Cases of Respiratory Illness in Western Panama Increasing
In addition to influenza, hospitalizations due to the common cold, rhinopharyngitis and pharyngitis remain high. The demand for care from...
HEALTH
Panama Registers Influenza Deaths So Far This Year
The latest epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health (MINSA) reveals an alarming number of deaths related to influenza so...
Cooking With Firewood and Your Health
Cooking with firewood, a practice that persists in Panama, is not exempt from risks. In Panama, according to the 2023...
Boosting Your Health: The Benefits of Pets
Research into the connection between pets and their owner’s health dates back at least four decades, with dozens of studies...
Three New Deaths From Dengue in Panama
Three new deaths from dengue raise concern in Panama. Among the victims, according to Minsa, is a case in the...
Bacterial Meningitis in Chiriquí
An elected representative is reported as being the first case of bacterial meningitis in Chiriquí. The residents of Boquerón are...
Blood Pressure Drug Increases Lifespan and Slows Down Aging
A common blood pressure drug increases lifespan and slows aging in animals. The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down...
Earth Day April 22 2024
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22,...
Boquete Nocturnal Noise Problem
Boquete, a beautiful mountain village, is being shaken by a persistent nocturnal noise problem, triggered mainly by businesses in the...
Oldest Living Man at 111 Years Young
Above, see John Tinniswood and his Guinness World Records certificate for becoming the world's oldest man. The 111-year-old has 3...
The Facts About Rip Currents
What is a Rip Current? A rip current (also known as a rip) is a specific type of water current...
Bottled Water Advisory
We have a new writer in town who wanted me to pass along this message. We will call her Sam...
