Health
World Digestive Health Day: Costa Rica Faces a Silent Crisis
World Digestive Health Day, commemorated since 2005 by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO), serves as an urgent reminder of the growing challenges Costa Rica faces in this area. From acid reflux to colorectal cancer, digestive diseases are seriously impacting...
Health
Psychosomatic Reactions to Stress: How the Mind Affects the Body
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can manifest in physical symptoms—a phenomenon known as **psychosomatic illness**. The term "psychosomatic" comes from the Greek words *psyche* (mind) and *soma* (body), highlighting the powerful...
Health
What to Do If You Have a Medical Emergency in Costa Rica as a Tourist
Costa Rica is a safe and popular travel destination, but accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere. Whether it’s a sudden injury, severe food poisoning, or a chronic condition flare-up, knowing how to handle a medical emergency can make all...
Health
Medical and Dental Tourism in Costa Rica: A Premier Destination for Affordable, High-Quality Care
Costa Rica has emerged as one of the top destinations for medical and dental tourism, attracting thousands of international patients each year. Known for its high-quality healthcare, affordable prices, and stunning natural beauty, the country offers an ideal combination...
Health
Health in the Age of Information Overload: What Actually Matters?
There’s no shortage of health advice out there. Scroll through any social media feed or browse a few articles online, and you’re likely to see dozens of suggestions—some helpful, others confusing, and a few completely contradictory. It’s easy to...
Health
Human Heat Tolerance is Lower than Previously Thought, According to Recent Studies
The limits of human thermoregulation—the human body's ability to maintain a stable temperature in conditions of extreme heat and humidity—are lower than previously thought, according to researchers Robert Meade and Glen Kenny, both associated with the Human and Environmental...
Health
World’s First Bladder Transplant Successfully Performed in the US
American surgeons successfully performed a human bladder transplant, a world first that represents a turning point for patients with serious urinary disorders. Oscar Larrainzar, a 41-year-old father who had been on dialysis for seven years, was the recipient.The man...
Health
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cases Are Increasing in the Elderly and Children Worldwide
Dr. Marta Calvo, a digestive system specialist at Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Madrid, reported that the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) typically occurs between the ages of 15 and 30. However, she warned of an increase in...
Culture & Lifestyle
What Hobbies Can You Take Up To Improve Your Brain Health?
Perhaps the time has come where you have decided that you want to take up a hobby to improve your brain health. As we age, one of the most important things that we can do is take care of...
World News
New Research Reveals Origin of COVID-19
The US administration has just published on its official White House website that the most likely origin of COVID-19 was an incident at a lab related to "gain-of-function" research in Wuhan, China.The position is based on the following arguments:Unusual...
Latest News
Ocean Summit, Chaired by Costa Rica and France, Ends with Agreements but Without Clear Funding
The UN ocean summit concludes Friday in Nice with progress toward better protecting the high seas, but without clear...