccines, and even everyday stress. This change doesn't happen suddenly, but builds up over the years, altering the way...
August 12, 2026
Fall Prevention for Older Adults: How to Reduce Risks and Maintain Independence
Falls should not be considered an inevitable consequence of aging. They are a major public health problem and can lead to fractures, injuries, fear of falling again, reduced mobility, and loss of independence. According to the Ministry of Health,...
August 5, 2026
Women's Health Throughout Life: What Changes at Each Stage and How to Take Care of Yourself with Quality Information
Women’s health changes throughout their lives. Puberty, menstrual cycles, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, the postpartum period, perimenopause, menopause, and aging each present different needs in terms of care, prevention, and monitoring. For this reason, the health priorities of a teenage girl are not...
July 15, 2026
How Sleep Affects Immunity: What Science Shows and Why This Information Matters to Health Journalists
Observations on how sleep affects immunity have been documented in the scientific literature for decades. A review published in *Pflügers Archiv – European Journal of Physiology* by Luciana Besedovsky, Tanja Lange, and Jan Born describes how sleep plays a role in...
July 1, 2026
Prevention and Immunity: Protective Habits, Vaccines, and Warning Signs
Talking about prevention and immunity requires caution. The immune system does not function as a defense mechanism that can be “boosted” by a single food, supplement, or habit on its own. It depends on a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together...
June 22, 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
- Mobility and Physical Activity
- Prevention and Immunity
- Cardiovascular Health
- General Health
- Men's Health
Mobility and the impact of movement on life expectancy
Have you ever stopped to think about the power that movement has on your health and on how long you live? The answer may surprise you: keeping your body active is one of the most important factors in living longer...
08 Sep 2025
Mobility is health: the role of movement in quality of life
Understand why mobility should be seen as an essential marker of preventive health - and how it directly impacts the body's autonomy, immunity and longevity. Have you ever thought that the way you move today...
11 Aug 2025
What is the relationship between blood pressure and cognitive decline?
High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic conditions among Brazilians. But what many people still don't know is that uncontrolled blood pressure doesn't just affect the cardiovascular system. Recent studies show an important relationship between...
21 Jul 2025