Unicef accuses rich countries, including Costa Rica, of endangering children
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Most rich countries are creating unhealthy, dangerous and harmful conditions for children around the world, according to a report by Unicef's Innocenti Research Center,...
Learn to grow and cook the low-maintenance pigeon pea in Costa Rica
During the dry season in Costa Rica, when the vegetation turns brown and the soil hardens, it’s difficult to grow any crops. But there...
Jill Biden announces Costa Rica childhood cancer agreement
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, visited the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica on Sunday. During the ceremony, the National...
Jill Biden says US to increase funding to fight HIV/AIDS in Latin America
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The United States will increase aid to Latin America to combat HIV/AIDS, First Lady Jill Biden said on Saturday during a visit to Panama.
Biden...
How To Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables
NUTRITION IN THE NEWS: The family’s vegetable intake can be nearly doubled by the surreptitious addition of grated and pureed vegetables to everyday dishes.
Is It Good for Kids to Drink Coffee?
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...
Report Says Drop in Vaccines Exposes Latin American Kids to Disease
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One in four children in Latin America and the Caribbean does not have vaccine protection against three potentially deadly diseases, a UN report said...
Newly Appointed Costa Rica Health Minister Rules Out Eliminating Mask Mandate for the Time Being
Joselyn Chacon, the new Minister of Health, appointed by President-elect Rodrigo Chaves, ruled out eliminating- for the time being- the mandatory use of masks....
WHO Experts Insist Covid still a Global Emergency
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The WHO's emergency committee on Covid-19 on Wednesday unanimously affirmed that the virus remains a major public health danger and insisted that countries must...
Canistel in Costa Rica: A Tropical Fruit Collectible
Here's a rare tropical fruit that rates high on the collection list of home gardeners. Canistel, yellow sapote, eggfruit or zapote amarillo are just...
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First Lady of the United States Jill Biden arrives in Costa Rica
Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, landed in Costa Rica on Saturday May 21, at 3:40 p.m., at Terminal 2 of the...
Jill Biden announces Costa Rica childhood cancer agreement
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, visited the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica on Sunday. During the ceremony, the National...
Killers of 5Dimes Sports Book Convicted in Costa Rica Court
A Costa Rica court has convicted nine persons in the murder/kidnapping of 5Dimes founder Sean “Tony” Creighton.
Creighton was kidnapped in September of 2018 when...