Health

"Death is a question for life": neural therapist

We are all going to die. It is inevitable and terrifying. That is why, when someone is in mourning, we usually tell them that everything will be alright, that everything will pass...

January 2026 was a month of extreme temperatures: cold waves and intense heat hit the world

January 2026 was, at the same time, one of the five warmest since records began and one of the coldest since 2010.

Elderly Woman Dies Incinerated in Monseñor Lezcano Neighborhood, Managua

A 72-year-old woman died incinerated in the early morning of February 15th after her home caught fire in the Monseñor Lezcano neighborhood, in Managua. The victim, Ileana del Rosario Artola García, known as “Coquito,” had reduced mobility, which prevented her from escaping the flames.

Balance of the rain emergency in Colombia: more than 94,000 families affected

Colombia is experiencing one of the most complex winter emergencies in recent years. According to the latest situational report from the Unit...

Horoscope Sunday, February 15: Daily Predictions for All Signs

After Saturday's romantic energy, the sky offers calm and reflection. The Moon favors rest, sincere conversations, and emotional order. It is an ideal day to ground feelings, clarify doubts, and reconnect with yourself.

Video: Details of the terrible fire that destroyed 8 houses in Los Campanos

An investigation is underway into the fire that destroyed eight houses in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, in the Revivir sector of the San José de Los Campanos neighborhood in Cartagena, leaving several families homeless as they lost all their belongings.

Thunderstorm hit Medellín and its surroundings: floods and fallen trees reported

Heavy rains continue to lash the capital of Antioquia, after local authorities confirmed a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon, February 14, mainly in the center and west of Medellín.

Three cases, one drama: the fire that exposed conflicts and oversights

A psychiatric patient lost in delusion, a broken marital love that ended in mourning, and a neglected stove that sparked an absurd tragedy that left a young girl orphaned, are part of the stories that in just eight days recalled that fires – which occasionally shake the city's neighborhoods – are far from being a mere statistic.

Colombian Children Spend More Than 9 Hours Daily in Front of Screens, Experts Warn of Consequences for Their Development

Colombian children are exposed to digital screens for alarming periods, averaging more than eight hours daily on cell phones and six hours watching television, according to data from the Communications Regulatory Commission. This situation has raised alarms among child development specialists, who warn of significant consequences for the cognitive development of minors.

'Mankeeping': What Many Women Experience When Their Romantic Relationship Becomes a Job

Portafolio Journalist 02/14/2026 13:56 Updated: 02/14/2026 14:04

Rainy season leaves thousands of families homeless in 11 municipalities of Valle del Cauca

The rainy season continues to cause serious damage in the department of Valle del Cauca, where 11 municipalities have reported emergencies in less than 24 hours. Risk management authorities are working on the definitive census while deploying humanitarian aid in the most critical areas.

The Mirage of Autonomy: The Truth Behind Gadgets That Measure Health and Sport

We live in an era where anyone can buy the same titanium ring worn by the CEO of a multinational tech company in Silicon Valley or the same bracelet that measures Cristiano Ronaldo's heart rate before he takes a penalty. On the surface, this is the end of dependence on the doctor's office to understand one's own body. Today, a glance at the wrist is enough to receive a verdict on the heart, sleep, or stress, but this apparent autonomy hides a paradox: while millions of people obsess over digital metrics, science warns that we are delegating our peace of mind to algorithms that often guess more than they diagnose.