Health

Tell Me Where You Have Body Fat and I’ll Tell What You Might Be Suffering From

Obesity is characterized by the accumulation of body fat or adipose tissue in the body, especially in the abdomen and some organs like the heart, which could be silently damaging your health. This is according to a report published by...

A Cardiologist Answers: How Many Eggs Can You Eat a Week Without Raising Your Cholesterol?

Eggs, a mainstay in the diet of millions of Costa Ricans, have been at the center of an intense debate for years about their impact on cholesterol. Now, renowned cardiologist and science writer José Abellán has offered a clear,...

Staying Healthy with a Full-Week Work Schedule: A Realistic Guide to Wellness Under Pressure

In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals find themselves working long hours, often six or seven days a week. Whether you're hustling through back-to-back shifts, managing multiple jobs, or running your own business, an exhausting schedule can take a serious...

Healing the Distance: How to Overcome Depression When You’re Far from Loved Ones

In an increasingly globalized world, many people find themselves living far from their loved ones—whether for work, education, migration, or personal growth. While technology has made it easier to stay connected, the emotional toll of physical separation can be...

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Silent Cancer in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, an estimated 372 new cases of leukemia are diagnosed each year. Of that number, between 15 and 20% are patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which requires specialized care due to its silent progression. It is...

Are Artificial Colorings in Food Bad? “If That Were the Case, We’d Be Shooting Ourselves in the Foot,” Says the Industry

Are artificial colorings or additives in the food you buy at the grocery store, supermarket, or bakery bad? The food industry in Latin America asserts that "if that were the case, we'd be shooting ourselves in the foot." Specialists and...

Costa Rica Reaches 10 Organ Donors per Million Population

For the first time in the history of organ and tissue donation and transplantation at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, our country has achieved a donation rate of 10 donors per million inhabitants (dpmh), placing us among the...

70 Percent of Sugar Is Consumed In Sugary Drinks In Costa Rica

Costa Ricans consume too many sugary drinks, eat too many beans, and need to eat more fruits and vegetables. These were the conclusions reached by Dr. Georgina Gómez Salas in her graduation thesis at the University of Costa Rica...

Childhood Vaccinations Exceed 90% Coverage in Costa Rica, But Gaps Persist Among Adolescents and Adults

Costa Rica managed to recover coverage above 90% in 2025 for most childhood vaccines, according to the Ministry of Health report as of June. However, gaps persist in vaccines administered to adolescents and adults, such as the tetanus and...

Stroke is the Third Leading Cause of Death in Costa Rica: New Health Regulations Seek to Save Lives

Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident, has established itself as the third leading cause of death among adults in Costa Rica, according to the Ministry of Health. According to authorities, 200 people are hospitalized each year in the country, and...
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 San José Municipality Cancels Zapote Fair Tender: Are Year-End Festivities at Risk?

The iconic year-end celebrations in San José, Costa Rica, face mounting uncertainty after the local government officially declared the...