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Feeling Under the Weather? Over 1,300 People in Palmares Have Respiratory Infections Too
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The increase in cases of acute respiratory infections are worrying the municipal authorities in the canton of Palmares, Alajuela, since this August had 1,365 new cases, when the monthly average is 812 cases,...
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FDA Warns Common Baby Teething Anstehetic May Cause Severe Health Problems
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – A drug used to treat pain in teething infants could mean big risks, including seizures, severe brain damage and even heart problems warned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product, called 2%...
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The Fifth Annual Perrocross Run Brings Out Over 300 Dogs and Dog Lovers
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – For the fifth time, the Perrocross competition drew more than 300 dogs and their owners (and owners for the day) for a race that was held at the Campemento Oikoumene in Ochomogo of...
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Cleansing With Fruit and Vegetable Juices: Advantages of a New Way to Detox
A new diet based on juicing has been launched in the United States and is spreading rapidly in many countries.No doctor in the world would forbid their patients to consume fruits and vegetables in large quantities. The various benefits...
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Yoga Steadily Gains Popularity in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - More than 3,000 people attended the Sixth National Festival of Yoga last week. Seven years ago, attendance was just over 1,000 people.Since the 90s, Costa Rica has experienced a growing interest in yoga,...
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Costa Rican University Busts Myth That Beer is a Good Hydrator After Exercise
After a day of exercise, many want to quench their thirst with a cold beer, especially if the sun is out, but is beer is the best choice to rehydrate or is this just a myth?A study by the...
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Costa Rican Association Promotes Sexual Health Through Their ‘Buy One Give One’ Condom Campaign
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Costa Rican Demographic Association (ADC) is looking to provide contraceptives to people in poor social situation and reduce sexual risk with their "1 × 1 = Protection" campaign.According to Lindsay Morera, responsible...
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Costa Rica Records 1,262 Cases of Dengue for 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported today that from January 1 to February 15 of this year they have had 1,262 dengue cases, a decrease of 64.5% compared to the same period...
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Unions Protesting Tomorrow in San Jose Against Low Wage Increase
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Ratified labor groups will take to San Jose’s streets tomorrow to protest the 0.43% salary increase enacted by the Costa Rican government for workers in the public sector for the first half of...
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Banana Growers to Attend International Conference in San Jose Next Week
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - In order to meet the vision of more than 30 international experts and analyze the challenges facing the banana industry, the Fifth International Banana Congress will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in...
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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,...