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02/07/2025

🚨 A high-magnesium diet slows brain aging and reduces your dementia risk, study shows.

A new study from the Australian National University has found that a high-magnesium diet can significantly slow brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia, especially in women.

Analyzing health data from over 6,000 individuals aged 40 to 73, researchers discovered that people who consumed more than 550 mg of magnesium daily had brains that appeared almost a year younger by age 55 compared to those with lower magnesium intake.

The greatest benefits were observed in postmenopausal women, suggesting magnesium’s anti-inflammatory properties may offer heightened protection in this group.

Magnesium is abundant in leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains, and while its benefits for bone and heart health are well known, this research points to a promising role in preserving brain function. As dementia rates continue to climb globally, the findings highlight how simple dietary changes could become powerful tools in protecting cognitive health. Researchers stress the need for further studies to solidify these findings and inform future public health guidance.

learn more https://www.voisefoundation.org/magnesium-can-help-prevent-dementia/

30/06/2025

Medicina Ginecológica e Obstetrícia: Uma Vida Dedicada ao Milagre da Vida 🙏👩🏼‍⚕️🏥💙

Trabalhar com ginecologia e obstetrícia é muito mais do que exercer uma profissão — é viver uma missão de amor, cuidado e entrega. Com 54 anos de formada, carrego comigo não apenas décadas de conhecimento e experiência, mas também mais de mil histórias únicas e emocionantes que tive o privilégio de acompanhar ao colocar crianças no mundo.

Cada parto é um renascimento também para mim. A emoção de ver uma nova vida chegar nunca perdeu a força, nunca se tornou rotina. Pelo contrário — a cada nascimento, meu coração se renova, reafirmando o porquê escolhi essa área tão linda da medicina.

Ser ginecologista e obstetra é estar presente nos momentos mais delicados e transformadores da vida de uma mulher. É orientar, acolher, cuidar e celebrar. É ter a honra de proteger duas vidas ao mesmo tempo. E mesmo após tantos anos de estrada, sigo com a mesma paixão, a mesma dedicação e o mesmo brilho nos olhos de quando comecei.

A medicina me deu a oportunidade de tocar a eternidade com as mãos. E por isso, agradeço todos os dias. Sigo firme, com o coração cheio de gratidão e com a certeza de que nasci para isso: ajudar a trazer vida ao mundo e cuidar da saúde feminina com amor, ética e respeito.

27/06/2025

Não é sempre necessário ir à academia para manter hábitos saudáveis. Pequenas mudanças que não incomodam a rotina já podem servir como atividades físicas Por conta da correria do dia a dia, nem sem…

27/06/2025

New study shows a common parasite from cats is quietly changing how the human brain works.

Scientists found that the common cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii can seriously disrupt brain function — even when only a few neurons are infected.

Researchers at UC Riverside found that the parasite, which commonly infects people through undercooked meat or cat f***s, interferes with how brain cells communicate.

Infected neurons released fewer chemical messages and altered the function of nearby support cells, potentially throwing off the brain’s delicate balance and leading to neurological issues.

While most people with T. gondii show no symptoms, the findings raise concerns about its broader impact, especially for vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals. The parasite is already linked to severe complications such as seizures and brain damage in extreme cases. With up to 30% of Americans estimated to carry the parasite, scientists now believe it could play a greater role in behavioral and neurological disorders than previously thought.

learn more https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1012733

13/06/2025

Hoje, durante um almoço descontraído com amigas, a conversa naturalmente seguiu para temas do nosso dia a dia, e um dos assuntos que mais chamou atenção foi a medicina atual, especialmente na área de ginecologia e obstetrícia. Falamos sobre como os avanços tecnológicos têm transformado o cuidado com a saúde da mulher, proporcionando diagnósticos mais precisos, tratamentos menos invasivos e um acompanhamento mais humanizado durante a gestação e o parto. Foi uma troca rica, onde percebemos o quanto é importante estarmos informadas, buscarmos profissionais atualizados e mantermos esse diálogo aberto entre amigas, cuidando umas das outras.

11/06/2025

A new treatment strategy has emerged for aggressive breast cancer, achieving an astonishing 100% survival rate!

The study, led by Cambridge researchers, focused on women with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, which often cause fast-growing and hard-to-treat breast cancers.

Instead of giving all the treatment after surgery, the team gave patients a mix of chemotherapy and a targeted drug called olaparib before surgery.

But the key was timing—by waiting 48 hours between the two drugs, patients’ bone marrow had time to recover, while the cancer cells stayed vulnerable. In the trial, all 39 women who got this approach survived for at least three years, and only one had a relapse.

In the group that got only chemotherapy, nine relapsed and six died. The researchers think this timing trick made the treatment more effective and possibly safer. Since olaparib is already available on the NHS, the approach could also save money by reducing how long the drug is needed.

The success of this trial could lead to better outcomes not just for breast cancer, but also for other BRCA-related cancers like ovarian and prostate. The next step is a larger study to confirm the results and test if the treatment is less toxic and more affordable long-term.

Breast cancer can be caused by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Breast cancer can be caused by inherited gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, hormone exposure, and lifestyle factors such as obesity, alcohol use, and lack of exercise. Most cases result from a mix of these risks.

learn more https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-59151-0

11/06/2025

And the experiences in childhood can be passed down biologically.

The effects of childhood trauma and early life experiences have lasting impacts on the adult nervous system and body.

Now, new research shows childhood maltreatment may alter s***m in ways that affect the next generation’s brain development

The study, using data from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort, found that men who experienced high levels of early life trauma exhibited distinct epigenetic patterns in their s***m, particularly in DNA methylation and small non-coding RNA expression.

These molecular differences were found in regions linked to brain development, including genes like CRTC1 and GBX2, which are crucial for neural functioning.

These findings deepen our understanding of how trauma may be biologically transmitted across generations. By identifying specific epigenetic markers tied to childhood stress, the research strengthens the case for intergenerational effects of trauma and may inform future interventions. The implications are profound: experiences in early life could subtly shape the biology of future generations, underscoring the need for stronger preventive and mental health support systems in childhood.

learn more
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02872-3

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468749921000375

30/05/2025

🚨 AIs struggle to understand “no." This is a critical and potentially deadly flaw.

Artificial intelligence may be powering a revolution in medical diagnostics, but new research reveals a critical flaw: many AI models can't reliably understand the word "no."

This issue, known as negation failure, means that systems analyzing medical images might confuse labels like “no signs of pneumonia” with “signs of pneumonia”—a potentially dangerous misunderstanding in clinical settings.

While this might seem like a simple semantic slip, the implications are serious: inaccurate diagnoses could put patient safety at risk if medical staff rely too heavily on flawed AI interpretations.

Despite their vast computational power, many AI systems lack the nuanced language comprehension that even toddlers master early on. The inability to process negations highlights a fundamental gap between human and machine reasoning—especially in high-stakes fields like medicine. Experts are now calling for stricter oversight, more transparent training data, and targeted improvements in how AI systems handle medical language. Until then, the takeaway is clear: AI may assist doctors, but it shouldn’t yet replace them.

learn more https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480579-ai-doesnt-know-no-and-thats-a-huge-problem-for-medical-bots/

26/05/2025

A DONA MORTE ESTÁ COM DATA MARCADA PARA ACABAR ☠️☠️☠️

Imagine viver por séculos, ou talvez para sempre. O que parecia ficção científica está se tornando uma possibilidade tangível graças aos avanços na nanomedicina e inteligência artificial. Mas será que realmente estaremos próximos da imortalidade em apenas cinco anos?

Ray Kurzweil, futurólogo e ex-cientista do Google conhecido por suas previsões tecnológicas (acertou 86% delas), afirma categoricamente: até 2030, a humanidade terá acesso às tecnologias necessárias para estender a vida indefinidamente.

Mas como exatamente isso seria possível? A resposta está nos nanorrobôs no corpo humano.

“A nanotecnologia permitirá que reprogramemos nossa biologia e os processos subjacentes ao envelhecimento”, explica Kurzweil em sua recente entrevista que viralizou nas redes sociais.

23/05/2025