Day: October 1, 2026

A landmark decision examined vulnerability and health conditions from a gender perspective. The Seventh Panel of the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region overturned a previous ruling and ordered the INSS (Brazilian National Social Security Institute) to pay the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC/Loas) to a 52-year-old housewife who lives with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, diabetes, and hypertension. The social security institution had denied the benefit, arguing that, despite being unable to work in the formal job market, the woman was capable of performing household chores. The case rapporteur, Federal Judge…

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition commonly associated with widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and problems with concentration or memory. However, people living with fibromyalgia can experience many other symptoms that receive far less attention. One of these is dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia. Dry mouth may seem like a minor problem, but when it continues for weeks or months, it can become surprisingly uncomfortable. It may make talking, chewing, swallowing, eating, and even sleeping more difficult. A persistent lack of saliva can also affect oral health by increasing…

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