Health

New exam for medical interns

The proposal is to make a new exam for rotating interns in hospitals and public clinics that will improve the passing rate of students, given that the previous test from the Department of Social Security had structural and evaluation defects. This measure...

Ministry of Health Confirms 10 Zika Pregnancies

The number of pregnant women in Costa Rica who have contracted the zika virus continues to grow. In little under a week the number went from 6 to 10 confirmed cases. This Tuesday morning coordinator of the Programa Nacional...

Ministry of Health releases seal of approval for healthy food

The Ministry of Health sent out a Seal of Approval for Fortified Nourishment to encourage good practice in the food industry and create confidence in the consumers of the approved food, using an executive order number 3974-S which officially...

Guide to affordable trails in Costa Rica

We came up with a list of affordable trails in Costa Rica, because everyone needs the opportunity to disconnect from their routine and spend time relaxing with friends or family, and that luxury shouldn’t always be expensive. Here’s a...

New research on legalization of medical marijuana

This week, research found that states in the U.S. that legalized medical marijuana — which is sometimes recommended for symptoms like chronic pain, anxiety or depression — saw declines in the number of Medicare prescriptions for drugs used to treat...

The Natural Process of Healing: Alternative Medicine

„Take this five times a day for six weeks. While taking it you’ll start feeling better.” Sounds like you are in your doctor’s office, receiving a bottle of pills from a man in a white coat. Well, instead you...

Grecia entrepreneur built an empire with “natural touch”

Two children, professional, and a lover of work. Three variables that are difficult to balance if you want to spend time with your family without abandoning your business. Carolina Ruiz Chacon knew this very well. Despite the problems she might...

Heart valve producing company sets sights on Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the second largest exporting country of medical devices on the continent, so the leading producer in heart valves is going to put one of its factories here. We talked about this with Joshua Campos, Manager of Edwards Costa...

10 Ticos remedies that work

Costa Rican tradition is full of colors, flavors and home remedies. Yes, one of the things we characterize the Ticos for is our long list of home remedies for ailments and diseases. Lemon soda with stomach pain: This remedy has several...

Free bicycle parking, to forget about the traffic

The desperate traffic jams of the last few days - and the absence of solutions by the authorities - make one look for alternatives on their own to help reduce the problem. This is the case of the parking lot...
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The Rise of Wellness Pura Vida Tourism in Costa Rica

Costa Rica continues to position itself at the forefront of global tourism by transforming its natural resources into tools...