The study revealed that snake venom activities and composition vary individually even among siblings. Moreover, sex-related variation was observed among offspring. Despite not composing the venom mixture for serum production, the antivenom recognized most of the proteins present in all the venoms analyzed. … Read More →
Use of tanine in sheep feeding has positive results
Easily accessible, the tannin extract of Acacia Negra proved to be a potential aid in the digestion of sheep. The research, which evaluated the effect of food inclusion of this substance on consumption, digestion and nitrogen retention in sheep, pointed out that its inclusion in animal feed is positive, reducing the degradation of carbohydrates and proteins in ruminants. … Read More →
Whats are the main nutritional challenges in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Do you know what are the nutritional challenges that elderly people are facing in the COVID-19 pandemic times? In addition to being a risk group for COVID-19 mortality, social isolation can expose the elderly to increased nutritional risk. We need to discuss measures to reduce this risk. … Read More →
The effects of the presence or absence of crotamine in rattlesnake venom
This study revealed that there is a pattern in the distribution of a small protein, named crotamine, in rattlesnake venoms. Moreover, the presence or absence of this protein can alter the venom composition and, consequently, the envenoming effects, which could affect the antivenom efficacy … Read More →
Acupuncture may reduce anxiety in pregnant women
The objective of this study was to identify effects of auriculotherapy to reduce the anxiety of pregnant women during the low-risk prenatal. Findings showed significant reduction of anxiety status in the experimental group suggesting that this practice is a potential therapy belonging to the integrative and complementary practice – ICP, and this is should be incorporated to the activities of health practice to women during the pregnancy. … Read More →
Eating habits, personality, mood, and headache: how eating disorders can relate to migraine?
Migraine is a common disorder without a cure. To unveil novel treatment possibilities, Turkish researchers went to look to an unexpected association: the relationship between migraine and eating disorders. They found that persons with migraine have a higher prevalence of eating disorders, and having both conditions seems to worsen migraine. … Read More →
Antifungal action of liriodenine in systemic mycoses
The discovery and development of new compounds with antifungal action are essential to fight the emergence of resistant microorganisms. Liriodenine, a molecule extracted from plants, has shown to act against several strains of fungi that cause systemic mycoses. … Read More →
What are the risks of violence that threaten the rights of the poorest children?
The study discusses at threatening children’s rights. The text identifies children’s daily lives under the threat of multifactorial violence, based on the statements of 301 interviewees, covering six programs that assist children, adolescents, and young people in highly vulnerable contexts, in four Latin American countries. … Read More →
“Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil” and sustainable dietary changes for adolescents
The “Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil” program was an obesity prevention program for adolescents. Overall diet quality and the intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were improved after program completion. Strategies for changing eating behaviors are needed as children and adolescents are reporting inadequate eating behaviors. … Read More →
What are the main trends in education privatisation in African countries?
The article aims to compare the differences and the common points in relation to education privatization in 24 African countries considered African fragile and conflict-affected states by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and receive financial support of this fund. The GPE is a relevant actor on the global education policy arena and directly influences national education policies. … Read More →
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