Health

Foreign Ministry rules out requesting international aid to address flood emergencies

The information was released by the Foreign Ministry this Friday, February 13. Photo: Colombian Foreign Ministry

The new way of consuming nicotine that worries experts: neither cigarettes nor vapers

Health specialists have begun to warn about the increase in the consumption of smokeless tobacco products. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence-CHATGPT

Chronic stress: the alarm that doesn't turn off and jeopardizes physical and mental health

The human organism is designed to activate in the face of a threat. Faced with a situation perceived as dangerous, the brain sets off an alarm system that releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

Bogotá will vaccinate against the pediatric respiratory virus RSV: Who is it for and how does it work?

Bogotá has just taken a step that positions it on the global public health innovation map. With the arrival of 3,800 doses of the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus).

Questions about the Government's decisions on health system financing

Experts believe that financing through the UPC was insufficient. Photo: Néstor Gómez El Tiempo

Alleged "cardiology cartel" denounced: one doctor appears with 351 ultrasounds in one day

Councilman Angelo Schiavenato denounced the existence of an alleged "cardiology cartel": a single doctor appears with 351 echocardiograms assigned...

Fossils of Giant Sloth and Mastodon Found in Costa Rica, Dating Back at Least 10,000 Years

Costa Rican authorities confirmed the discovery in Cartago of fossils belonging to a giant sloth and a giant mastodon, species of megafauna that inhabited the country between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago, in one of the most significant paleontological discoveries of recent decades.

American Airlines Requests US Authorization to Resume Miami to Venezuela Flights

American Airlines has formally requested permission from the US Department of Transportation to resume flights from Miami to Caracas and Maracaibo, following the lifting of air restrictions to Venezuela, although a specific start date for operations has not yet been defined.

Giant Sloth and Mastodon Fossils Found in Costa Rica, Dating Back at Least 10,000 Years

Thirteen excavation and rescue operations have led to the recovery of 49 fossil pieces in total.

Horoscope Saturday, February 14: Daily predictions for all signs

Valentine's Day arrives with a romantic and intense energy. The Moon favors deep emotions and Venus activates the desire for authentic connection. It's not a day for half measures or lukewarm relationships: today it feels strong, clear, and direct.

Heartbreaking! Seven-year-old boy with hemophilia died waiting for medication from Nueva EPS

A seven-year-old boy identified as Kevin Arley died after two months without receiving the necessary medication to treat his hemophilia, while awaiting delivery from Nueva EPS, a health service provider currently under intervention.

A Colombian Surgeon Will Lead a Giant of Emergency Medicine

The Colombian surgeon Paula Ferrada, based in the United States, was elected President-Elect of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), one of the largest and most specialized organizations in trauma care in the hospital sector, with direct influence on clinical research, medical training, and the development of care standards in trauma surgery and acute care.