Category: Health
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Brazil Leads the Tourism Sector in South America
The volume of resources left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 hit a new record — $6.9 billion — placing the country first in South America in sector revenues, according to a ranking of 20 countries released on Monday (5) by UN Tourism. Brazil also ranks second in post-pandemic recovery in the Americas, with…
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Connecticut Will Become The First State To Cancel Medical Debt For Many Residents
Connecticut will cancel about $650 million in medical debt for around 250,000 residents this year, becoming the first state to provide this type of relief, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Friday (2). The effort will free many residents from a “cloud” over their heads, granting them the freedom to buy a home, start a business,…
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What We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2023
2023 was a landmark year for research on Alzheimer’s disease, including advances in treatment, risk factors, and diagnosis. Here are five significant discoveries made this year: There are three new treatments approved for Alzheimer’s disease, with a fourth on the way. In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to Leqembi…
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The Controversial New Immigration Law of France
The Constitutional Council of France struck down much of a new and tough immigration law on Thursday (25), issuing a widely anticipated decision that many provisions added by President Emmanuel Macron’s government under pressure from the right were illegal. The nine-member council, which reviews potential legislation to ensure it complies with the Constitution, stated in…
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Why Are Measles Cases Emerging in the U.S.?
Nearly a dozen cases of measles have been reported in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia in recent weeks, according to local health departments. International travel, along with declining global vaccination rates, are likely behind this wave of new cases, experts say. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health confirmed at least nine cases of measles in the…
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Oscar 2024: Who Are the Nominees?
Christopher Nolan’s biopic of the atomic bomb, “Oppenheimer,” has solidified itself as the powerhouse of the season with 13 nominations for the 96th Oscar. The Academy announced the Oscar nominees on Tuesday (23), and “Oppenheimer” is competing for Best Picture and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), and Supporting Actress (Emily Blunt).…
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Brazil Begins Large-Scale Vaccinations Against Dengue
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dengue is a viral infection transmitted from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. The majority of people infected with dengue do not show symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash.…
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Blood Test That Screens for Alzheimer’s May Be One Step Closer to Reality
Testing a person’s blood for the presence of a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, may be a way to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to appear, suggests a new study. The study involved blood tests for a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease called p-tau217, which increases…
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Are You One of the ‘Dry January’ Adherents?
Dry January. The term seems to refer to the impending impact of climate change. But in reality, it is just a personal challenge and partly a social movement. The term refers to the growing trend of stopping alcohol consumption during the first month of the year. Think of it as a four-week vacation for your…
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Preteens Flood Sephora in Search of Anti-Aging Products
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in Asia, Brazil, children, Europe, Fashion, Geral, Health, Inside, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, United States, Women, WorldSwarms of preteens are flooding Sephora stores across the country in search of makeup and anti-aging products. Some experts argue that this trend is becoming an epidemic and that these products are generally not suitable for children. Videos of girls crowding the aisles of Sephora with baskets loaded with hundreds of dollars in products have…