Many Latin American countries have reached gender parity in politics, but Brazil still lags far behind.

Excess weight can lead to inflammation, a risk factor for several major diseases, but Brazil nuts may help, says a new study.

Incumbent Eduardo Paes has been reelected for a fourth, non-consecutive term as the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, after winning an ...

Transgender politician Leonora Áquilla, a candidate for city council in Sao Paulo this year, said that Bolsonaro had inflamed ...

The city councilwoman and nearly 1,000 other transgender politicians are running Sunday in every one of Brazil's 26 states, according to the nation’s electoral court, which is tracking them for the ...

Alexandra Popp is retiring from the German women’s national soccer team next month after a career which included the Olympic ...

A female cat has more freedom in Afghanistan than a woman does, Hollywood actor Meryl Streep said at the United Nations on ...