Health

The Colombian doctor creating a cancer therapy at a world-class hospital

At one of the best cancer treatment hospitals in the world, a Colombian is developing a promising therapy to treat this disease, the second leading cause of death globally, claiming around 10 million lives annually.

Movement to stay "a month offline" gains strength in the United States

Digital detox programs that promise continuous support, counteract the negative effects of social media, and provide a community experience have become a movement, gaining traction and attracting young people in the United States.

Nicaraguan migrant dies in accident in Illinois, family asks for help to repatriate him

The Nicaraguan migrant Roberto Carlos Machado López died in a traffic accident in Illinois, United States, while returning from work. His family in Nicaragua faces grief and requests financial support to repatriate his body.

Photo of the Day: April 25, 2026

Ukraine will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster on April 26, 2026. The explosion of reactor 4 at the nuclear power plant is still considered the worst nuclear disaster in history. // EFE.

First Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels: What Challenges Does Colombia Face?

First Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels: What Challenges Does Colombia Face?

The Call

The ring of a telephone is heard. One of the old-fashioned ones. With a corded handset and a rotary dial. A man answers. He immediately recognizes the voice of a child no older than ten who greets him enthusiastically. 'Hello, it's me,' and without waiting for a response, launches into a barrage of questions as if there were no time to lose, as if it were a delayed task demanding immediate answers.

Loss of nutrients and affectation of taste: what happens to food inside the refrigerator?

The refrigerator has become one of people's main allies for refrigerating and preserving their favorite foods. In Colombia, where according to ANDI data, households spend more than 240 trillion pesos a year on food, the refrigerator is a key ally, but not infallible.

Eating through Colombia: The generational shift in traditional restaurants

By Álvaro Molina @molinacocinero For more than a quarter of a century, I decided that my notes in the press should be, above all, educational and constructive. ...

Brazilian gynecologist arrested for alleged sexual abuse against 23 patients

A Brazilian gynecologist was arrested for allegedly committing sexual abuse against at least 23 patients during medical consultations, official sources reported this Friday. The doctor, identified as Marcelo Arantes e Silva, was arrested on Thursday in the Brazilian city of Goiânia, in the center of the country, and is in preventive detention in a jail in Senador Canedo, a neighboring municipality, according to the Civil Police of the state of Goiás.

Foscal and Unab Train Specialists in Neurovascular Surgery in Bucaramanga

At the Foscal clinic in Bucaramanga, in alliance with the Autonomous University, specialist doctors are being trained to treat patients with neurovascular pathologies. This is a specialty that until recently could only be studied outside the country.

Government Appoints Daniel Quintero to Supersalud to Reinforce Health System Control and Oversight

Daniel Quintero is appointed as superintendent of Health in his own right after the definitive vacancy of the position. Photo: Instagram social network @quinterocalle

WHO approves the first malaria treatment designed for newborns and infants

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilograms, one day before the world day against this disease that still causes more than 600,000 deaths annually. The treatment, called artemether-lumefantrine, has been prequalified by the UN health agency, meaning it meets WHO's international standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.