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Health

  • September 10, 2025

Costa Rica Bans Harmful Chemicals in Nail Products

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced a ban on two chemicals commonly found in…
  • September 1, 2025

EU Bans Carcinogenic Chemicals in Nail Products

San José, Costa Rica — Starting September 1, 2025, the European Commission has banned the use of two chemicals, triphenyl…
  • August 30, 2025

Gastric Cancer Threat Looms Large in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Despite a steady decline in incidence and mortality rates since 1990, Costa Rica faces a…
  • August 28, 2025

Dengue Cases Plummet in Costa Rica, But Vigilance Remains Crucial

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has witnessed a dramatic 82% decrease in dengue fever cases compared to the…
  • August 28, 2025

Europe Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection

San José, Costa Rica — The European Union has authorized the use of lenacapavir, a revolutionary injection offering near-100% protection…
  • August 20, 2025

Malaria Cases Plummet in Costa Rica

Limón, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is celebrating a major victory in its fight against malaria. Local transmission of the…
  • August 15, 2025

Costa Rica Pioneers Home Breast Milk Collection Program

San José, Costa Rica — A groundbreaking new protocol developed by the University of Costa Rica’s (UCR) Postgraduate Studies System…
  • August 14, 2025

Costa Rica Reinforces Air Quality Monitoring

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has taken a significant step towards addressing air pollution with the installation of…
  • August 14, 2025

Microplastics Threaten Costa Rica’s Coastline

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s pristine beaches and vibrant marine ecosystems are facing a hidden invasion: microplastics. A recent…
  • August 14, 2025

Yogurt Consumption Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

San José, Costa Rica — A groundbreaking study from Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with Harvard experts, reveals a promising…