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Looking for a Fun Job? Amusement Park Taking Applications Throughout the Week

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a job fair will be held for the national amusement park, and there will be 180 job openings for high season in December. The jobs are for various areas...

Health Fair in San Pablo Will Focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Prevention

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – As a way to create awareness among the public about heart disease, the community of San Pablo de Heredia is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 am. Under the concept...

Special ‘Sunset Tango’ Series at the National Theater on Thursday

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, September 25 the National Theatre will host a their special Sunset Music series, this time featuring tango music. For this occasion the theater doors open at 5:30 pm for attendees to enjoy...

Costa Rican Clinics Developing Multiple Programs to Prevent and Assist Teenage Mothers

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican Social Security along with cooperating medical facilities will be introducing a series of programs in regards to teen pregnancy, with the goal of reducing the emotional and socioeconomic impact that having...

Experimental Dengue Vaccine Could Be Available in Costa Rica by 2015

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica has developed a vaccine against dengue which is currently undergoing comprehensive studies. According to the National Immunization Coordinator from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Roberto Arroba, they must analyze the cost effectiveness...

Six of the Most Common Autism Myths Dispelled

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Awareness for autism has grown exponentially in the last decade thanks to outspoken advocates, accurate media representation and active social media campaigns, but there are still a lot of pervasive myths about the...

Free to the Public Tomorrow: Art City Tour in San Jose

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Wednesday September 17, from 5 pm to 9 pm, museums and art galleries in San Jose will open their doors to the public to enjoy free tours of the Art City Tour. The...

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,...

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%...

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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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....