Category: Brazil
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Brazilian Research Advances in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Recent studies conducted by Brazilian scientists have confirmed the potential of a blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s. The analyses highlight the strong performance of the p-tau217 protein as the primary biomarker for distinguishing, through this test, healthy individuals from people with the disease. The goal of the research, supported by the Serrapilheira Institute, is to…
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Politics Has Always Been a Key Element in Human Relations, But Where Should the Line Be Drawn?
Political and partisan motivations are frequently used to justify hate crimes. Divergences in political opinions and values only intensify these incidents. At this point, reflection transcends limits to the same extent that political emotions have already transcended them. ASSASSINATION OF CHARLIE KIRK The most recent example is Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10, 2025, during…
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Sun and Beach Dominate Travel Searches in Brazil
A study released by the Ministry of Tourism (MTur), in partnership with Nexus – Research and Data Intelligence, highlighted the most sought-after destinations by Brazilians in 2025. Fernando de Noronha (PE), Porto de Galinhas (PE), and Lençóis Maranhenses (MA) appear as leaders in the ranking of places that most arouse interest among travelers. In addition…
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Government strengthens protection network for children and adolescents with the “Turismo que Protege” movement
The federal government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has been expanding efforts to protect children and adolescents from vulnerability situations in the tourism sector. The “Turismo que Protege” movement, launched in June this year, encourages professionals, companies, and entities linked to tourism to adopt ethical and responsible practices. Participation is voluntary and aims to create…
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Surveys Reveal Concern for Children Amid Extreme Climate Events
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Two surveys released this month warn about the effects of extreme weather on children. One of them is a survey commissioned by the Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation to Datafolha: more than 80% of Brazilians fear the effects of climate change on babies and children aged 0 to 6 years. The study Panorama da Primeira…
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Sun and Beaches Dominate Travel Searches in Brazil
A study released by the Ministry of Tourism (MTur), in partnership with Nexus – Research and Data Intelligence, highlighted the most sought-after destinations by Brazilians in 2025. Fernando de Noronha (PE), Porto de Galinhas (PE) and Lençóis Maranhenses (MA) appear as leaders in the ranking of places that generate the most interest among travelers. In…
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Government Strengthens Protection Network for Children and Adolescents with the “Turismo que Protege” Movement
The federal government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has been expanding efforts to protect children and adolescents from vulnerability situations in the tourism sector. The “Turismo que Protege” movement, launched in June this year, encourages professionals, companies, and entities linked to tourism to adopt ethical and responsible practices. Participation is voluntary and aims to create…
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Peak Season with Gustavo Spadotti: the new scenario of agribusiness in Brazil
My guest today is Gustavo Spadotti Amaral Castro, 42 years old. Native of Botucatu, in the interior of São Paulo. Gustavo has roots in Pardinho, where his parents maintain the property inherited from his grandparents, Anna Pillan and Horeste Spadotto – a story recorded in one of the chapters of the book Da Porteira para…
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Women Revive Marajoara Art and Seek Space in the Fashion Market
Women on Marajó Island are reviving traditional Marajoara art through fashion, crafting garments inspired by ancient indigenous ceramics and seeking market expansion ahead of COP30 in Belém.
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More play, less screen: check out tips for a healthy childhood
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in Brazil, children, Education, Entertainment, Health, Literature, Medicine, Sports, Technology, TeenagerIf the world has transformed with the internet, social networks, and the mass adoption of mobile devices, childhood has too. In a hyper-connected era, contact with nature, outdoor play, and time away from screens are already appearing as medical prescriptions. With 29 years of practice in the office, Renata Aniceto, a member of the Scientific…