The five effects that happen in the body when we eat more legumes
ZAP Notícias29 August 2026 at 10:45
A new study published in the journal Nutrients analyzed the effects of dried legumes — such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, and dried peas — on the human body. These legumes, which have fed human populations for thousands of years, provide plant protein, fiber, and carbohydrates that are not completely digested in the small intestine, reaching the large intestine where they feed intestinal microbes. The study analyzed the available evidence on the benefits of these legumes for the gut microbiota, metabolism, and also environmental sustainability.
A new invasive species arrives in the Mediterranean Sea every two weeks, totaling more than a thousand non-indigenous species in these waters, according to an international study involving researchers from 11 countries. The warming of Mediterranean waters is accelerating the arrival and establishment of species from the Red Sea and the Indo-Pacific, altering marine ecosystems and threatening local biodiversity.
Type 1 diabetes is estimated to affect 12.1 million people worldwide by 2049, a 29% increase compared to last year, according to estimates presented at the Annual Congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Although most people with type 1 diabetes live in high and middle-income countries, the largest relative increase in prevalence is expected in low-income countries, as access to insulin, glucose control, and survival improve in these regions.
The Penedo Furado River Beach in Vila de Rei hosts a solar observation activity on September 4th between 10:00 and 12:00, where visitors can use equipped telescopes to observe the Sun safely. The event invites bathers and interested parties to participate in this experience of contact with astronomy in one of the municipality's natural spaces.
In Denmark, a therapy based on virtual reality showed promising results in the treatment of schizophrenia, helping a patient silence persistent voices after 27 years of suffering. The approach consists of transforming invisible symptoms of the disease into sensory experiences that patients can see, hear and interact with, giving them greater control over psychotic episodes. This innovation represents a hope for millions of people affected by the condition worldwide.
