A little of what they fancy does them good
Women in their 50s who drink a little alcohol every day are more likely to escape cancer and heart disease...
HEALTH
A battle to change dental caries crisis in Panama
Figures released by Panama’s Ministry of Health (MoH), show that 92% of Panama's population suffers from dental caries or other...
KPC bacteria surfaces in another section of Panama Hospital
The KPC bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase) has spread to another section of Panama’s Social Security (CSS) hospital. (more…)
8 month dengue toll close to total for previous 17 years
Panama’s dengue epidemic has registered almost as many cases in the first 8 months of 2011 as in the previous...
MoH warns of unauthorized sex boosters via social media
Panama’s Ministry of Health MoH, has issued a warning to users and suppliers of non approved drugs being marketed through...
Panama moves against litter louts
Thousands of new litter bins are being moved into areas across the city from Rio Bajo to Casco Viejo and stiff new fines...
KPC deaths hit 50 as CSS hospital visits plummet
The number of deaths from KPC bacteria in Panama’s main Social Security Hospital (CSS) is now confirmed at 50 say...
Panama malaria research project earns 2nd Gates award
A Panama research project that aims to treat malaria with the use of microwave frequencies has been endorsed by the ...
Two deaths as complex dengue threat spreads
Panama's Ministry of Health (MoH) has reported seven new suspected cases of complex hemorrhagic dengue which has already caused...
Light weights – sharper minds
A new Canadian study about exercise and the brain, shows for the first time, that light weight training can sharpen...
Panama health pros tired of living on the edge
While striking teachers were meeting with the Ministry of Education on Friday, health professionals were demanding a response from the...
51 reported dead from hospital bacteria
Bacteria at a Social Security Fund (CSS) hospital in Panama has killed 51 patients since June 1. say medical staff....
