Author: Camelia Kirk

The health plan was on the verge of bankruptcy Opening a business is not one of the easiest tasks in the world. This is because a series of situations can lead to the end of a major project. This time, for example, we'll talk about a sensitive situation that the health plan had to go through. They were on the verge of bankruptcy, but they made a surprising turnaround. For those who do not know, we are talking about the setting of the Associates Plan, from the Banco do Brasil (Cassi) Employee Assistance Fund. Over the years, the health plan…

In a move that shows its efforts to further improve its popular digital banking services, Nubank has launched “Nu Limite Garantido”, a feature that can grant an additional credit of up to R$ 2,000 to its customers. Fintech users will be able to rework their credit limits when investing in the company's app, enjoy the benefits of an instant limit increase and continue to reap the rewards of their investment. What is the normal guaranteed limit? This new functionality represents a major milestone for Nubank. Nu Limite Garantido allows a customer to increase their credit limit by investing the chosen…

New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine links the presence of microplastics in the human body to heart disease for the first time. The study analyzed tissue taken from the carotid arteries of 257 people and identified the presence of small plastic particles. Patients who had microplastic particles in their bodies were twice as likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or die from any cause within the next three years. In addition, body tissues showed signs of increased inflammation. What does it mean? Although the research is considered inconclusive and more studies are needed, the finding…

During the period of storms that hit Argentina from October to March, the neighboring country saw a “rain of dollars” in the banks. Since the inauguration of Javier Miley as president on December 10, Argentines have deposited more than US$2.3 billion (R$11.4 billion) in banks, representing an increase of almost 17%, for a total of US$16.4 billion (R$81.5 billion) in the months The first three are from the government. This is according to data from the Central Bank of Argentina. This increase represents a full recovery of the previous year's losses. In Argentina, current accounts are denominated in pesos, while…

The heatwave hitting Europe continues to take its toll. The UK recorded its highest temperature ever recorded last Tuesday (19), with thermometers registering 40.2°C.According to the Met Office, the UK's official weather body, this was the first time the country had recorded temperatures above 40°C. “For the first time, 40°C has been temporarily exceeded in the UK, with London Heathrow Airport reporting a temperature of 40.2°C at 12:50 today,” she said.The previous record was 38.7 degrees Celsius, which was recorded during the summer of 2019. This shows how unprecedented the current heat wave hitting Europe is. “It is a wake-up…

OSX, A Ike Batistaobtained in court the right not to pay rent for the area it occupies in the port of Aso, in Rio de Janeiro. second the worldJudge Luiz Alberto Alves, of Rio's Third Commercial Court, issued a decision to release the shipbuilder from paying about R$7 million in rent owed to Bromo, the owner of Porto do Aso. Had it not been for the first instance judge's decision, Ike would have been supposed to pay its debts on Thursday, the seventh of this month. OSX in judicial recovery (again) The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice accepted OSX's…

The figures indicate that the United Kingdom has officially entered a recession. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), GDP, important for economic growth, fell by 0.3% between October and December last year. This decline is more pronounced than expected, which, according to economists, will be only 0.1%. It also occurs after a Negative economic growth Between July and September. Although previous recessions have been long-lasting, such as during the global financial crisis in 2008 and 2009, this recession is expected to continue. It should be moderate and short-lived. This recession could also prompt interest rate-setters at the Bank…

Municipal Health Minister Reggiani Matos (Photo: Nilzete Franco/FolhaBV) In a video posted on social media, Municipal Health Secretary Regiane Matos took a position on the accusations made by Councilor Dr. Elderson (not a party) that she directed bribes in the department. At the time of the accusations, Dr. Elderson provided no evidence to support these allegations. She stated in the post that she would take appropriate measures to confront the alleged slander and defamation attempts. Continues after ad “Our entire society expects the most balanced and respectful ethical behavior from any public representative (…) and I am taking all appropriate…

Illustrative image, If the yen recovers, Japan could return to the global economic platformFebruary 19, 2024Japan entered an unexpected recession after its economy contracted for the second quarter in a row, losing its position as the third richest country in the world in terms of GDP to Germany.In the last three months of 2023, Japan's GDP fell by 0.4% compared to the same period in 2022. In the previous three months, the economy had already contracted by 3.3%.The data was released on Thursday by the Japanese government. These numbers surprised even economists, who expected growth exceeding 1% in the last…

Normal functioning of the uterusInside the uterus is the myometrium, a dense layer of large, elastic muscle cells that contract during a woman's normal menstrual cycle, generating the waves necessary for sperm to rise in search of the egg. If fertilization occurs, contractions help move the newly formed embryo into the uterus, where it implants in the endometrium, a tissue attached to the uterine muscle that specializes in nourishing the fetus.During pregnancy, the myometrium increases greatly in size to accommodate the baby, and its contraction generates the force necessary to expel the baby during birth.How does the uterus grow so…