Category: Women
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What People with Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to serious health problems, sometimes life-threatening, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions – including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is important to know about your risk of whooping cough and how to get vaccinated to stay…
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Brazilian Lingeries at Curve
In parallel, at the Javits Center, Curve took place, a fair for women’s and men’s lingerie. The companies Mari M and Plié brought their collections to the fair, which hosts various American and European buyers. Mari M has several participations under its belt and is a constant presence at the event, betting on Curve to…
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Brazilian Brands at Coterie in NY
Twenty-one Brazilian brands arrived in New York in February to participate in the Coterie, Magic, and Curve fashion fairs at the Javits Center, which took place from February 27 to March 1. The companies are part of Texbrasil, Fashion Label Brasil, and Brazilian Footwear, programs carried out through partnerships between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Agency for the…
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International Women’s Day: Some Curiosities About This Globally Celebrated Date
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, March 8, honors the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The date also serves as a call to action against gender inequality worldwide.Learn about the history of this date celebrated around the worldIn the early 1900s, women faced wage inequality, lack of voting rights, and were completely overburdened at…
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March Is the Month to Celebrate Women
The American Congress approved a bill in 2020 that could change the way the United States celebrates its history. Included in this bill is the Women’s History Act, legislation that authorizes the creation of a museum to tell the story of women, funded by a combination of federal and private funds. “For too long, the…
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Women Business Owners Are Optimistic About the Future
Even facing inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, women business owners and executives of small and medium-sized enterprises predominantly owned by women have an optimistic outlook on the short-term future of their businesses, according to a recent survey. The PNC Bank survey found that the expectations of women business owners (WBOs) for their…
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Anitta Fails to Win and Beyoncé Makes History at the 2023 Grammy Awards
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It wasn’t this time that singer Anitta won the first Grammy for Brazil in one of the main categories of the most important music award in the United States. The pop star was competing for the Best New Artist award and was one of the favorites for the statue. In Las Vegas betting houses, Anitta’s…
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Famous Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at 88
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, – the French designer born in Spain, best known as Paco Rabanne, who revolutionized the fashion industry with his futuristic designs and perfumes – has passed away. He was 88 years old. Although he officially retired in 1999, the brand he founded and which bears his pseudonym remains alive. (It is now…
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Study: Gel Nail Dryers May Damage Cell DNA
A new study indicates that the radiation from gel nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations that lead to cancer in human cells.