Tag: health
healthArgentina bans smoking in public places; forbids advertising of tobacco companies
The Argentine Lower House passed a law that bans smoking in public spaces and forbids advertising, promoting and sponsoring tobacco companies and forces manufacturers to include warnings on the back of all cigarette packs detailing the harmful effects of smoking on health.
“Fish pedicure” in the UK fuels health and animal welfare concerns
One of the fastest-growing beauty treatments in Britain, fish pedicures – during which tiny toothless carp smooth down feet by eating dead skin – has come under new scrutiny from health experts and animal rights campaigners, reports the Sunday UK media.
Brazil expects to reach UN Millennium Development Goals by 2012
The Brazilian government announced Tuesday that the country has seen a solid drop in childhood malnutrition which, together with the social progress achieved in other areas, meets the criteria under the U.N. Millennium Development Goals for the eradication of extreme poverty.
Outbreak of Tropical Parasite Disease Threatens Metropolitan Caracas
Venezuelan Health and Social Protection Minister Luis Reyes confirmed 15 cases of Chagas disease in the capital Caracas, following an outbreak in the popular quarters of the city. However Minister Reyes flatly discarded the word “epidemics”.
Dengue Cases in Paraguay Soar to 5.646 Concentrated on Brazilian Border
Paraguayan health authorities said that the number of dengue confirmed cases have reached 5.646, including a death toll of twelve, the latest of which a 60-year-old man and a 5-year-old boy. Most of the deaths reported are in areas near the border with Brazil.
Mexicans and Argentines Among the Happiest People, said Index
Mexicans and Argentines are among the happiest people, according to a Happiness Barometer Index tested in 16 countries which also confirmed that face-to-face time spent with friends and family makes people happier than socializing online.
Lab Production of Green Hamburgers is “No Longer Science Fiction”
The lab production of meat without the need of slaughtering animals is no longer science fiction and could be producing “green” hamburgers in less than ten years according to the list of Time Magazine fifty main inventions of the year.
More Sex to Combat High-Blood Pressure Recommends Brazilian Minister
Brazil’s health minister has an interesting solution for the nation’s high blood pressure problem: more sex.
Viagra Patent Expires June 20, Rules Brazilian High Court
Brazil's High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that the Brazilian patent for the drug Viagra is due to expire June 20.
