Health

A new study published in PLoS reveals that ginger contains a pungent compound, known as 6-shogaol which could be up to 10,000 times more effective than conventional chemotherapy in targeting the root cause of breast cancer malignancy: namely, the breast cancer stem...

The pregnant women of the Garabito canton understand the severity of the Zika virus, as 119 of the 351 confirmed cases have been from this region. They also understand that they must protect themselves from mosquitoes in the area, or their newborns...

When you're in a bad mood, what do people typically advise you to do? Take a deep breath in, and breathe out - but some take that one step further and light up some aromatic scents. Aromatherapy has all...

Family agriculture generate most of the food in the region, especially food that is intended for domestic markets, but poverty affects almost half of all rural inhabitants of Latin America and the Caribbean, says the FAO.According to estimates made...

Avocados are like nature's butter in that this spreadable delicacy seems to improve everything, however unlike most types of butter avocados are extremely healthy. This bumpy green fruit common throughout South America is shown to help lower cholesterol, keep...

For years hummus and other dips like it have been marketed as a light snack with health benefits. However, recent studies have surfaced revealing that a container of hummus often contains more salt than four bags of chips combined!The...

We have come up with the perfect plan for your trip to the Nicoya Peninsula. In these three companies you will find transportation, adventure tours, surfing and yoga lessons, and healthy eating classes. Isn't that all you need in...

Costa Rica has an expensive market for cannabis, and demand is only increasing.A study done by the Medical Cannabis News shows the prices of two typical forms of cannabis in Colombia, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador, Uruguay, Germany, and New...

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' lack of commitment in the elimination of breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti, the transmitter...

If you suffer from high blood pressure, adding the Mamon Verde or Criollo fruit to your diet can help to control this chronic illness. Nutritionist, Kathryn Von Saalfeld, explained that the fruit provides phosphorus, a nutrient that can help...