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Beware of “healing” eggs!

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Some people assure that the energy of these eggs heals cysts and polycystic ovaries, myomas (benign tumors), herpes, vaginal infections, pains, menstrual irregularities and more … However, according to the Ministry of Health, it would be just an advertisement to sell products whose properties could not be scientifically proven and that just had their health […]

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The CCSS is spending a lot of money on medicine

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Each person who went to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) for an outpatient visit during 2016 left the institution with an average of 5 medicines, but considering that the same person went to a clinic 3 more times, he/she surely took many more medicines. Data from the CCSS indicate that the institution delivered […]

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Repairing damages caused by Otto will take 5 years

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The repair works to start correct the damages caused by Hurricane Otto have already begun. But there is still a long way to go. The plan approved by the Government and the Board of the National Emergency Commission (CNE) establishes a period of 5 years to run the 945 interventions that complete the plan. So […]

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Fuel prices dropped!

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

From midnight on Thursday, the cost of fuel decreased some colones. The price of each liter of super gasoline went from ¢ 619 to ¢ 593 colones, representing a difference of 26 ¢. The liter of gasoline plus or regular fell 23 ¢, from ¢ 590 to ¢ 567. While that of the diesel was […]

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New Artisans’ Market is in progress

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Following the agreement reached last year between the Municipality of San José and artisans from the Crafts Market on 13th Street, to move to a new building, now they are working on the refurbishment of the place. The new stores are located opposite Garantías Sociales Park. According to Marco Vinicio Corrales, manager of services of […]

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Beware! Stress is a silent enemy!

March 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Even though Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world, different evils show a hidden face. Stress is one of those evils that make people, especially women, end up in the hospital. Pressure, family, work and even academic problems could trigger a mental illness or even worse and this is seen in […]

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