Fundacao Edson Queiroz launched its 2026 Doe de Coracao campaign on Tuesday to promote organ donation awareness. The launch took place at the University of Fortaleza's library auditorium, with doctor Lourrany Borges Costa leading the effort this year. The campaign encourages people to consider becoming donors.
An elderly woman died in Botucatu after being attacked by bees while working in her home garden. The attack happened in the yard of her house, where she was tending to plants. She did not survive the stings. Authorities have not released further details about the incident.
Bahia's public prosecutor has opened an investigation into the death of 31-year-old businesswoman Adriele da Silva Pinto during plastic surgery in Ilhéus. The extrajudicial procedure has an initial 30-day deadline, which can be extended if needed. The family's side is not detailed in the report.
Sonia Vallabh and her husband Eric Minikel left their careers to find a cure for prion diseases. Sonia discovered she carries a fatal genetic mutation that previously killed her mother.
A Brazilian survey found that 85.4% of people add sugar to their food and drinks. Doctors have weighed in on which sweetener—stevia, saccharin, sucralose, aspartame, or xylitol—is the healthiest choice. They considered factors like taste, safety, and effects on blood sugar levels.