'We need public healthcare and public schools to reach the second round': Seguro appeals to 'progressives' to secure a 'good harvest'
On a day packed with campaign events, the presidential candidate renewed his appeal for votes from both the left and the right, positioning himself as the solution against 'extremisms'. 'The campaign ends today, but our work does not,' he told supporters.
Seguro asks for votes to send health and state schools into a second round
Seguro asks voters to support sending the health sector and state schools to a second round (run-off).
Rosa Bela celebrates her stepdaughter's achievement... 25 years her senior
Aged 59, Cristina Areia graduated in nursing.
Cape Verdean women researchers investigate cancer diagnosis and antibiotic use with support from the Gulbenkian Foundation
Two Cape Verdean researchers aim to strengthen the diagnosis of blood cancer and the “rational use” of antibiotics in Cape Verde through projects funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with the goal of improving healthcare in the country.
Study strengthens suspicion that Epstein–Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
A new study from the Karolinska Institute strengthens evidence that Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), the common cause of glandular fever, can trigger an immune response that damages the brain and may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). The research supports the hypothesis that EBV infection is a key environmental driver of MS, a chronic inflammatory neurological disease affecting nearly three million people worldwide, in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.
Teresa Almeida re-elected president of the Lisbon CCDR
Teresa Almeida was validated by 70% of local councillors in indirect elections. Education and health are due to be transferred to the CCDRs in 2026, while a revision of the PROT will unify 52 municipalities into a single instrument.
Medical societies launch national study on diabetes and cardiovascular risk
The aim is to create a scientific database to improve understanding of risk factors.
Scientists develop blood test that can predict Crohn's disease before symptoms appear
The test allows measurement of a person's immune response to flagellin, a protein found in intestinal bacteria of the Lachnospiraceae family.
There will be no vaccine for cancer, but it can be controlled
Two-thirds of people with cancer no longer die from the disease. Screening, prevention, management and public information should be the focus.
Babies galore! “There haven’t been this many babies for 13 years”
Portugal’s birthrate is showing a welcome new ‘bounce’ after progressive declines since the year 2000 – and a sharp dip during the pandemic. Data from IRN, the notaries and registrars’ The post Babies galore! “There haven’t been this many babies for 13 years” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portuguese Parliament rejects bills but approves recommendations to integrate medical internship into the medical career
Bills from PCP, Chega and Livre were rejected due to votes against by PSD and CDS-PP and abstentions by PS and IL.
Portuguese therapy promises to treat aggressive cancers
The discovery of the molecule LUZ51 is a promising step for photodynamic therapy as a potential solution to fight cancer. Observador spoke to researcher Luís Arnaut.
Photodynamic molecule used as a weapon against cancer
A group of scientists in Coimbra has developed a new molecule for treating cancer. The clinical treatment involves photodynamic molecules that will act inside cancer cells.
ISEP develops intelligent support ecosystem for older people; project costs €1.2 million
The Porto Higher Institute of Engineering (ISEP) is developing an intelligent support ecosystem for older people, made up of a wristband and a smart medication monitor. With an investment of €1.2 million, the project also brings together the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vagos and ...
What if it were possible to put cancer cells to sleep?
At the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, scientist Ana Luísa Correia is researching an innovative way to prevent the formation of breast cancer metastases.
A drop of blood from the fingertip could detect Alzheimer's
The procedure was tested in 337 patients at seven European centres to detect proteins associated with Alzheimer's and other brain changes in the cerebrospinal fluid.
A drop of blood from the fingertip may detect Alzheimer's
Researchers have shown that a dried drop of fingertip blood—collected via a simple finger-prick—can reveal biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive, more accessible route to early diagnosis. Improving and validating blood-based tests remains a key research challenge to ensure sensitivity, specificity and clinical applicability compared with current invasive or costly methods.
2h. António José Seguro expects a 'peaceful change' in 2026
Presidential candidate António José Seguro says Portugal urgently needs to restore a sense of community and expects a “peaceful change” in 2026. His remarks frame the election as a moment for social cohesion rather than confrontation. At the same time, opposition figure Luís Montenegro is pitching a concrete programme of reforms focused on health, education and housing — signalling a policy-driven contest in which property and public services will be central issues.
Project in Coimbra promotes the mental health of child and adolescent athletes
A project from the School of Nursing at the University of Coimbra (ESEUC) is promoting the mental health and well-being of athletes aged eight to 14 and strengthening mental health literacy among the adults responsible for them.
Diagnosing strokes more quickly and more accurately
If all goes well, in ten years' time we will have better stroke diagnoses. Victoria Leiro's work will enable faster interventions, fewer long-term disabilities and more lives saved.
Science has not yet provided complete answers for Tourette's syndrome, but lives are marked by suffering
First part of Doa a Quem Doer from 27 December on CMTV.
Portuguese schools still not protected against health risks posed by asbestos
Twenty years since the European Union outlawed asbestos in buildings – due to the fact that it is responsible for 75% of professional cancers – and Portugal’s schoolchildren are still The post Portuguese schools still not protected against health risks posed by asbestos appeared first on Portugal Resident.
