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Brazil promulgates end of 6x1 work schedule

128 clusters · 812 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Brazil government denies rumors regarding social programs and work schedules

The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated Constitutional Amendment 141, officially ending the ‘6x1’ work schedule. The reform transitions workers to a 5x2 model with two weekly rest days, reducing the maximum weekl

Xylitol consumption and cardiovascular risk research

6 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Experts dispute studies linking xylitol to heart disease

Research presented at the 2026 European Society of Cardiology Congress has reaffirmed a potential link between high blood levels of the sugar substitute xylitol and an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, suc

Study on cat density and national happiness

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: International study links cat density and parasites to national happiness

An international study published in the journal PLOS One has identified correlations between cat density, the presence of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, and national happiness levels across 93 countries. The research i

Impact of remote work on physical activity

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Remote work linked to decreased daily movement and potential weight gain

Research conducted in Finland, Norway, and through a 2025 meta-analysis indicates that remote and hybrid work models are associated with increased sedentary behavior and decreased physical activity. A study from the Uni