Category: Women
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The Retirement Age in the U.S. May Increase Again
Next year, several significant reforms will be implemented in the Social Security system. Among them is the change in the age at which Americans can start receiving Social Security benefits. Although Americans can start receiving reduced benefits at age 62, the current range for full retirement is between 66 and 67 years, depending on the…
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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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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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Seven American States Voted to Protect Abortion Rights
Voters in seven states – Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and New York – approved pro-abortion initiatives at the polls this week. About one-fifth of abortions in the U.S. – an average of around 19,000 per month – occur in these states, according to data from the Society of Family Planning. In most of…
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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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5 Facts About Childcare Costs in the U.S.
(1) Childcare costs vary widely across the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of childcare for one child – expressed in 2022 dollars – ranged from $5,357 to $17,171, according to the most recent estimates available from the U.S. Department of Labor. But these numbers differed significantly depending on various factors, including whether…