Category: Health
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Only 25% of Sunscreens Available on the Market Are Safe and Effective, Says New Study
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in children, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, Weather, Women, WorldA new study suggests that only 1 in 4 sunscreens available on the market is safe and effective, raising concerns about ingredients that may harm health and the environment.
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How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods have become an important part of people’s diets worldwide. They account for 67% of the calories consumed by children and adolescents in the United States, for example. What are ultra-processed foods? Unprocessed or minimally processed foods – fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, plain yogurt, rice,…
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US Presidential Candidate Says He Had a Worm in His Brain. How Does a Parasite Like This Get into the Brain?
The revelation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent candidate for the presidency of the United States, that a doctor found a dead worm in his brain raised questions about what brain parasites are, the damage they can cause, and how exactly they get there. Brain parasites encompass much more than worms. There are “legions” of…
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Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for doctors, resulting in many clinics refusing new Medicare patients or even closing their doors. At the same time, millions of additional Americans are expected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction in Medicare imposed earlier this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says…
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A Look Inside Brazil’s Push to End Food Waste
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At 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeastern Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a dream: to become a famous chef.
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NASA Expands Use of Freshwater Tool to Protect the Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – the only institution outside the United States participating in the project, launched OpenET-Brazil in April – an online tool designed to provide detailed data on water consumption and evapotranspiration…
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US Limits Added Sugars in School Meals
New school meal standards in the United States recently announced will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium levels, among other adjustments, said the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA. The final rule will be implemented in phases over the next few years. Elementary and secondary schools…
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Dengue Cases Reach 5.2 Million in the Americas and Outbreak Hits Annual Record, Says PAHO
Dengue cases are on the rise in the Americas, with reported cases reaching 5.2 million this week, surpassing the annual record set in 2023, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The PAHO spokesperson, Ashley Baldwin, told CNN on Thursday (19) that 5,214,480 dengue cases had been reported in the Americas as of Wednesday…
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Does Washing Food Eliminate Pesticides?
Some non-organic fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables are contaminated with concerning levels of pesticides, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that provides product analyses and ratings. Some of the highest levels of pesticides were found in products imported to the United States, according to the report released…
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“Nourish”: Gisele Bundchen Launches Healthy Recipe Book
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The world-renowned model and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Gisele Bündchen, presents in “Nourish,” her first book, 100 delicious and accessible recipes made with everyday ingredients. Gisele believes that well-being starts with food. At home, she chooses lean and healthy proteins and nutrient-rich vegetables; she also believes in eating with flexibility (pizza night with the…