In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood. The beach is marked by postos, or lifeguard stands, that offer changing ...

Some doctors and scientists believe human dependence on antibiotics and antibacterial soaps is to blame for the development of drug-resistant bacteria. Lead researcher, Renata Picao, said Rio’s ...