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Social service workers in Brazil are facing a tough time. They deal with bad work conditions, a lot of mental stress, and not enough staff. This leads to too much work for too few people. You might think, "Why is this happening? " Well, it's a mix of things. The conditions aren't great, which makes

entertainment

Moana 2: A Box Office Surprise This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving weekend, Disney's Moana 2 is set to break records at the box office. With an estimated $54 million on its first day, including a record-breaking preview of $13. 8 million, the film is projected to rake in over $170 million across 4, 200 theaters. This total would not only be a Than

crime

Belief in Fairness and Everyday Crime: What's the Link?

Ever wondered how our belief in a fair world could shape our actions? A study found that people who think others get what they deserve are less likely to commit everyday crimes. Why? Because they feel guilty about it! The more you believe in a fair world, the more you might feel bad about doing some

Autism-Like Traits: A Surprising Connection in Dementia

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv

Chronic Diseases and Social Factors: What's the Link?

Did you know that where you live and your daily life might have a big impact on your health? Researchers took a closer look at this using data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). They found that social factors, like having enough food or a stable home, play a significan

Exploring Food Challenges in Crisis-Hit Eastern Mediterranean Countries

Between 2020 and 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean region saw several countries struggling with extreme food and nutrition insecurity. Nations like Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and Gaza were especially affected. In 2020, Afghanistan and Yemen had nearly half their populations facing severe food

business

Top Pick: UseNosh Shines in Gift Card Trading Survey

In a recent survey by Techpoint, a well-known tech media outlet in Nigeria, the digital finance platform UseNosh has been ranked as a leading player in the gift card trading market. This achievement isn't surprising, considering the company's efforts to improve its services and offer better value to

Health Workers' Knowledge and Care for Tropical Diseases in Guinea

Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que

sports

Man Utd's Winter Transfer Rumors: A Look at Possible Strikers

Manchester United is on the hunt for a new striker this winter, and many names have been thrown into the mix. Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani was one of the rumored targets, but according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the deal isn't hot right now. The French international has