Articles by Bárbara Pinho
Anti-inflammatory Drugs May Restore COVID-19 Smell Loss
A recent study suggests that administering early anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids could aid in restoring the sense of smell lost due to Covid-19 infection.
New Drone System Fights Spread of Diseases By Releasing Mosquitos
A group of scientists is adapting drones typically employed for crop pest management to aid in combating dengue fever.
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Study Finds Link Between Agent Orange Exposure and Brain Damage
A study on rat brain cells demonstrates that Agent Orange herbicide can inflict central nervous system damage akin to that found in neurodegenerative illnesses.
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New Device Lets Amputees Feel Even When Their Limb is Missing
Scientists have engineered a device that allows amputees to perceive natural temperature sensations in their prosthetic limbs, infusing a sense of humanity into their social interactions.
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Restaurant Foods Linked To More 'Forever Chemicals' In Blood
In a new study, researchers examined how diet affects the levels of 'forever chemicals' in our bodies. They found that people who ate out more often and consumed more ultra-processed foods and tea had higher blood levels of PFAS (per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).
