The doctor explains that this happens because the disease causes the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and substances such as interleukin 6, which are compounds that cause the body's cells to destroy themselves. This can happen in the early stages, but is more common in the advanced stages.When should weight loss be a concern?Healthy weight loss involves intending to lose weight, or changing habits, such as increasing physical activity and reducing calorie intake. It is considered a matter of concern when there is a loss of 4.5 kg, or 5% of body weight, between six and 12 months, for no apparent…
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1 of 1 Income Tax 2023: The filing deadline extends from March 15 to May 31. — Photo: Marcos Serra/g1 Income Tax 2023: Declaration deadline runs from March 15 to May 31. — Photo: Marcos Serra/g1 The Federal Revenue Authority has given a deadline of February 29 for companies and employers to submit their employees' income report, along with a declaration of income tax withheld at source (DIRF). from If you don't receive it, you must charge the establishments. Businesses have a legal obligation to provide income information. Taxpayers need to collect information about All sources of income or financial…
Hospitals in Brazil have received many patients infected with dengue fever and other viruses Hospitals in Brazil also received many patients infected with other viruses. You don't know what you have. Many patients in the primary care unit face this problem. They cannot recognize the symptoms. They don't know if they have dengue, Covid or influenza. “I think it's Covid because I already had dengue,” says one patient. “I had some symptoms. I thought it was dengue fever, I took tests, and the result was negative. Now I am waiting for a Covid test,” says another patient. Francisca already knows…
Vibra (VBBR3) recorded net profits of R$3.297 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), an amount 482.5% higher than the amount recorded in the same period of 2022, the fuel distributor reported on Monday (4).The company explains that the result “depends on better operating performance and better financial results as well as tax recovery that occurred in that period.”Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaled R$2,328 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 54.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Master class Promising stocks on the stock exchange Download our list of…
The century-old dispute over control of a South American territory could take new turns on Sunday (3). Venezuelan voters go to the polls to cast their opinion, in a referendum, on redrawing their country's borders with the neighboring republic of Guyana. The referendum includes five questions for voters on how Venezuela should behave with regard to an area of 160,000 square kilometers located west of the Essequibo River, which today represents about 75% of Guyana’s territory of 215,000 square kilometers. The region, rich in minerals and gemstones, has been under Guyana's control since the country's independence in 1966. Before that,…
Car enthusiasts received good news over the weekend: Toyota plans to invest R$11 billion in Brazil over the next few years, and along with this investment, it should launch new models here. This information was revealed on Sunday (3) by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and details of the Japanese manufacturer's plan in the country are scheduled to be presented on Tuesday (5), at the company's factory in Sorocaba, inside São Paulo. However, Toyota is not the only company monitoring the Brazilian automotive sector – at least four such announcements have already been made recently: GM will invest R$7 billion between…
for every Giovanna On 03/04/2024 at 2:32 pm < 1 Minutes of reading Bananas are famous for containing tryptophan, an essential amino acid in the production of serotonin, and are considered one of the foods that can contribute to improving mood and well-being. In addition to tryptophan, bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and magnesium, which are substances that enhance sleep quality and help reduce muscle tension, thus combating symptoms of anxiety. Its nutritional value includes fibre, potassium, antioxidants, carbohydrates and various vitamins, giving it beneficial properties for health. The variety of bananas that differ in size, color and flavor…
The head of the Labor Party, federal MP Glycy Hoffman, once again criticized the head of the Central Bank (BC), Roberto Campos Neto. In a post on Twitter/X, on the third Sunday of this month, the Labor MP specifically referred to the proposed amendment to the Constitution (PEC) that aims to grant autonomy to the financial institution. According to Glessy Hoffman, ensuring British Columbia's independence was the same as subjecting Brazil to a monetary dictatorship. The Workers' Party member made the statement after Campos Neto told the newspaper Folha des Paulo Which aims to expand the bank's independence. Read also…
Brazil's largest health plan sold for R$11 billion A health plan is a service that provides health care through examinations, consultations and procedures, after a monthly payment by the client. This time, for example, we will talk about one of the largest agreements in Brazil that left 5 million customers apprehensive. This is because the company that runs the health plan has been sold. As a result, customers are now fearful of losing their health insurance. More than 5 million users can bid farewell to their agreement this year. The deal was completed in December last year and the changes…
a tax authority It is a vital institution for the country's economic balance. After all, the Authority controls and administers all Union taxes, including social security revenues and amounts arising from foreign trade, for example. In this way, all citizens who meet the entity's minimum requirements must submit an accounting Income tax Through an advertisement. The document must be submitted by the specified deadline to avoid fines and other legal problems. By now, anyone who has ever used a pre-filled version of an Investor Relations Declaration form must have noticed that there is a significant amount of data that the…