Category: Health
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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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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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Stress vs. Anxiety: How to Identify the Difference
Stress and anxiety present similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short-term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety can persist and not have an easily identifiable trigger. Both stress and anxiety are a natural part of the fight-or-flight response and the body’s reaction to danger. The purpose of this response is to ensure…
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Disinformation about Autism on Telegram Surges in Latin America and the Caribbean
In the last five years, the volume of disinformation about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown more than 15,000 percent in Latin American and Caribbean chat groups on the instant messaging app Telegram. It was even more intense in the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it surged 635 percent. The data can be…
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FDA Issues Alert Against Popular Hair Loss Medication
The FDA issued a public alert on Tuesday (22) about generic versions of a widely used medication for hair loss. The agency cited 32 reports of adverse events involving compounded topical finasteride products, which are “potentially putting consumers at risk,” according to the agency. These events include “erectile dysfunction, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, mental confusion, depression,…
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Trump Administration Considers Ways to Encourage American Women to Have More Children
The White House is evaluating ideas on how to persuade Americans to get married and have more children, a sign that the Trump administration intends to adopt a new cultural agenda promoted by many of its right-wing allies to reverse the decline in the birth rate and promote conservative family values. One of the proposals…
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Former President Jair Bolsonaro Undergoes Extensive Abdominal Surgery Related to 2018 Stabbing
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering in an intensive care unit after a complex 12-hour abdominal surgery performed on Sunday (13). This is his sixth operation related to the injuries suffered during the stabbing he received during the 2018 presidential campaign. Bolsonaro, 70, was hospitalized on Friday (11) after feeling severe abdominal pain during…
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes extensive abdominal surgery linked to 2018 stabbing
Former President Jair Bolsonaro recovers in the ICU after 12-hour abdominal surgery related to 2018 stabbing.
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Seven Benefits of Reading Every Day
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Now, more than ever, books have become accessible and even cheap. The different formats of a book – hardcover, paperback, digital – have also made reading easier and more varied. But how much time do we really dedicate to reading a book? It’s not a good sign if you can’t remember the last time you…
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Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report, released on Thursday (20) by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The annual report, which ranks countries based on factors such as income, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices,…