5 foods that damage your teeth the most (and others that protect them)

5 foods that damage your teeth the most (and others that protect them)

Foods that harm teeth and can lead to the development of cavities are foods rich in sugar, such as candies, cakes or soft drinks, for example, especially when consumed daily. Therefore, to avoid the development of dental problems, such as cavities, tooth sensitivity or gum inflammation, for example, it is essential to avoid consuming cariogenic […]

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Infecção pela dengue diminuiu as chances do vírus Zika

Dengue infection may protect against Zika virus

A Brazilian study shows that most people who are infected with the dengue virus are unlikely to catch the Zika virus. Understand! A group of researchers, including Brazilians, published a scientific article in Science showing that, probably, people who are infected with the Dengue virus can gain immunity against the Zika virus. The work shows […]

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Transmission of syphilis: how to catch it (and how to protect yourself)

Transmission of syphilis: how to catch it (and how to protect yourself)

The main form of transmission of syphilis is through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person, due to direct contact with the characteristic syphilis wound that may be present around the penis, vagina, anus, rectum, lips and/or inside the mouth. Contagion can also occur through contact with the blood or mucous membranes of people infected […]

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5 consequences of obesity (and how to protect yourself)

5 consequences of obesity (and how to protect yourself)

Obesity is a condition characterized by excess weight, usually due to poor eating habits. In addition to causing aesthetic changes and impacting self-esteem, obesity also increases the risk of developing several other diseases, from diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, impotence and even infertility. However, diseases caused by obesity can be controlled and often cured, as long […]

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cuidados especiais com a cutícula

Learn how to protect and care for your cuticles

Quite common around here, the habit of removing the cuticle can compromise a woman’s health and aesthetics, because, although many people don’t know it, the cuticle has an important function of protecting the nail from the entry of microorganisms and chemicals, thus removing -it can completely cause infections and even dystrophies, distortions in the shape […]

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