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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.
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Lapa Aqueduct Celebrates 80th Anniversary as Brazilian Cultural Heritage
The “Arcos da Lapa,” as the famous Lapa Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, celebrated its 80th anniversary as officially registered Brazilian Cultural Heritage on April 5.
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Brazil, One of the Cultural Destinations in the World
Although internationally famous as a nature tourism destination, Brazil is also a powerhouse in the cultural tourism segment, ranking 8th in the world in terms of cultural potential, according to the World Economic Forum. In a recent report, the WEF highlighted the diverse offerings of sporting events, business tourism activities, and folklore from different Brazilian…
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Brazil Begins Settlement of Venezuelan Immigrants
In another step towards welcoming Venezuelan immigrants to the country, the Brazilian government has initiated the settlement process for these immigrants in the cities of São Paulo and Cuiabá. Initially, 300 immigrants were accommodated, including 80 families, who chose to leave their entry point in Boa Vista (Roraima). São Paulo received single immigrants, while Cuiabá…
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Joinville, known as ‘Catarinense Manchester’
Joinville is the largest and richest city in Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial hub of the State and is a destination that is gaining significant prominence in hosting events.The city is large and developed, but retains characteristics of smaller places. Its people are welcoming, and the local scenery is very green, with vast…
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Coming Soon: The Biggest Brazilian Party of All Time!
September 2nd is approaching, which means that BR Day NY 2018 is on the way! Although there are still a few months until the event, people, especially Brazilians, are already making plans to attend this year. This spectacular event was created in 1984 by João de Matos as a way to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day.…
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Internet for All
This is a collective achievement for everyone who benefits from public services, especially in cities without broadband: basic health centers will be able to use electronic medical records; public schools will have access to the internet. This means more information and better education for all. Each municipality will indicate where the antennas will be installed…