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Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Schedule an Appointment with Your Doctor
Americans are facing unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This pressure is particularly acute in primary care, but it is also felt in specialties such as neurology, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), here are the main reasons why it is harder than ever to be seen by a healthcare…
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Central Bank of Brazil says it will not interfere in the depreciation of the real
The director of monetary policy and future president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Gabriel Galípolo, stated that the institution will not interfere in the depreciation of the country’s currency, the real. He added that the floating exchange rate is one of the pillars of the country’s economy. This Monday, December 2, the Brazilian real…
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What Role Do Small Businesses Play in the American Economy?
The development of small businesses in the U.S. declined in the four decades before the pandemic — but since 2020, this segment of the private sector has driven most job creation.What is considered a small business?The Small Business Administration (SBA) generally defines any independent business with fewer than 500 employees as a “small business.”How many…
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Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Infecting 10.3 Million People in 2023
Worldwide, an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles were reported in 2023, a 20% increase compared to 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate global vaccination coverage is driving the rise in cases. Measles is preventable with two doses of the…
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Health Recommendations for the New Year
Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: • Make nutritional adjustments: Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher risk of mortality, according to…
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Poverty and Extreme Poverty Reach Lowest Level in Brazil Since 2012
Brazil ended 2023 with the lowest levels of poverty and extreme poverty recorded since the Social Indicators Synthesis began in 2012, by IBGE, the government statistics agency. However, despite this improvement, data released on Wednesday in December revealed that 58.9 million people still live in poverty, with 9.5 million in extreme poverty. The study focuses…
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Most of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Has Less Than 30% Native Vegetation
The Atlantic Forest is the biome that has undergone the most significant changes in land cover and use in Brazil between 1985 and 2023. Over 39 years, its territory recorded a 91% increase in agricultural area, but also a recovery of native vegetation in 45% of municipalities after the implementation of the Forest Code in…
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Brazil Approves Spending Cuts, But Financial Markets View Changes with Pessimism
Brazil recently approved a Constitutional Amendment that cuts government spending. The amendment makes changes to mandatory revenues with the aim of improving the federal government’s fiscal balance. Among the changes are those that allow adjustments to the salary cap for public servants, the rules for granting the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC), the salary bonus, the…
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Brazil Expects Record Summer for International Tourism
The Brazilian tourism authority, Embratur, expects the summer of 2025 to be a record season for international tourism both in Brazil and in Rio de Janeiro. From January to March next year, 4.5 million seats will be available on international flights to Brazil, the largest number in history, the agency reported. The countries that stand…