Federal University Of Minas Gerais

This study tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called SpiN-Tec in 432 healthy adults aged 18 to 85 who had already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines and at least one booster. The goal was to see if SpiN-Tec is safe and triggers a strong immune response compared to an app…

This study tested a program to help people with high blood pressure and diabetes in Brazil get better control of their conditions. Over 5,800 adults from 35 health centers took part. The program included telehealth tools, text messages, and extra training for healthcare workers. …

This study tested a supplement made from buriti, a fruit from the Brazilian cerrado, in 40 people aged 90 and older who were at risk of malnutrition. For 12 weeks, one group took the buriti supplement with vitamins and minerals, while the other took a vitamin-mineral capsule. The…

This study looked at whether taking 400 mg of caffeine 30 minutes before exercise helps Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes perform better on grip strength tests. Fifteen experienced male athletes did two sessions—one with caffeine and one with a placebo—without knowing which they got. …

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment (photodynamic therapy) to standard gum care and tongue scraping can reduce bad breath in 40 adults with gum disease and self-reported halitosis. Participants received all treatments within 24 hours, and bad breath was mea…

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber—partially hydrolyzed guar gum and fructooligosaccharide—affect how fast food leaves the stomach and moves through the intestines. 25 healthy adults took part, and the researchers used a special imaging technique to track digesti…