Brazil faces a surge in fraudulent health supplement sales using AI-generated deepfakes of celebrities and doctors, exposing consumers to unproven medical claims and potential health risks.
Brazil is moving forward with a proposed National Self-Care Policy aimed at promoting responsible health management and reducing strain on public healthcare.
Brazil commits a R$60 million investment to transform CNPEM into a national hub for health innovation, advancing technologies for the SUS.
Brazilian scientist Lívia Eberlin's MasSpec Pen enables rapid, non-invasive cancer detection in just ten seconds during surgery, currently being tested in São Paulo.
Casa da Ciência hosted expert talks emphasizing the urgent effects of climate change on physical and mental health, especially in vulnerable Brazilian regions.
Brazil enhances healthcare access for Indigenous and Quilombola populations through a major medical campaign and implementation of a national health data integration platform.
Fiocruz Brasília’s CTIS project kicks off a collaborative extension initiative in Pinhão, Paraná to advance community health and sustainability through science and traditional knowledge.
Brazil advances nursing autonomy through key legal decisions while Goiás enhances hospital efficiency with a new rotation system to reduce overcrowding.
Emergency measures include mental health support plans following the F3 tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, with officials emphasizing the psychological impacts on survivors.
Belo Horizonte's City Council approves a new municipal policy on mental health care dedicated to combating gambling addiction, especially from electronic games.
A global study involving UFSC shows that controlling cardiovascular risk factors can increase life expectancy by up to 14 years, with Brazil’s public health system playing a key supportive role.
Brazilian public universities spearheaded COVID-19 research, accounting for the majority of Brazil's significant scientific output despite funding cuts and political challenges.
Brazil's legislative body advances a national mental health policy post-pandemic, enhancing access and care quality through SUS, with funding managed by the Ministry of Health.
October 2025 vaccination campaigns at UFSC and Maxi Shopping in Brazil offer extensive immunization opportunities with multiple vaccines available to increase public health protection.
Brazil's legislature has approved a bill granting indefinite validity to medical reports for type 1 diabetes patients, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and improve patient care.
Brazil enacts Law 14.811/2024 to criminalize bullying as experts discuss its damaging psychosocial effects on students.
A survey identifies Claudia Raia and Fernanda Montenegro as leading Brazilian celebrities inspiring healthier aging habits including exercise, diet, and cessation of smoking.
Brazil confirms 46 methanol poisoning cases linked to alcoholic beverages, with 87 investigations ongoing and government steps to enhance diagnostics and treatment.
Brazil combats rampant vaccine misinformation with a nationwide vaccination campaign featuring over 15 vaccines for children and efforts to restore public trust in immunization.
Brazil reports 34 measles cases in 2025 amid vaccination declines, prompting nationwide alerts and regional cooperation to control outbreaks.
Fiocruz and Anvisa will host their 2nd Scientific Seminar in November 2025 to advance evidence-based health regulation in Brazil, marking 10 years of successful collaboration.
Brazil's Health Ministry confirms 32 methanol poisoning cases as investigations continue across multiple states with five deaths recorded.
Endocrinologist Silvana Teixeira highlights diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies, and new Maranhão law promoting public awareness.
Brazil advances its fully national COVID-19 vaccine SpiN-TEC into final clinical trials, aiming for national production and public availability by 2027, underscoring scientific sovereignty.
Goiás government initiates campaign to prevent child adultization while Patrocínio faces a critical poisoning case involving a toxic plant.
Brazil’s fully national COVID-19 vaccine SpiN-TEC progresses to final clinical trials, representing a milestone in health autonomy and combating scientific denialism.
Paraná introduces a bill to add the purple butterfly symbol to priority service signs, enhancing recognition and support for fibromyalgia patients.
Paraná advances women's health by addressing climatério's taboo status through new legislation and education initiatives.
Deputy Domingos Neto has been named the new rapporteur to revise Brazil's health plan regulations, seeking a balanced approach amid past setbacks.
Fiocruz opens 8,000+ free online courses in health and science; CNU 2025 exam answer keys released for candidates to check.
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance and regulatory T cells, enabling new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Brazil investigates 209 suspected methanol poisoning cases with 16 confirmed and 15 deaths reported as health authorities distribute antidotes and urge immediate medical care.
Public universities in Brazil showcase technological progress in detecting methanol in alcoholic drinks, while experts warn against dangerous homemade testing methods amid confirmed contamination cases.
The Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) will now offer robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery following regulatory approval, aiming to enhance treatment quality and accessibility.
Deputy Veter Martins has proposed a new state policy to protect and support ostomy patients in Goiás, emphasizing healthcare and social inclusion.
The methanol poisoning crisis in Brazil sees confirmed cases rise to 43, prompting urgent health measures and investigations.
Brazilian states are escalating their responses to methanol poisoning incidents linked to adulterated alcohol, with inspections and seizures underway.
Brazil enhances health research funding and international scientific collaboration.
UFSC launches a project to improve state health methodologies in Brazil's SUS system.
A study highlights chikungunya's severe effects on youth, coupled with rising dental service demand in Brazil.