Brushing should be done from the first teeth
On this Children’s Day, it’s good to remember the importance of brushing teeth for little ones. Simple tips can prevent…
Category: Health
New arthritis drugs will be offered at SUS
Currently, 10 drugs are available for the treatment of the disease, in 15 different presentations. The Ministry of Health (MS) is…
Ministry of Health partners with AACD
The Ministry of Health signed this Friday (21) a partnership with the Association for Assistance to Disabled Children (AACD) to…
Ministry of health offers 11 more new surgical procedures
The year 2013 begins with news in cancer treatment . The Ministry of Health included 11 new surgical procedures in the Unified Health…
United States: A few extra pounds would make you live longer
Overweight and slightly obese people live longer than those of normal weight. However, severe obesity significantly increases the risk of death, according to…
Ministry of Health warns of diseases after floods
During floods and after the water recedes, the population must be alert to the risk of contamination and spread of…
Beet juice to fight high blood pressure, new study
An Australian study published on December 11, 2012* in the Journal of Nutrition demonstrated that drinking a large glass of beetroot juice…
Entry price of new drugs drops 35%
Economic regulation allowed medicines to reach the hands of Brazilians at prices, on average, 35% cheaper than those claimed by…
10 common misconceptions about HIV/AIDS
HIV is a virus that affects humans and for which there is no cure. The epidemic started around the year 1980…
Ministry of health mobilizes skin banks and reinforces alert
The Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, announced this Monday morning (28), in Porto Alegre (RS), that he requested help from…