Category: Health
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Babies Who Received Only Breast Milk in the Hospital Have Lower Rates of Asthma
New research shows that babies exclusively fed breast milk during hospitalization shortly after birth had a 22% lower likelihood of developing asthma in early childhood.
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US Resumes Free COVID Testing Program
Starting today, the US government is offering another round of free COVID testing. “Families in the US will be able to request 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The COVID-19 tests will detect current variants of COVID-19 and can be used until the end of the…
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Airports Seriously Disrupt Sleep for Those Living Nearby
A new study confirms that air traffic can seriously affect sleep for those living near airports.
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…
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The U.S. Is Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Foreign Doctors, but Immigration Is Making It Harder for Them to Arrive
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a problem that has existed for some time in the United States: the country’s healthcare system is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for these professionals to work and settle in the U.S. The reason? Immigration. Today, 1 in 4 doctors are foreign. This statistic increases…
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Have You Ever Been Apple Picking? This Is The Month For The Most Popular Fruit In The U.S.
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September is apple picking season. The American tradition of visiting farms to harvest the most popular fruit in the United States is a beloved activity for everyone, children and adults alike, even those who are not big fans of the event’s star. After all, who doesn’t enjoy savoring apple cider donuts, paired with a glass…
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In Research on Healthcare in Developed Countries, the US Ranks Last
The country is ranked last among 10 developed nations in critical areas of healthcare, including prevention of deaths, access (mainly due to high costs), and ensuring quality treatment for all, regardless of gender, income, or geographic location, according to a report published Thursday (19) by The Commonwealth Fund, an independent research group. According to the…
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Wildfires Set Records in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Mapbiomas Fire Monitor, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of Mato Grosso,…
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Wildfires Set Record in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil have already affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Fire Monitor Mapbiomas, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of…