Vitamin D deficiency linked to high blood pressure
Email this page By Jessica Berman June 26th, 2014 (VOA) People who are low in the “sunshine vitamin,” better known as Vitamin D, appear to be at higher risk for developing high blood pressure, known as hypertension. The author of a new study says taking a daily Vitamin D supplement could reduce the likelihood of high […]
Increased heart failure risk in eating processed red meat, new study says
Men who regularly eat ham, salami, bacon and hotdogs are at higher risk of developing heart failure than those who do not, according to a new study.
Anti-Malaria plan could wipe out mosquitoes without insecticides
Email this page There have been three confirmed cases of malaria in Costa Rica so far this year. By Steve Baragona June 11th, 2014 (VOA) A new way to fight malaria aims to eliminate the female mosquitoes that spread the deadly disease. Scientists have developed mosquitoes that produce almost exclusively male offspring. Females are the ones […]
Fistfights drove evolution of human face, researchers say
Email this page By Steve Baragona June 9th, 2014 (VOA) The human face evolved so that it could take a punch, researchers suggest in a new study. It’s a much more violent explanation than the leading alternative, that our skulls changed to accommodate a diet of hard-to-chew foods. And the authors said it suggests a pugilistic […]
Costa Rica’s healthcare offers peace of mind for many expats
For many prospective expats, the quality of medical care in the country they plan to move to is a very important factor. Of course, most hope to never find out how good the health care system is. But things happen.
Costa Rica saw 292 cases of Tuberculosis last year, 43 fewer than 2012
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) According to the latest official statistics, 292 people were diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) in Costa Rica last year, 43 cases fewer than in 2012. While a decrease in the number of cases is good news, health authorities are concerned about the number of cases that are resistant […]
UN welcomes Costa Rica public health decision to offer equal coverage for gay couples
Email this page May 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The United Nations welcomed today a decision by Costa Rica’s public health and pension system, CCSS, to grant gay couples coverage on the same terms as heterosexual couples. The decision extends benefits to the gay partner of a working person, as is currently the case for straight […]
Costa Rica on alert for Chikungunya virus
Email this page May 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is warning that the Chikungunya virus that has sickened hundreds of people in the Caribbean could appear in Costa Rica at any time. The Chikungunya virus causes symptoms similar to dengue and is transmitted by the same mosquito that spreads dengue, Aedes […]
