It’s a bright Thursday morning in Maceió, in eastern Brazil. Ruty Pereira has no shortage of tasks to keep her…

A new documentary from the British channel Channel 4, titled “Hitler’s DNA: The Blueprint of a Dictator,” revealed that Adolf…

Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or…

People who rely on Medicare for their health insurance will soon be able to get blockbuster obesity and Type 2…

The return to “standard time” is better for our health according to sleep scientists, but the time change can be…

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives.…

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that…

Elon Musk announced on Monday (27) the launch of Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia written by artificial intelligence, which he…

Doctors have long known that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a major analysis from…

Icelanders may be the last group of people on Earth to experience the pesky bite of a mosquito. This week,…

Japan elected its first female prime minister on Tuesday (21). Sanae Takaichi, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),…

For the first time in almost two decades, the number of smokers in Brazil has increased, breaking the country’s historic…

When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to outlive men. In the U.S., the gap widened to…

A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or beyond – can slow cognitive decline. While…

Uruguay has just become the first country in South America to approve the legalization of euthanasia. The measure, known as…

The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for…

By age 40, more than half of Americans have high blood pressure, but many are unaware of it. Hypertension has…

When new dietary guidelines are unveiled later this month, the Trump administration is expected to upend long-held advice on whole…

Brazil is investigating 209 suspected cases of methanol poisoning following the consumption of adulterated alcoholic beverages, the Ministry of Health…

The Brazilian Ministry of Health will make an emergency purchase of antidotes for methanol poisoning, to be used by states…

Scientists have created human eggs containing genes from adult skin cells, a step that someday could help women who are…

The White House is expected to announce on Tuesday (30) the launch of TrumpRx, a drug sales portal aimed at…

Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha said Tuesday (Sep. 30) he has ordered the immediate notification of new suspected cases of…

The ozone layer reached its thickest recorded in decades of monitoring in 2024, according to information published this Monday (15)…

The accumulation of abdominal fat associated with muscle mass loss—a condition known as sarcopenic obesity—increases the risk of death by…

World leaders are preparing for their 15 minutes on the world stage as the United Nations General Assembly high-level week…

Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also eavesdrop on their inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of…

The Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) on Thursday (Aug. 14) is launching the report entitled Microplásticos: um problema complexo e…

The Paraná Institute of Molecular Biology (IBMP) and the World Mosquito Program (WMP) on Saturday (Jul. 19), inaugurated Wolbito do…

When Sarah and Ben Brewington got married they expected their next life step would be having kids. It just seemed…

The initial goal was to identify treatments for the three most common diseases among the Pataxó Hã-Hã-Hãe people of the…

Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials about the symptoms and preventive measures for mpox. These posters must be…

On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in…

The gunman accused of walking into a Park Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan and killing four people suspected he had chronic…

Tens of thousands of people bleed to death each year in the United States before they can get to a…

Coke drinkers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coke, which is made with cane sugar. But…

A survey by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp), released this week, found that one in nine Brazilian teenagers…

The heatwave baking millions of people across the country has some parents asking this: Is it safe for my kids…

The study, conducted by researchers from the Bioinformatics and Neurogenetics Laboratory (LaBiN) of the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS)…

Scientist Carlos Nobre says Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second…

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement…

President Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term in the end of April with a…

Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat.…

In the last five years, the volume of disinformation about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown by more than 15…

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering in intensive care following a complex 12-hour abdominal surgery on Sunday (13). This…

Now, more than ever, books have become accessible and even cheap. the different formats of a book – hardcover, paperback, digital,…

For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the…

The trial of eight medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona began…

Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on…

Radon—an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the United States—is the second…

As of February, Texas is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since…

Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also…

Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new…

Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: • Make…

Brazil concluded 2023 with the lowest poverty and extreme poverty levels recorded since the Synthesis of Social Indicators survey began…

The brain bleed detected in the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not compromised any of his cerebral…

Weight-loss drugs have skyrocketed in popularity because of their quick results and use among celebrities and influencers. J.P. Morgan predicts…

When an older patient comes to see me, I add to the vital signs a simple question with profound significance…

Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the…

Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s…

In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,…

Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…

Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities. This represents 8.1% of the total of 203 million…

If you get health insurance through your job, through Medicare, or through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, you will…

In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It…

(1) Child care costs vary widely in the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of child care for…

Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Department of…

Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be…

If you think it isn’t important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again. New research…

Starting today, the U.S. government is offering another round of free COVID tests. “U.S. households will be eligible to order…

As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep,…

As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…

From January to August 2024, fires in Brazil have reached 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data…

From January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox,…

Forty-two percent of consumers worldwide think most people will likely be eating plant-based food instead of meat in the next…

From January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox,…

Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits,…

Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa,…

Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing…

Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are aware of an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s…

Brazilian infectologist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to serve as chair of the International…

Sunday, July 21, was the hottest day on record, according to data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service,…

No one understands the importance of proper hydration quite like the global soccer icon, Lionel Messi. He searched for a hydration…

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no…

Close to 238,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. That’s about one person…

In 2022, 73,654 people died from a fentanyl overdose in the US, more than double the amount of deaths from…

By majority vote, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for…

A native born and trained Brazilian oncologist is in the forefront of a new era in the treatment of cancer…

A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80 percent…

Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, the consumption of which is a global reality,…

Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for physicians, which has resulted in many practices refusing to take new Medicare patients,…

At age 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeast Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a…

NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group of the Federal University…

World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish”, her first book, 100 delicious and approachable recipes based on…

April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteerism in communities large and small. Volunteerism is…

FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set…

In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…

The Minister of Health of Brazil, Nísia Trindade, stated that the dengue vaccine offers hope amidst the surge in cases…

Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are…

Tuesday morning, last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city…

The city of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency on Monday (5) due to a surge in hospitalizations…

The volume of funds left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 has set a new record—$6.9 billion—and made the…

2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis. Here are five…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is…

The year 2023 was the hottest in the planet’s history and also the hottest on record for Brazil. The average…

According to the original text, the use of pesticides would only be analyzed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National…

Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…

Açaí has become a worldwide phenomenon. From mega-coffee chains to large franchises, menus now offer Açaí bowls and smoothies. CEO…

Emotions are like an internal compass. They guide us and, most of the time, push us to take some sort…

Nowadays, we like to interact with others both online and offline. With new information, technologies, and social networks, the digital…

The number of children and teenagers with internet access in Brazil saw a small increase in 2023, a survey released…

Brazil has recently experienced a severe heatwave that has broken records and caused widespread discomfort and even health problems for…

As a new year approaches and after a year in which Brazil once again assumed a more relevant position in…

Seven in ten people living with diabetes (72%) only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the…

Taking place between Nov. 1 and Dec. 15, with some flexibility for enrollment until the end of January, Open Enrollment…

Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new report from OECD shows that more than 6 million new permanent immigrants…

Life insurance can provide protection to loved ones. But experts say that common misconceptions lead many to assume this important…

Scientists in Brazil are developing a vaccine against cocaine addiction, called Calixcoca. The vaccine has shown promising results in animal…

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease is a serious condition that can cause permanent lung damage. The great majority of NTM…

An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early (before 37 full weeks of pregnancy) in 2020 – which is around…

A typical tropical country, Brazil has been facing a major heat wave in recent weeks, with temperatures reaching up to…

With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also…

Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age…

Brazil has climbed five positions in the Global Innovation Index (GII) compared to 2022 and now ranks 49th among 132…

Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz),…

During the EPI-WIN Webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about…

As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-uo-date with routine childhood vaccinations.…

Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits,…

Clean, safe drinking water is essential for human health, especially for children, who are particularly vulnerable to certain contaminants. Local,…

A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS. The study called ‘The Path…

Since May 21 there are no more covid-19 health restrictions to enter Brazil. After the end of the Public Health…

Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function and loss of mobility.…

Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the new decree by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the establishment…

With the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially over, medical experts say it’s time to address the health challenges that…

Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age.…

Oakberry is bringing a fresh energy to Venice Beach with the official opening of its new flagship location on the…

It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services,…

During allergy season, having a safe haven from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you…

Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by the…

For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse.…

You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual…

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health…

Brazilian federal police are investigating a “genocide” against the Yanomami people after it emerged that nearly a hundred children from…

Witnessing acts of kindness has a great influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions awaken feelings of peace and…

Collective narcissism’ has turned into a virus. After all, it infects and spreads easily. And this need for one’s group…

Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have built…

The Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…

In collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Police of Brazil today (Sep 20) launched operation Duplo Risco (“double risk”), aimed at…

Finding the right balance between healthy living and lifestyle is a big challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they…

If you wonder if your polio vaccine you had as a child is still current, you can check your polio…

For the past two years, the global pandemic has made us extremely aware of how our bodies respond to viral…

Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – uses tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering and mathematics to advance…

More than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease seldom detected outside Africa, have been reported…

Cultured Kids Cuisine’s international non-profit organization helps children build a future of love and tolerance through food. Administered by more…

Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his office…

It has been a year since the Pandemic started. We went through lockdowns, quarantines, and a neverending fear of catching…

Since mid-December last year, there has been much excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus.…

The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…

Previous studies have shown that a potent immune response may cause people who become seriously ill or die of Covid-19.…

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges caregivers and older New Yorkers, particularly those with chronic health…

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) took place between Aug 1-7 to protect, promote and support breastfeeding worldwide. Brazil continues to be…

Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, a healthy and balanced diet will provide many benefits into 2019 and beyond. What we…

November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are…

For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t…

For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of health care. And during the…

Bringing home a new baby is a big adjustment and can feel overwhelming for parents, particularly when it comes to…

What’s more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who’s tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has likely asked…

Having clean, uncontaminated water to drink at home and on-the-go is one of the most essential components to keeping your…

Taking care of your heart starts with your diet and making healthy changes. Cutting down on sugar, which experts say…

This year’s spring allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every…

February 14th was National Donor Day, an annual reminder that organ donation is a life saver. More than 118,000 people…

Many young people engage in sexual risk behaviors that can result in unintended health outcomes. For example, among U.S. high…

Thousands of cheerleaders who attended a national competition last month recently received some not-so-cheery news: They may have been exposed…

With marijuana legalization on the rise, an increasing number of stu-dies are exploring the drug’s potential harms and benefits. Scientists…

World Health Organization’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of…

For the first time in modern history, the world has the opportunity “to change the very course of the HIV…

Cases of dengue, chikungunya and zika are in decline in Brazil. Data from the latest epidemiological bulletin released by the…

A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic…

Only two in five people (42%) are confident about recognizing the changes to their breasts that could be a sign…

A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) points out that Brazil is one of the world leaders in…

The University of California has been awarded a nearly $14.7 million multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to…

Brazil has begun implementing a new method to reduce the risk of transmission of the HIV virus, according to the…

According to Human Rights Watch, Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate,…

Brazil became the first country to make commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition…

As global life expectancy continues to increase, World Health Organization statistics show that the children of today are likely to…

The Brazilian Health Ministry, Ricardo Barros, announced the end of the National Public Health Emergency caused by the Zika virus…

New analysis by World Health Organization shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively…

As it is in most countries around the world, diabetes is on the rise in Brazil. But efforts being rolled…

A digital tool that interactively shows how games and play stimulate brain development during early childhood was launched. The interactive…