Dementia is not an inevitable fate. According to the 2024 report of The Lancet Commission on Prevention, Intervention, and Care, up to 45% of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. According to research, these factors include treatable conditions and lifestyle habits that, with medical […]
Daily Archives: September 3, 2025
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The cantons of Puriscal, Hojancha, Acosta, Dota, León Cortés, Alvarado, and Jiménez have the highest mortality rates from gastric cancer in Costa Rica. These areas exceed 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, while the national average is 14. The finding is part of a study by the Costa Rican Biomedical Research […]
Corcovado National Park, on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, celebrates half a century of existence in 2025, consolidated as one of the most important natural sanctuaries on the planet. Despite covering only 424 km², it is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, making it a true environmental treasure. […]
Costa Rica announced today a $1.5 million investment in a digital platform for a police operations center aimed at combating insecurity, one of the worst scourges the country suffers. The project, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, was presented by Security Minister Mario Zamora during his appearance before the Legislative […]
In 1973, Komatsu Sakyō’s speculative novel Japan Sinks caused a stir. The author imagines Japan overwhelmed by natural disasters. Secret negotiations are taking place with other countries—including Australia—to rescue the population. Translated into several languages and adapted into television series, films, anime, and manga, the bestseller continues to fuel debate. […]