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Cover of LIFE magazine dated 02-18-1966 w. headline Viruses and model of flu virus by Ted Klotz; photo by Yale Joel.

A Pandemic Explained – The first human global reaction

Viruses transmit between species, a phenomenon increasingly frequent due to human invasion of many habitats. That is the case of SARS-CoV-2, explains Pedro Simas, virologist, which adapted extremely well to a host whose population is of nearly 8 billion people.

Close-up Of A Surgeon Drawing Perforation Lines On Young Woman's Face

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The Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery

If we analyse the concept of health, understanding it to be physical, mental and social well-being, it should be clarified that physical appearance is a fundamental part of self-esteem, which plays an essential role in mental and social health.

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Heart Beat Heroes

Celebrating three decades of heart transplantation, this piece focuses on the stories of real life heroes: the doctors that performed the first ever heart transplants in Poland, Portugal and Colombia.