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Resumo: The article presents science-related topics including lead-tainted water, screening for mental depression, and the spread of the Zika virus. It states after the city of Flint, Michigan switched to water from the Flint river, lead levels have significantly exceeded advised limits. It mentions the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended blanket screening for depression. It reports the World Health Organization warned the Zika virus will likely reach most countries in the Americas.


Palavras-Chave: Lead in water, Mental depression - Diagnosis, Zika Virus Epidemic, Flint (Mich.) - Environmental conditions


Imprenta: New Scientist, v. 229, n. 3058, p. 6-7, 2016


Descritores: Zika virus - EpidemicZika virus - EpidemicZika virus - EpidemicZika virus - Epidemic


Data de publicação: 2016