Scientists are now a little closer to uncovering the cause of a chronic kidney disease (CKD) epidemic that has killed more than 20,000 people in Central America in the last two decades. For years, the cause of the disease -- which primarily afflicts young male agricultural workers -- has stumped doctors. But a new study from the Boston University School of Public Health found that sugarcane fieldwork could play a role.
Kidney disease has become a leading cause of death for Central American farmworkers. But the only thing scientists know for sure is that the situation is getting worse.
High tides flooded homes in Puntarenas on Thursday, October 29, with authorities warning that elevated tides could continue along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast through...
Costa Rica police will patrol cemeteries, churches, bars and costume parties this Halloween weekend. Here's what to expect if you're heading out Oct. 31.
The Cambronero bridge on Route 1 is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, November 3, restoring traffic through a stretch of the Inter-American Highway closed since...
