Category: Health
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These Are The 10 US Cities With The Best Quality Of Life
US News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of the cities in the United States with the best quality of life. The cities were ranked based on the following factors: • Crime rates • Quality of education • Well-being • Transportation • Quality and availability of healthcare • Air Quality Index (AQI) •…
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Stomach Virus Cases Are Rising Again in the U.S.
There is a new health alert to be aware of. Cases of stomach virus (norovirus) are increasing across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that positive tests for norovirus in the Northeastern United States have reached nearly 14% in recent weeks. This is the highest number nationwide. The New York…
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Brazil Calls for Greater Inclusion of Developing Nations in Global Discussions
As he begins the presidency of the group of the 20 largest economies in the world (G20), Brazil’s Foreign Minister called for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, while criticizing the agency’s inability to prevent global conflicts. Mauro Vieira told the foreign ministers of the other nations in the group that the…
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Florida Tries to Pass Legislation That Will Prohibit Children Under 16 from Having Social Media Accounts. What Do You Think?
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The Florida House of Representatives has approved legislation that will prohibit anyone under the age of 16 in the state from maintaining accounts on certain social media platforms. The bill now goes to the desk of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislation – Online Protections for Minors – will require some social media platforms to…
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To Live Longer, Women Need Only Half the Exercise Men Do
Women need to engage in only half the amount of exercise that men do to reap the same longevity benefits, according to a new study.
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US to Suspend Mandatory Isolation for Covid Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States is expected to change its isolation guidance for positive Covid-19 cases this spring, according to a report by The Washington Post. Since 2021, the CDC has recommended that individuals isolate for at least five days if they test positive for Covid-19. The updated…
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Heat Does Not Prevent Revelers from Crowding the Streets of Rio de Janeiro
On Tuesday morning, the last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city reached 107F. The extreme heat did not stop the ‘cariocas’ (as the residents of Rio are called) and tourists from enjoying the biggest party on Earth. However, hundreds of people fainted and required…
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Heat Does Not Prevent Revelers from Crowding the Streets of Rio de Janeiro
On Tuesday morning (13), the last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city exceeded 40ºC. The extreme heat did not stop locals and tourists from enjoying the biggest party on the planet. However, hundreds of people fainted and required medical assistance. The show by singer…
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Rio de Janeiro Declares State of Emergency Due to Dengue Cases
The city of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency on Monday (5) due to the increase in hospitalizations for suspected dengue cases, officially recognizing the existence of an epidemic of the disease. Data released on Friday revealed that the city of Rio de Janeiro has already recorded more than 10,000 dengue cases this…
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Rio De Janeiro Declares State of Emergency Due to Dengue Cases
The city of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency on Monday (5) due to the increase in hospitalizations for suspected dengue cases, officially recognizing that there is an epidemic of the disease in place. Data released on Friday (2) revealed that the city of Rio de Janeiro has already recorded more than 10,000…