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Global shift in youth nicotine consumption trends

12 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Disposable e-cigarettes most popular nicotine product among German youth

Research indicates a global shift in nicotine consumption patterns, characterized by a decline in traditional cigarette smoking and a significant rise in the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, particularly

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Costa Rica tourism trends and living destinations

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica promotes inclusive tourism infrastructure

Research from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) indicates that Colombian travelers prioritize price, safety, and specific interests when choosing international destinations. For Costa Rica, 55% of Colombian respond

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Costa Rican public university funding concerns

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rican Comptroller urges multi-year planning for FEES funds

The National Council of Rectors (CONARE) has raised concerns regarding Bill 25.797, a proposed tax reform presented by the Ministry of Finance. CONARE warns that the legislation, which aims to reform the tax benefits reg

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Costa Rica demographic shifts and aging population

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica faces demographic shifts as population ages

Costa Rica is undergoing significant demographic changes characterized by a shrinking youth population and a rapidly aging citizenry. According to the OECD “Education at a Glance 2026” report, the population of children

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Human brain cellular mapping and genetic research

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Brain cell map reveals genetic links to neurodegenerative diseases

An international scientific consortium has developed a large-scale cellular map of a human brain region, analyzing over 6 million cell nuclei from approximately 1,500 individuals across a wide age range. Initial findin

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HPV screening expansion in Latin America

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica expands cancer screening via mobile mammography and HPV testing

Efforts to combat cervical cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean are shifting toward advanced molecular testing for Human Papillomavirus (HPV). In Costa Rica, the national screening paradigm is transitioning from tr

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