There’s a new study underway to test whether it’s possible to fend off age-related diseases with a novel combination of…

Clinical psychologist Steve Orma was in his early 40s when he developed insomnia — difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.…

If you feel a lift after exercise, you’re in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results…

The risk of having a heart attack or stroke rises during the holiday season, with a spike in cardiac deaths…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

The proportion of Brazilians living alone jumped 52 percent in 12 years. In 2024, 18.6 percent of households were inhabited…

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

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

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

A federal jury in Manhattan has found Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy, guilty…

With thousands of participants, São Paulo’s LGBT+ Pride Parade placed the aging LGBTQIA+ population at the center of the celebration…

In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume…

Smile! Your face is being filmed, classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies, most of the time without…

Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, telecom authority Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. Most Brazilians with…

International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With…

In April, the Marvelous City celebrated the official opening of Rio de Janeiro as the World Book Capital, a title…

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…

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

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

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

Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World and the No. 1 visited destination in the U.S., will debut more than…

2025 is here! In this article you will find the latest trends reshaping the travel industry. With a focus on…

In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining…

A new study reveals Americans’ relationship with charitable giving. While generosity is a core value for three-quarters of Americans, economic…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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,…

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

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…

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

The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition, by the…

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

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

In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…

United Airlines is mobilizing to help people impacted by recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one…

In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…

SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its hugely successful SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from all…

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