Health

 Journalist, photographer and anthropologist, Carlos Suárez has been living in Leticia, capital of the Colombian Amazon, for seven years.  Leticia is an epicenter of ayahuasque tourism located a few hours by boat from Iquitos.  From his perspective, ayahuasca tourists...

The frequency with which helicobacter pylori infection occurs in Latin American countries is high and Costa Rica is no exception, since, currently, between 60% and 70% of the population has been exposed to this bacteria.Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria,...

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been a topic of discussion for its potential health benefits. While the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is still controversial in many parts of the world, growing evidence suggests that it may...

Scientists at Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois (United States), claim to have developed a synthetic version of melanin that could have various uses.In new research, they show that their melanin could prevent the formation of blisters and accelerate...

 Although the Covid-19 pandemic has been critical and has caused millions of deaths around the world, if it were not for it, there would not have been awareness about the importance of taking care of both physical and mental...

The results of a study just published confirmed the great potential of psilocybin in the treatment of major depression.  Interest and evidence in favor of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for mental disorders is increasing.  The following question then...

Eye exams are vitally important for your overall health and well-being, and, for many, glasses are an essential part of everyday life. The truth is some people can't see without their glasses. And vision gets worse, not better as...

Cycling is not only a fun and enjoyable activity, but it is also a great way to improve overall health and well-being. Whether you cycle for leisure, for transportation, or for sport, there are numerous health benefits associated with...

 Quinoa is a cereal native to South America.  Its center of origin is in Bolivia and Peru, and it is considered a whole grain.  It contains all the original parts of the seed, making it a great provider of...

The clinical manifestations that occur in a patient with Alzheimer's are due to alterations in various neurotransmitters synthesized