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Public Health Policy

2 articles

Brazil's welfare hike lands five days before the vote

As Brazil's 2026 election looms, President Lula has paired a 15.04% welfare increase with free semaglutide access via the public health system. This dual interv…

Politics Health Brazil

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 20, 2026 • 06:14

80 Trials Later, Vaping Outperforms NRT on Quit Rates

A landmark Cochrane review of 30,000 participants confirms that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective for cessation than traditional patches or gum. As the U…

Health Science Smoking Cessation

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 26, 2026 • 09:52