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Costa Rica Issues Health Warning on Ayahuasca & Ibogaine Use

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The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning against the advertising, use, and consumption of ayahuasca and ibogaine for therapeutic purposes....
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Costa Rica Declares Obesity a Chronic Disease

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Obesity is acknowledged as a chronic disease related to public health in Costa Rica, according to the Ministry of Health. The decree signed by...
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Hospital Metropolitano Now Accepts Medicare Advantage

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Hospital Metropolitano announces that, effective immediately, all patients with Medicare Advantage can now receive emergency care at any of our locations. This makes us...
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A Healthy Costa Rica New Year: Blended Green Juice

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Here’s a healthy idea for the New Year: make green juices for boosting your health and vitality. Everyone can take advantage of these healthy...
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Costa Rica’s New Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements for International Travel

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The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travelers going...
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Costa Rica Dengue Cases Surge Past 30000 Mark in 2024

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Dengue has posed a public health risk in Costa Rica. The Ministry of Health predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be...
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Dengue Epidemic and Avian Flu Surge Across the Americas

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Tuesday that cases of dengue, Oropouche, and avian flu (H5N1) have risen this year across the...
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Prisma Dental in Costa Rica explains the best and worst habits for your teeth 

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Best and worst habits for your teeth The secret to healthy teeth and gums isn’t much of a secret: Brush twice a day, floss once...
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Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism

The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have significantly disrupted tourism in nearby communities, including Poás, Poasito, Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, and Los...
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Costa Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Costa Rica will serve as the filming location for the tenth season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, with production scheduled to start this summer....
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Opens, Redefining Luxury Tourism

The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a $200 million luxury resort, opened its doors on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Costa Rica’s rise...
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