Health

The limits of human thermoregulation—the human body's ability to maintain a stable temperature in conditions of extreme heat and humidity—are lower than previously thought, according to researchers Robert Meade and Glen Kenny, both associated with the Human and Environmental...

American surgeons successfully performed a human bladder transplant, a world first that represents a turning point for patients with serious urinary disorders. Oscar Larrainzar, a 41-year-old father who had been on dialysis for seven years, was the recipient.The man...

Dr. Marta Calvo, a digestive system specialist at Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Madrid, reported that the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) typically occurs between the ages of 15 and 30. However, she warned of an increase in...

Perhaps the time has come where you have decided that you want to take up a hobby to improve your brain health. As we age, one of the most important things that we can do is take care of...

The US administration has just published on its official White House website that the most likely origin of COVID-19 was an incident at a lab related to "gain-of-function" research in Wuhan, China.The position is based on the following arguments:Unusual...

Costa Rican authorities reacted with concern to an announcement of a yellow fever outbreak in Colombia. The Ministry of Health reported that it is considering possible additional measures in response to the presence of the disease in the South...

Nutrition labeling on products has become a fundamental tool for consumers in Costa Rica seeking to improve their diet and make informed decisions about the foods they consume. However, for many people, deciphering the information on labels remains a...

In an unprecedented medical milestone in Costa Rica, Henry Sánchez, a resident of Coronado, has received a second chance at life thanks to the implantation of a mechanical heart at the Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital. The procedure, performed...

In Costa Rica, three respiratory viruses are currently circulating most, according to the Ministry of Health. During the last week, the entity reported the presence of seven viruses in the country, but the ones causing the most illness are...

Psilocybin, the active compound found in certain species of mushrooms, has garnered significant attention for its potential therapeutic and transformative properties. While its use has been historically tied to spiritual rituals and indigenous practices, modern science is uncovering its...