Category: World
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Bandits Rob the Louvre, the World’s Most Visited Museum
The world’s most visited museum, the Louvre, closed this Sunday (19) after a robbery in which nine jewels were stolen. The site is located in Paris, the French capital. Three masked men invaded the museum, using a service elevator attached to a large retractable staircase on the southeast side of the building, facing the Seine…
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Bandits Rob the Louvre, the World’s Most Visited Museum
The world’s most visited museum, the Louvre, closed this Sunday (19) after a robbery in which nine jewels were stolen. The site is in Paris, the French capital. Three masked men invaded the museum, using a service elevator attached to a large extendable ladder located on the southeast side of the building, facing the Seine…
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? A Study Offers Clues to Reducing the Gap
When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to live longer than men. In the US, the gap widened to 5.8 years in 2021. On average, men can expect to live just under 76 years, compared to 81 years for women. A new study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary…
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? A Study Offers Clues to Reducing the Gap
When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to live longer than men. In the US, the difference increased to 5.8 years in 2021. On average, men can expect to live just under 76 years, compared to 81 for women. A new study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology,…
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Quitting smoking may be good for the brain, even if you quit later in life
A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or later – can slow cognitive decline. Although cognitive decline occurs naturally with aging, research suggests that smoking worsens it and may increase the risk of dementia. Previous research has found that quitting smoking early can reduce these effects. Mikaela Bloomberg, epidemiologist at…
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Quitting Smoking Can Be Good for Your Brain, Even If You Quit Later in Life
A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or later – can slow cognitive decline. While cognitive decline occurs naturally with aging, research suggests that smoking worsens it and can increase the risk of dementia. Previous research has found that quitting smoking early in life can reduce these effects. Mikaela Bloomberg,…
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Is It the Magnesium or the Massage? The Facts About Magnesium Lotion for Sleep
The latest health craze that’s swept social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for various functions. It’s long been thought to help with sleep when taken as an oral supplement, although there’s little scientific evidence to back up that claim. Influencers are now promoting magnesium in lotion form as…
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Government strengthens protection network for children and adolescents with the “Turismo que Protege” movement
The federal government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has been expanding efforts to protect children and adolescents from vulnerability situations in the tourism sector. The “Turismo que Protege” movement, launched in June this year, encourages professionals, companies, and entities linked to tourism to adopt ethical and responsible practices. Participation is voluntary and aims to create…
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Surveys Reveal Concern for Children Amid Extreme Climate Events
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Two surveys released this month warn about the effects of extreme weather on children. One of them is a survey commissioned by the Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation to Datafolha: more than 80% of Brazilians fear the effects of climate change on babies and children aged 0 to 6 years. The study Panorama da Primeira…
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Dutch Government Takes Control of Chinese-Owned Chip Maker Nexperia
The Dutch government intervened in the control of the Chinese-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia in an unusual measure that generated diplomatic frictions, according to Reuters. Dutch authorities justified the intervention citing concerns that critical technology could be improperly transferred to the Chinese parent company, Wingtech. Although the Dutch government will not formally own Nexperia, it has…