Is Green Tea Good for You?
From your head to your stomach, green tea health benefits are vast. But, how is green tea good for you? While all...
HEALTH
IFC Grants $45 Million in Funding to Siegfried Panama
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a financing of US$45 million to...
This Common Sugar Substitute is Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and is used in sugar-free...
Panama Needs More Blood Donations
Although a pint of blood is capable of being useful for three different patients, voluntary donation statistics in the country...
Why did the Global Pandemic Treaty Break Down?
Global talks over developing a joint pandemic treaty broke down last week, as delegations failed to agree on a pact,...
Global Situation – Dengue Fever
As of 30 April 2024, over 7.6 million dengue cases have been reported to WHO in 2024, including 3.4 million...
Panama’s Position on Global Pandemic Treaty
This week, the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on various health issues, such as...
Strains of Influenza in Panama
According to reports by the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies (Icges), the two strains of the influenza virus that...
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...
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...
