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Over 3,800 Costa Rica Employment Opportunities are Available for Bilingual Applicants in February

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Some 48 multinational companies will offer 3,800 jobs in the XI Bilingual Job Fair in Costa Rica from February 20 to February 22. The Costa Rican Coalition for Development Initiatives (CINDE), the organizer of the...

All Proceeds From the Costa Rica Film Premier for ‘The Theory of Everything’ Will Benefit Local MS Organizations

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The film premiere of The Theory of Everything, about the life of Stephen Hawking, will raise funds to support two multiple sclerosis (MS) research organizations in Costa Rica. The president of the Association of Amyotrophic Lateral...

New Year, Same Old You: How to Start 2015 Off Right

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - We can all expect a post-Christmas slump. Excessive over-indulgence, days filled with nothingness and cheesy Christmas music, all slowly ebb away and to-do lists, emails and complaints seem to fill your days. As...

Costa Rican Housewives are the Most Susceptible to Chikungunya

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - According to the Ministry of Health, Costa Rican housewives are the part of the population most affected by the chikungunya virus. Health authorities have confirmed to date a total of 106 cases of this...

Four Incredibly Healthy Reasons Why You Should Always Have a Pineapple on Your Shopping List

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Most people remember the adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."  However, in Costa Rica, it's the substantial health benefits of pineapples that make this fruit the superfood of the tropics. Although...

Get Your Fiesta Hat Out! The Palmares Festival Begins Today and Expects to Draw Over a Million Partiers

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Over a million people are expected to attend the 29th edition of the Palmares fiestas, which starts today, Wednesday, January 14 and will bring 12 days of celebration and fun until January 26. According...

Costa Rica Launches Extensive Study on the Early Detection and Treatment of Cervical Cancer

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - In March, Costa Rica will launch a study that aims to improve the early detection and treatment of malignant cervix tumors. The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), a body that regulates medical centers in...

Costa Rica Dengue Cases Decreased 78% in 2014; Ministry of Health Encourages Citizens to Continue Preventive Vigilance

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Costa Rica Ministry of Health is asking the public to continue to increase their preventive measures in 2015 to thwart dengue and the Chikungunya virus which are both spread by mosquitoes. The manager...

Ministry of Health Dishes the Good, the Bad, and the Fined During the Zapote Festival

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Today marks the end of the Zapote holiday festivities.  While the event was mostly enjoyed by thousands of people with no problems, the Ministry of Health did find a few behind the scenes...

Copa del Café International Youth Tennis Tournament Opens Tomorrow in San Jose

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Athletes from 29 countries will play from tomorrow for the Copa del Café in Costa Rica, one of the biggest youth tournaments of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit. The youth tournament, which ends...
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How to Keep Your Urinary System Healthy

The urinary system, also known as the renal system, plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's overall health....