Frequent consumption of energy drinks may not be as harmless as many think. A recent study from the University of Rochester, published in the journal Nature, suggests that one of the characteristic compounds in these drinks could accelerate the...
The cantons of Puriscal, Hojancha, Acosta, Dota, León Cortés, Alvarado, and Jiménez have the highest mortality rates from gastric cancer in Costa Rica. These areas exceed 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, while the national average is 14.
The finding is...
The ache of missing family is a universal human experience, but when separation stretches from weeks into months or even years, the emotional toll can become profound. Whether driven by career opportunities, education, immigration, or unavoidable circumstances, prolonged physical...
A research project from the Graduate Studies System of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) developed a pioneering protocol for collecting breast milk from homes and delivering it to hospitals, ensuring food safety and quality.
The model emerged during the...
You can't have a well-balanced diet without incorporating vitamin B12 into your meals. This water-soluble vitamin, explains Samantha Dieras, RN, DCN, director of outpatient nutrition services at Mount Sinai Hospital, plays a vital role in nerve function, blood cell...
Residents of the Buenos Aires canton, Puntarenas, will be able to have a mammogram without leaving their community until October 9, thanks to the mobile unit installed in the local health area. The service is part of a partnership...
In an age where mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent, many are turning to nature’s pharmacy for relief. Medicinal plants, long revered in traditional healing systems across the globe, offer a gentle yet powerful approach to nurturing psychological well-being....
The relationship between people and dogs goes far beyond companionship: it has a direct and positive impact on mental, emotional, and physical health. This is supported by numerous international studies and clinical experiences that demonstrate how contact with dogs...
The Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital's Adolescent Clinic announced today that it is implementing contraceptive implants in adolescents. The campaign is aimed at adolescents with current insurance and is aimed at providing free subdermal contraceptive implants to patients between...
Panama is promoting the Science Against Cancer Program (PC3), an initiative signed by leading health authorities to promote cancer research and innovation, it was announced today.
According to a statement from the Social Security Fund (CSS), the joint project signed...
