Fractional fall in Panama schoolgirl pregnancies
A Health Ministry program has contributed to a fractional fall in pregnancies of teens between 15 and 19. They were...
HEALTH
Diethylne glycol confirmed in counterfeit toothpaste
A counterfeit toothpaste detected in a store in Chiriqui contains diethylene glycol - the substance that killed or incapacitated hundreds...
BigMac testing veggieburgers
Six months after Burger King announced the introduction of its "Impossible" vegetarian burger The Mcdonald restaurant chain said Thursday, September...
Health Ministry gives all clear on carcinogenic drug sales after US alert
There are no registered over the counter products that contain ranitidine and have impurities that could cause cancer, on...
HEALTH; Moth allergy cases up 27%
Reports of allergic reactions caused by contact with the "modified hairs" of the Hylesia moth have increased by 27% with...
HEALTH: Over 200 affected by butterfly fluff
Panama’s The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed over 200 cases of skin lesions and itching caused by contact with...
HEALTH; Regular skin check can help catch cancers early
By Dr. Jerry Brewer, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester It’s a good idea to be evaluated by a dermatologist once...
Fake dairy products target children and elderly
Panama’s Food Safety Authority (Aupsa) has warned that products listed as “dairy” but do not meet the required standards are...
Dengue cases swell to 1,689 with three deaths
The number of dengue cases across Panama has risen to 1,689 with three deaths, two in San Miguelito and one...
On-line pizza snack leads to firing and health crackdown
A video on social networks of a motorcyclist eating pieces of one of the pizzas he was delivering has led...
Toothpaste alert ignites memories of Panama health tragedy
Toothpaste alert ignites memories of Panama health tragedy Shadows of Panama’s worst health disaster when diethylene glycol in cough mixture...
Dental Week brings smiles to Hospital de Nino (Children’s Hospital)
By Margot Thomas The annual Dental Week celebration for patients, parents, and staff, organized by the National Oral Health Commission ...
