Foods ultra processed can be attractive, tasty and practical to eat. Ease and low cost are among the reasons why this type of product is highly consumed. The Ministry of Health warns that ultra-processed foods are nutritionally unbalanced and have a high content of fats, sugars and sodium. The intake of these foods is associated […]
Anvisa approves Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 for children aged 6 months to 4 years
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) approved, this Friday (16), the use of the Covid-19 vaccine, from pharmaceutical Pfizer, in children aged between 6 months and 4 years. “The authorization came after a technical analysis of data and clinical studies conducted by the laboratory. According to the Agency’s technical team, the information evaluated indicates that […]
“I’m not cool, I’m not 100%”, says Carlinhos Maia about mental health
The influencer and comedian Carlinhos Maia vented this Thursday (15), and said that he will move away from social media. The comedian, who has 26 million followers on Instagram, had his house robbed at the end of May, in Maceió, Alagoas, and explained to his followers that he was not in good health. In addition, […]
“Orgasm is a personal and private experience”, says expert
A survey indicated that 36% of women say they orgasm during sex. Meanwhile, 43% speak openly with partners about the issue. The survey heard 1370 women in Brazil on the topic: “how they experience their own sexuality”. Another survey, carried out by Rutgers University, reveals that 85% of men think their partners usually have orgasms. […]
Covid death toll is a “global failure”, says commission of scientists
The death toll from Covid-19 is “a profound tragedy and a massive global failure on many levels,” the Lancet Commission said in a report released Wednesday. “Many governments have failed to adhere to basic norms of institutional rationality and transparency, many people — often influenced by misinformation — have flouted and protested basic public health […]
Cases of Respiratory Syndrome continue to fall in the country, says Fiocruz
A new survey released by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) this Thursday (15) points to a drop in the number of cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the last six weeks. Currently, Brazil is at a lower level than that observed in April 2022, until then the lowest since the beginning of the […]
Breast cancer treatment incorporated into SUS reduces chances of metastasis
O breast cancer is a caused by the disordered multiplication of abnormal breast cells. The disease manifests itself differently in each person. Some types grow quickly, while others grow slowly. In most cases, with adequate and early treatment, the prognosis is positive. However, the tumor can invade other organs generating a metastasis picture . Metastatic […]
STF form majority to maintain suspension of the nursing floor
O Federal Court of Justice (STF) formed a majority, this Thursday (15), to maintain the decision that suspended the application of the national salary floor for nursing professionals. Minister Gilmar Mendes, dean of the Court, was responsible for the vote that led to the majority around the vote of the rapporteur of the process, Minister […]
How to help children develop the confidence to try new things
One might expect that children’s capacity for boredom would be matched by an appetite for all things new – if only parenting were so easy. Trying new things is difficult for many children, whether it’s a different food, activity or skill. They like what they know and they know what they like. The pandemic didn’t […]
Dengue cases increase 189% in Brazil in 2022; learn how to prevent disease
Brazil has a significant increase in dengue cases , according to the most recent epidemiological bulletin from the Ministry of Health. The data, which consider the records of the disease until the first week of September, indicate that there was an increase of 189.1% in cases compared to the same period in 2021. Until September […]