Category: children
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Side Effects of Antidepressants Vary Greatly Depending on the Medication, Study Reveals
Doctors have known for a long time that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a large analysis by a team of researchers in the United Kingdom gathered, for the first time, data from more than 150 clinical trials to compare the physical side effects of dozens of antidepressants. The study,…
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Side effects of antidepressants vary greatly depending on the medication, study reveals
Doctors have long known that antidepressants can have side effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a major analysis by a team of UK researchers has, for the first time, compiled data from more than 150 clinical trials to compare the physical side effects of dozens of antidepressants. The study, published in The Lancet this…
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Number of Smokers Rises in Brazil for the First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in nearly two decades, the number of smokers in Brazil has increased, breaking the country’s historical downward trend. According to a survey released by the Ministry of Health, the proportion of adult smokers in Brazilian capitals jumped from 9.3 percent in 2023 to 11.6 percent in 2024 – a 25 percent…
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Number of smokers rises again in Brazil after nearly 20 years of decline
For the first time in nearly two decades, the number of smokers has begun to rise again in Brazil, interrupting a continuous decline trend since the 2000s. The information was released by Agência Brasil based on data from the Ministry of Health. According to the survey, the proportion of adult smokers in Brazilian capitals went…
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Heat-related deaths could double and mainly affect the elderly
Heat is currently responsible for about 1 in every 100 deaths in Latin America, and this number could more than double in 20 years, considering the normal pace of population aging and moderate global warming scenarios, between 1°C and 3°C increase for the period 2045-2054. The conclusion comes from a scenario analysis conducted in 326…
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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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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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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…
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Mass at Christ the Redeemer Celebrates Sanctuary’s Anniversary
To celebrate the 94 years of the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, Children’s Day, and Our Lady of Aparecida, patroness of Brazil, a thanksgiving mass was held this Sunday (12) at 8 a.m. atop Corcovado Hill, celebrated by the rector of the Sanctuary, Father Omar Raposo. The Catholic celebration was attended by comedian Renato Aragão,…