Hummus Among Other Dips Less Healthy Than We Think
For years hummus and other dips like it have been marketed as a light snack with health benefits. However, recent studies have surfaced revealing...
How to become a sustainable city
Technology, intelligent buildings, energy-saving systems - these are some ideas that come to mind when we hear the term "sustainable city." However, this concept...
Animal Rights Law Passes in Costa Rica
After being stalled in Costa Rica's legislative assembly for months an animal welfare bill has finally been passed by President Solís' administration. Up until...
Popular Insecticide Doubles as Contraceptive in Bees
According to a recent study one of the world's most widely used insecticide doubles as a dangerous contraceptive in male bees. Neonicotinoid pesticides reduce...
Women from Leon XIII Clean Up Their Community
Some 50 members of The Association of Improvement in Leon XIII participated in the cleaning of the community of Garabito as a part of...
Lack of fear of Zika is main risk in combating the virus
There is a lack of fear of Zika among the Costa Rican population, which has created problems in avoiding the spread of the virus.Citizens'...
Why tea is a healthier alternative to natural energy than coffee
All over the world people seek ways to "hack" their internal energy system. Some people turn to soda drinks like Coca Cola or Pepsi...
Ministry of Health Confirms 10 Zika Pregnancies
The number of pregnant women in Costa Rica who have contracted the zika virus continues to grow. In little under a week the number...
Are U.S. Groups Going Too Far With The Comfort Women Statues
The comfort women statues erected in public places across many states in North America, including Canada, number about a dozen. From New Jersey and...
Latin American Medical Cannabis Conference in Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica-- The Latin American Medical Cannabis Conference has announced the lineup of speakers for the two-day event to be held at...
