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Is It Good for Kids to Drink Coffee?

Coffee Guru - April 29, 2022

If you’re a parent of a preteen or teenager, you probably know how hectic and stressful their schedules can get. As your kid moves...

3rd Dose Required For Costa Rica Public Employees and Minors 12 to 18

February 13, 2022

The Benefits of Adding Honey In Your Coffee

January 21, 2022

In Costa Rica is Papaya the Ultimate Health Fruit?

January 17, 2022

How are Allergies in Costa Rica?

December 28, 2021

Health

Costa Rica Continues its Efforts to Eliminate Malaria by 2025

The Tico Times - November 29, 2021

The Ministry of Health, INCIENSA and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, with the technical support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ...

Central America

5 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick Traveling in Central America

Guest Author - November 28, 2021

Central America and Costa Rica in particular, is an incredible place to travel! You can experience new cultures, explore rain forests or snorkel in...

Costa Rica

Breast cancer incidence remains high in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - October 19, 2021

According to Health Ministry data, 427 women in Costa Rica died as a result of breast cancer in 2020. The disease remains the top cause...

Global health

WHO, Costa Rica partner to combat snakebite mortality

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 27, 2019

WHO estimates 5.4 million snakebites occur each year, resulting in at least 1.8 million cases of envenoming (poisoning from snakebites) and 81,400 deaths.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica ranks among healthiest, most comfortable retirement destinations

L. Arias - March 8, 2016

Costa Rica ranked highly in two recent surveys of top destinations for retirement for its healthy environment and relative comfort.