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El Salvador has not confirmed new variant of Covid-19

Published on: January 22, 2024
14:28

San Salvador, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Health of El Salvador, Francisco Alabí, said the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 has not been confirmed, although samples are being researched.

China reports respiratory diseases rate dropped 8.2 percent

Published on: December 24, 2023
11:05

Beijing, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The incidence of respiratory diseases in China continues to drop nationwide, a trend that should continue for the next few days, local health authorities reported on Sunday.

Colombia launches mass vaccination campaign

Published on: December 16, 2023
12:22

Bogota, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombia’s Ministry of Health (MINSALUD) is vaccinating the entire population on Saturday for the fourth time, with the aim of intensifying immunization coverage and recover the levels that existed before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Physical exercise improves sleep quality

Published on: December 4, 2023
12:40

Washington, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Poor sleep can reduce cognitive performance, attention span, judgment and emotional state of people, but by opting for physical exercises the quality of sleep improves, a specialized source revealed today.

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.

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