How Have American Households Changed?
In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…
46% Of Adults With Hypertension Are Unaware That They Have The Condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It…
U.S. E-Bike and Scooter Injuries are Soaring
Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be…
U.S. Restarts Free COVID Test Program
Starting today, the U.S. government is offering another round of free COVID tests. “U.S. households will be eligible to order…
Airports Take Big Toll on Sleep of Those Living Nearby
As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep,…
New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Near 100,000 Worldwide
From January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox,…
Internacional Literacy Day Is Celebrated On September 8
Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…
Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults At Risk Of Disease From Not Doing Enough Physical Activity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…
Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa,…
Confused by Nutrition Labels? You’re Not Alone
Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing…
Brazilian Researcher To Chair International AIDS Society
Brazilian infectologist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to serve as chair of the International…
Festa Junina: Brazil’s Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition
In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…
United Airlines mobilizes to help the population affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to help people impacted by recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one…
April 19 Is Brazil’s Day Of The Indigenous Peoples
In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…
SHEIN X Challenge Goes Global
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its hugely successful SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from all…
Summer In Brazil Will Be ‘Super’ Hot Thanks To El Nino
Brazil has recently experienced a severe heatwave that has broken records and caused widespread discomfort and even health problems for…