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The Long Goodbye: How to Preserve Your Mental Wellbeing When Miles Separate You from Family

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...

University of Costa Rica Promotes Pioneering Protocol for Home Collection of Breast Milk

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...

11 Foods with Vitamin B12 to Boost Energy and Brain Health

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...

Mobile Mammography Unit Will Be in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, Until October

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...

The Healing Power of Medicinal Plants for the Mind

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....

Learn About the Healing Power of Dogs in Physical, Mental, and Emotional Therapies in Costa Rica

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...

Costa Rica´s Calderón Guardia Hospital Conducts Operations to Implant Contraceptives in Adolescents

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 Promotes Scientific Program Against Cancer

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...

People With Diabetes Will be Able to Access a Free Screening to Prevent Blindness in Costa Rica

People over 40 years of age diagnosed with diabetes who have not recently received an eye exam will be able to access a free screening for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy. This eye screening program will be conducted at...

Suicide Prevention in Costa Rica: Awareness, Challenges, and Hope

Suicide is a global public health issue, and Costa Rica is no exception. While the country is often celebrated for its "Pura Vida" lifestyle—emphasizing happiness and well-being—mental health struggles, including suicidal ideation, affect many individuals and families. In recent...
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NASA Space Apps Challenge Opens Call in Costa Rica for Beginners with No Prior Tech Experience

Space innovation and global problem-solving are no longer exclusive to software engineers or scientists. The prestigious NASA International Space...