Category: Geral
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Menopause and climacteric, physical and mental changes
Menopause corresponds to the last menstrual cycle, that is, the last menstruation. It generally occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. When it occurs around 40 years, it is called premature or early menopause. The term menopause is often misused to refer to the climacteric, which is the transition phase from the reproductive, or…
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American Robert Francis Prevost Elected as the 267th Pope
Habemus papam. With these words, the American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was presented to the world this Thursday (8) as the 267th pope of the Church, directly from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The name chosen by the new pontiff is Leo XIV. He succeeds Francis, who died on April…
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American Robert Francis Prevost Elected the 267th Pope
Habemus papam. With that phrase, the American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was presented this Thursday (8) to the world as the 267th pope of the Church, directly from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The name chosen by the new pontiff is Leo XIV. He succeeds Francis, who died on the…
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Lady Gaga’s Show in Brazil Had Everything to Be Epic and Fulfilled That Mission
On the night when pop music met the sea, Lady Gaga turned Copacabana Beach into a spectacle. After 12 years of waiting, Brazilians finally received the news that Lady Gaga, also known as Mother Monster, would return to Brazil. Expectations were not only met but exceeded! What could have been just another show (like Madonna’s…
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Pope Francis and Brazil: the impacts of his death on the country
April 21, 2025, will be a day eternally remembered, as it was when the world lost Francis, the Pope who made history during his thirteen years of pontificate. Throughout his public life, the Catholic figure stood out for his humility, concern for the poor, and inter-religious mission. Loved by several countries, he maintained the Church’s…
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Police Say They Prevented Explosives Attack at Lady Gaga Show
The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police reported on Sunday (4) that they prevented an attack involving improvised explosives at the American singer Lady Gaga’s show, which drew 2.1 million people to Copacabana beach on Saturday night (3). A man identified as the leader of the plot was arrested in Rio Grande do Sul. According to…
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Jair Bolsonaro discharged after three weeks hospitalized in Brasília
After three weeks hospitalized at Hospital DF Star, in Brasília, former President Jair Bolsonaro received medical discharge on the morning of this Sunday (4). He had been in the hospital since April 13, when he underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove intestinal adhesions and reconstruct the abdominal wall. The hospital has not yet published a…
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After Pope Francis: The Future of the Catholic Church
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is at a pivotal moment. While 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide mourn a pope who redefined the tone and priorities of the papacy, the question now is not simply who will succeed him—but what direction the Church will take in his absence. During his 12 years of…
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President Trump’s Second Term: The Controversial First 100 Days
President Donald Trump marked the first 100 days of his second term, at the end of April, with a series of bold executive actions, broad policy changes, and a confrontational approach to governance that attracted both fervent support and sharp criticism. Executive Actions and Policy Changes Upon taking office, President Trump signed a record 141…
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Why do immigrants come to the US?
People immigrate to the US to work, reunite with family, study, or seek personal safety. In 2021, 42% of the 1.5 million people who immigrated to the US came to work. What immigration motives does the government track? The US government generally allows legal immigration for five broad motives: work, school, family, safety, and promotion…