Information about the health industry both in Costa Rica and the world, including medical tourism
Health News – Drinking more coffee might help reduce the kind of liver damage that’s associated with overindulging in food and alcohol, a review of existing studies suggests.
Health News – They all suffer from Laron Syndrome, an incredibly rare genetic disorder that stops them from growing taller than 4 feet but also seems to protect them against cancer…
Costa Rica News – The World Health Organization said Thursday it will convene an emergency committee on the Zika virus, which is “spreading explosively” and suspected of causing birth defects.
Costa Rica Health News – One of the many things economic development buys is longer life. In countries with per-capita GDPs of $1,000 to 2,000 per year, like Haiti, people can…
Costa Rica Health News – I know I have said it before but the only thing I ever worry about in Costa Rica are the viruses carried by mosquitoes, dengue…
Lifestyle – The common wisdom is that more sleep is always beneficial, but an experiment by a group of researchers from Harvard Business School finds that not only does it…
Health News – A new report declaring that processed meat causes cancer — and that red meat probably does, too — has the meat industry furious and bacon lovers worried.
Health & Wellness – Dr. Roshini Raj, Health magazine’s contributing medical editor, stopped by TODAY Wednesday with simple, healthful tips for boosting our memory.