Category: children
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What People with Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to serious health problems, sometimes life-threatening, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions – including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is important to know about your risk of whooping cough and how to get vaccinated to stay…
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Amigos do Bem Foundation to be Honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award recognizes the organization’s entrepreneurship in social responsibility, promoting the enhancement of society as a whole. Founded in 1993 by Alcione Albanesi, Amigos do Bem transforms lives in the northeastern hinterland, the most populous semi-arid zone…
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States Propose Bills to Restrict LGBTQ Rights
Transgender individuals in various states are increasingly alarmed by the number of measures introduced in state legislatures this year seeking to restrict LGBTQ rights. At least 385 bills have been introduced nationwide as of March 7, according to data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union. This number has already surpassed last year’s total of…
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The Controversial Higher Education Reform in Florida
Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced a series of comprehensive proposals for the state’s higher education institutions, including the implementation of basic course requirements focused on Western Civilization, eliminating courses centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT), and changing the way tenured faculty are reviewed by the state. Information released…
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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
Eating more ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study involving over 197,000 people in the UK. Ultraprocessed foods include pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, and ready meals, as well as hot dogs, sausages, chips, soft drinks, store-bought cookies, cakes, sweets, ice creams, among…
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The Story of the 6-Year-Old Boy Who Shot His Teacher
Like other American cities, Newport News, Virginia, is dealing this month with the aftermath of a school shooting. The difference in this case is that the shooter is a boy only 6 years old. According to local police, the child opened fire in a classroom at Richneck Elementary School, injuring a teacher, who was taken…
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What Is This CHATGPT That Is Giving Headaches to Educators Worldwide?
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Last November, the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, co-founded by Elon Musk, launched ChatGPT. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t accessed this platform yet, pay attention to the following text.What is ChatGPT?In a few words, ChatGPT is a platform that allows users to establish a “dialogue” through text with an artificial intelligence capable of…
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The Generation That Did Not Learn to Correlate Books with Reality
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Community, Education, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Literature, PoliticsDespite Paulo Freire being idolized in Brazil by a certain ideology, my wish is that his teaching method goes to the limbo of educational history, and I will explain why. I did not study my whole life in a private school, and this was due to my parents’ dissatisfaction with my learning. As children, we…
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Pharmacies Limit Purchases of Children’s Pain Relievers
CVS and Walgreens have limited the purchase of children’s pain relievers due to stock shortages from high demand amid a severe flu season and Covid spikes.
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Seu Filho Fala Português?
O Consulado Geral do Brasil em Nova York em parceria com a organização sem fins lucrativos Legião da Boa Vontade (LBV) lançou nesta quinta-feira, 1º de dezembro, o programa “Navegando pelo Português de Herança”, um projeto com conteúdos on-line que estimula o idioma português e a cultura brasileira para os milhões de brasileiros que vivem no exterior, em especial às…