Category: Health
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Nourish: Gisele Bündchen Launches Healthy Recipe Book
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The world-famous model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish,” her first book, 100 delicious and accessible recipes based on everyday ingredients. Gisele believes that well-being starts with food. At home, she chooses lean, healthy proteins and nutrient-rich vegetables; she also believes in eating with flexibility (pizza night with the kids!). This means gluten-free…
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Florida Bans Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy
Restrictions on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, set to take effect in Florida starting April 30 of this year, will severely limit access to this procedure in a state that is one of the most populous in the country.
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Act Locally During Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteering in large and small communities. Volunteering is on the decline, according to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take actions that change the world,…
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…
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Brazilian-Led Team Transplants Pig Kidney into Living Patient
Surgeons in Boston, led by Brazilian physician Dr. Leonardo V. Riella, Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital, transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old sick man, in the first procedure of its kind. If successful, the discovery will offer hope to hundreds of thousands of Americans whose kidneys do not…
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Intermittent Fasting Is Trendy. Study Says Practice May Harm the Heart. Is It True?
Intermittent fasting involves alternating between eating and fasting for specific periods. A common approach, for example, is to eat only within an eight-hour window each day. Several short-term studies suggest that this eating style may lead to weight loss and reduce blood pressure and improve blood sugar control in certain individuals. Proponents argue that the…
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday (22) that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess described the diagnosis as a “great shock” in a video shared on social media. The news comes two months after she temporarily stepped back from public life, following what Kensington Palace said at the time was surgery for…
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Strawberries Are The Most Contaminated Food With Pesticides
Approximately 95% of non-organic strawberries, leafy greens like spinach and kale, grapes, peaches, and pears tested by the United States government showed detectable levels of pesticides, according to the 2024 Pesticide Buyer’s Guide. Nectarines, apples, bell peppers, cherries, blueberries, and green beans complete the list of the 12 most contaminated product samples. It is nicknamed…
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World Happiness Report 2024: What Are the Happiest Countries in the World?
The World Happiness Report 2024, a list of the happiest countries in the world, was released on Wednesday (20), International Day of Happiness. And if you think Brazil is at the top of the list, you are very mistaken. Neither Brazil nor the United States are among the top 20. For the first time since…
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Brazilian Women Making a Difference in 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…