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Astronomy Enthusiasts Will Have a Chance to See the Siding Spring Comet Tonight
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – According to space.com, Siding Spring Comet was discovered on January 3, 2013 by astronomer Robert McNaught. Now the comet will pass close to the planet Mars, on Sunday, October 19.For those fascinated with the...
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Eco Festival in Chachagua Celebrates Community, Nature, and Music
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting yesterday and going through the weekend, the Chachagua community located in the district of Peñas Blancas de San Ramón, will host their Eco-cultural Festival for a better community.Artistic groups in the area...
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National Theater Celebrating Its 117th Anniversary with Free Workshops
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The National Theatre is celebrating its 117th Anniversary with free workshops and talks, which begins on Monday, October 20 and runs until Sunday the 26th.The events were organized by the Theatre along with the Ministry...
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Ministry of Health Assures No Panic is Needed; Costa Rica is Proactive and Ready Against Ebola Entry
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – More concrete actions were reported this morning by the authorities of the Ministry of Health and Costa Rican Social Security and to address possible cases of Ebola in the country while asking the population...
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Free Costa Rican Neonatal ‘Heel Test’ Diagnoses and Allows Treatment for 29 Diseases
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The neonatal screening known as the "heel test" should be performed on the third or fourth day after birth, in order to increase the effectiveness of this screening, which is conducted on almost...
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Costa Rican Sexologists Debate: Are Vaginal Orgasms a Myth?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The vaginal orgasm is a never ending debate; some say hell yes and others that there is no such thing.A recent analysis states that the vaginal orgasm experienced by many women does not...
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Looking for a Good Doctor in Costa Rica? Check This Website Before You Go
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The authorities of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has called on the population to visit their website or call to verify that their doctor is registered with the necessary certification to practice...
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El Niño Saves Guanacaste From Having a Terrible 2014 Dengue Season
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – El Niño and the chikungunya virus are responsible for a substantial decrease in dengue cases this year around Guanacaste.As explained by the Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel Trejos, "This year we...
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Costa Rica Takes the Next Big Step for Same-Sex Couples to Have Health Benefits
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, the Costa Rican Social Security board reviewed a comprehensive analysis of all the measures needed for same-sex couples to have mutual health benefits.According to the financial manager of this entity, Gustavo...
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Illegal Alien in Costa Rica Suspected to Have Ebola
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – After performing medical tests at the Calderón Guardia hospital the Health Ministry has ruled out that the African man was infected with Ebola.Health Minister, Mary Anchía, assured that the patient did have symptoms...
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Costa Rica Protects the Native Viper Snake so Central America Does Not Run Out of Antidotes
The Ox-breed Viper, one of the world's largest vipers, is endangered due to habitat loss, illegal harvesting for collecting,...