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São Paulo Implements Bike Sharing Network
PBSC, the leading global provider of bike sharing solutions and a pioneer in sustainable urban mobility, has begun the rollout of an initial network of 2,600 bicycles and 260 solar-powered stations to be distributed throughout São Paulo. São Paulo, a pioneer city in various fronts and an exceptionally vibrant cultural and economic capital, was one…
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Brazilian Exports Grow Above World Average
Brazilian exports grew well above the world average last year, after falling for five consecutive years. Data released by the World Trade Organization (WTO) shows that Brazil’s external sales reached 17.5% in 2017.
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Is Sugar the Cause of Your Weight Gain?
Taking care of your heart starts with diet and adopting healthy changes. Reducing sugar – which experts say most Americans consume in excess daily – is the perfect place to start.
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Learn More About Bumba-Meu-Boi
Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most prominent cultural manifestations of the state of Maranhão, is about to receive international recognition. On April 5, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) the candidacy…
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Fruit Exports Grow in January and February
Fruit exports of dried and processed varieties increased by 14.4% in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2017, according to numbers released by the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). The revenue totaled US$ 98.1 million during the period, a rise of 18.3%…
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Brazilian Meat Opens New Markets
The recognition of Brazil as a foot-and-mouth disease-free country with vaccination will expand the markets that accept Brazilian meat, said Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi (photo) on April 5. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) will officially grant the status in May. “The great recognition we received paves the way for new markets where we…
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Spring Allergies
This year’s spring allergy season may be the worst yet, or at least that’s what you may have heard. Every year is described as the worst for allergy sufferers, but are spring allergies really on the rise? “Several factors, such as weather patterns, predict how intense the spring allergy season will be,” said allergist Michael…
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Sign Up to Become an Organ Donor
February 14 was National Donor Day, an annual reminder that organ donation saves lives. More than 118,000 people in the United States are waiting for organs, and every 10 minutes, someone is added to the national transplant waiting list, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Ordinary people can make a big difference by…
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HIV, STD, and Pregnancy Prevention in Adolescence
Many young people engage in risky sexual behaviors that can lead to unintended health consequences. For example, among surveyed high school students in the U.S.: 41% have had sexual intercourse; 30% had sexual intercourse in the last 3 months, and of these; 43% did not use a condom the last time they had sex; 14%…
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Things to Do in May
While you wait for the official arrival of summer, there are still plenty of things heating up in May. Don’t miss the must-dos of May like the Kentucky Derby, National Bike Month, Cinco de Mayo, and more.

