The flu can be a serious threat to health. In fact, in Costa Rica, its complications have claimed the lives of 29 people in the last two months. A study from the University of Alabama argues that vaccination is worthwhile when dealing with the flu. According to Kevin Harrod, a researcher, although the flu vaccine […]
Get an ANPA calendar and help stray dogs and cats!
You do not have a calendar for 2017 yet?There’s a great option for you! The National Association of Animal Protection (ANPA) released a series of calendars, datebooks and planners that will help funding next year castration program. The products are featuring dogs and cats and they show their lives before and after being rescued. Thanks to the […]
CCSS: “the country does not face an outbreak of acute respiratory viruses”
Authorities from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) ruled out that the country faces an outbreak of acute respiratory viruses. María Eugenia Villata, the institution’s medical manager, explained that this is a normal behavior due to the month of the year and the temperature. According to the official, although cases have stabilized in hospitals, […]
It is safe to eat in Zapote’s food stands
The fourth analysis of food samples conducted in Zapote reveals that, in most cases, it is safe to eat in the food stands located in the fair. Every day samples are taken and carried to the laboratory to check that they are food in good condition for consumption. We have tested 270 food samples. Out […]
2017 has come, but what happened to 2016 goals?
If 2016 was not a good year, do not worry: on Sunday, a new year arrived and with it, there are 365 opportunities to meet its new goals. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or starting a career: the most important thing is to be clear about your goals for this 2017. But … what […]
2016 was a year full of tragic events
2016 concluded last Saturday, however, over the last 12 months, unfortunate events claimed Costa Ricans’ lives: these events filled with mourning the entire country. Some of the most outstanding were: Hurricane Otto For the first time in history, according to existing records, a hurricane hit Costa Rican on November 24th. The final balance was the […]