Category: Science and Technology
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Is Sparkling Water as Healthy as Mineral or Tap Water?
Sparkling water has become a daily ritual for many and a growing segment of the beverage industry, with annual sales reaching $4 billion in the United States. Mineral or tap water is great for hydration, everyone knows that. But it’s surprising how many people don’t like water and don’t want to drink it. Adding carbonation…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Approach 100,000 Worldwide
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known in Brazil as monkeypox, in 116 countries from January 2022 to June 2024.
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Brazil Launches Green Seal to Certify Sustainable Products and Services
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, launched the country’s Green Seal Program. The program standardizes and certifies Brazilian products and services that meet strict sustainability criteria. The program will be coordinated by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services of Brazil and will promote improvements in the quality of Brazilian products…
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The Promising Gaming Industry in Brazil
The Brazilian Association of Game Development Companies (Abragames), in collaboration with the consulting firm Nordicity, has launched a new report outlining the Brazilian gaming industry. Titled “The Golden Opportunity: How Brazil Can Leapfrog into a Global Leader in Video Games,” this white paper provides an overview of the current state and potential of this industry…
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Confused by nutrition labels? You are not alone
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Shopping at the supermarket can feel like navigating a maze: so many options in every aisle, food packaging covered in marketing claims, and little guidance on what is actually healthy and what is not. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available is so…
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Have You Heard of Compounding Pharmacies?
Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are familiar with an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s everything you need to know about these specialized health facilities and how they have the potential to improve your well-being. What is a compounding pharmacy? A compounding pharmacy employs the art and science of creating…
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Brazilian Researcher to Assume Presidency of the International AIDS Society
Brazilian infectious disease specialist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to preside over the International AIDS Society (IAS), which brings together professionals working with the disease. Grinsztejn, a researcher at the Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI/Fiocruz), stated that she will bring Brazil’s positive experiences in HIV treatment…
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Building an App Can Help Your Business Grow. Here’s How to Do It
In today’s world, apps are crucial for business growth and customer experience. Artificial intelligence can help anyone create theirs quickly and cost-effectively.
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Injection Proves Effective in Preventing HIV Infection Among Women, Study Shows
Two injections per year of a medication currently used to treat HIV infections have been dramatically effective in preventing new infections in a study conducted among young women in Africa. The biannual injection of the drug lenacapavir can provide complete protection against HIV infections, demonstrating 100% efficacy in trial data released by the pharmaceutical company…
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The Hottest Day in History Was Recorded on July 21
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Sunday, July 21, was the hottest day ever recorded, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union, which has been monitoring global climate patterns since 1940. The global average air temperature at the surface on Sunday reached 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit) – slightly above the previous record set…