Blood pressure meds could benefit those without high blood pressure: study
Blood pressure drugs have the potential to save millions of lives, including those who don’t suffer from hypertension, according to new research published in The Lancet . Results from a…
Police officers accused of “shaking down” motorist who happens to work at Legislative Assembly
Two police officers of the Fuerza Publica are under investigation for the alleged “shake down” of a motorist who happens to work in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly, according to the…
US planning mass deportation of illegal aliens from Central America: report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security could begin a large-scale effort to deport Central American families in the country illegally by early January, according to a published report.…
Brazil declares emergency over mosquito-related brain damage births
Brazilian health authorities are expressing grave concern and have declared a state of emergency, following the birth of 2,400 babies with small heads and a condition that causes severe brain…
Archaeological sites worth visiting in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is famous for many things as a tourist destination: beaches, national parks teeming with wildlife, zip lining, rafting, volcanoes, etc. Yet, so many of the country’s subdued treasures…
Costa Rica: Gays, Nicaraguans face most discrimination, US citizens the least: poll
Email this page December 23rd, 2015 (ICR News) In Costa Rica, members of the LGBT community and Nicaraguans face the most discrimination, while US citizens face the least, according to…
Citing Costa Rica crisis, New York Times blasts “absurdity” of US policy, calls for repeal of Cuban Adjustment Act
The United States should put an end to immigration policies that make it easier for Cubans to leave their island for the United States and which has caused an immigration…
World’s first dengue vaccine could be good news for Costa Rica, Central America
The Philippines has granted approval for the sales of a new dengue vaccine, following Mexico as the first two countries to allow a treatment that could prevent the flu-like illness…
