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Costa Rican Ministry of Health warns about vaping in minors

Published on: November 17, 2023
09:37

San José, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The Costa Rican Ministry of Health today warned the population about the use of electronic cigarettes in minors and recalled the provision that prohibits their sale to this age group.

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer’s pathology – Study

Published on: August 21, 2023
18:15

Washington, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) A new study from researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s disease with time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting focused on limiting the daily eating window without limiting the amount of food consumed, the journal Cell Metabolism published Monday.

Cuba launches website to discuss high-risk pregnancies

Published on: August 5, 2023
10:45

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba presented a website on Maternal-Fetal and Perinatal Medicine, where obstetrician-gynecologists will be able to debate on the trends in the management of high-risk pregnancies.

Intense exercise may help slow Parkinson’s disease – Study

Published on: July 15, 2023
09:36

Washington, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) An international group of researchers has recently discovered that a rigorous exercise program may potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease – giving way for non-pharmaceutical approaches to helping with symptoms and treating the condition.

Uruguay: classroom attendance is very low

Published on: July 4, 2023
00:30

Montevideo, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The classrooms of kindergarten and elementary school are empty due to the early winter vacations and respiratory diseases, but in school times there is notorious non-attendance in Uruguayan schools.

WHO warns of high risks due to lack of water and sanitation

Published on: July 1, 2023
08:30

United Nations, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that nowadays half of the world's population still lacks adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) with increasing risks to people.

Chile expects very cold winter and new outbreaks of respiratory virus

Published on: June 21, 2023
11:05

Santiago de Chile, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) Chilean authorities warn about possible very cold temperatures and new outbreaks of respiratory diseases in the country as the winter season officially began today in the southern region of the planet.

CDC reports 4 deaths linked to recalled eyedrops

Published on: May 19, 2023
17:18

Washington, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Four people have passed away in the United States from a drug-resistant bacterial infection traced to contaminated eyedrops, an authorized source informed Friday.

WLF calls to make lupus more visible

Published on: May 10, 2023
15:14

Washington, May 10 (Prensa Latina) World Lupus Day was established to take place on May 10 by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) to unite lupus groups around the world during Lupus Awareness Month and call attention to the impact that the disease has on the more than 5 million people globally affected by lupus.

New recommendations in Uruguay regarding brackish water

Published on: May 10, 2023
10:32

Montevideo, 10 mau (Prensa Latina) New recommendations on the use of water in the Metropolitan Area of this capital are in force today due to higher levels of chloride and sodium in water networks.

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