Category: Men
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New York Has Over 600,000 ‘Undocumented’ Immigrants. Who Are They?
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Business, children, Community, Economy, Europe, Geral, Health, Immigration, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, United States, Women, WorldPresident-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations has put a new spotlight on the more than 220,000 immigrants, mostly asylum seekers, who have already filled shelters in New York City in an influx that began two years ago. But they are just some of the ‘undocumented’ immigrants in the state. Overall, New York State hosted…
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Lasers: A Safer Alternative to Weight Loss Medications?
Weight loss medications have exploded in popularity due to quick results and use among celebrities and influencers. J.P. Morgan predicts that by 2030, 30 million Americans will be using them.
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Loneliness Among Adults
When an elderly patient comes to see me, I add a simple question with profound meaning to the vital signs: Do you feel lonely? Are you happy? Patients often express surprise at my interest in areas beyond their anatomy. You might want to know my definition of an elderly patient. In fact, it is not…
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What Parents and Future Parents Need to Know about RSV
Each year, up to 80,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among all infants. However, new medical advances are protecting high-risk infants and some young children and providing hope.Risk FactorsAlmost every child will contract RSV at…
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Almost 16.4 Million People Live in Favelas in Brazil, Census Reveals
Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities, which represents 8.1% of the population, according to the 2022 Census supplement.
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Nearly 16.4 Million People Live in Slums in Brazil, Census Reveals
Brazil has 16.39 million people living in slums and urban communities, representing 8.1% of the total population, according to the 2022 Census released by IBGE.
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How American Households Have Changed?
In 1960, more than 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while just over 13% were single individuals without children. Today, this has reversed—by 2023, single individuals living alone and married couples without children have surpassed households of married parents. Single-person households have increased more than fivefold, from 6.9 million in 1960…
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46% of adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if left untreated. People with high blood pressure may not feel any symptoms. The only way to know is to measure blood pressure. Blood pressure is written as two…
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Happy Halloween!
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Halloween is undoubtedly the scariest and most ghostly date of all. Children dress up as Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman, or some other favorite character; they go to parties or walk around neighborhoods with pumpkins asking for candy. Scary decorations fill windows and porches, and screams can be heard in living rooms across the country…
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What Happens to Your Body After 40?
The 40s are the new 30s. This phrase has become a cliché, and as a result, many people, especially those who lead active lives and have no health issues, truly believe it. It’s not quite that simple. New research shows that the bodies of both men and women can age in waves, with a significant…