Colombia’s Ministry of Health granted a Canadian pharmaceutical company the first license to grow marijuana for medicinal purposes.
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Zika numbers in Colombia “underestimated” claims report, yet microcephaly rare.
A ground-breaking study by Colombian doctors published in the prestigious NEJM examines the impact of Zika in Colombia. While cases continue to increase, congenital ZVD remains scarce.
Colombians participate in second International Yoga Day for peace
Discover the sense of oneness with yourself and the world, when thousands across Colombia participate Sunday June 19 in the second version of the U.N sanctioned International Yoga Day.
How to handle the ups and downs of Bogotá’s high altitude
At 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level, Bogotá can throw travelers for a loop, but don’t let the high altitude get you down.
What it’s like to have Chikungunya, a muscle-paralysing virus?
COVID-19 turned pandemic, but four years ago, another virus – ChikV – ravaged South America with severe debilitating neurological symptoms to the infected.
Colombia’s animal rights laws leave human victims muzzled
After a dog attack, one victim struggles with a bureaucratic nightmare exacerbated by Colombia’s new animal rights laws.
U.S., Colombian researchers to study effects of violence on brain
A multi-national study will research the effects of violence on brain development in Colombian youth.
Brits’ bike trips explore Colombia, lend helping hand
Steve and Anni Gregson bike across Colombia to check on charitable efforts at local hospitals and Rubina Soorty takes a pit stop in a round-the-world trip.
With or without Pope’s approval, Colombians use birth control
Pope Francis suggested birth control could be used in Zika-affected regions, but many Catholic Colombians already use contraception.
Colombia tells women ‘don’t get pregnant’ to avoid Zika risk
As Zika spreads throughout Colombia, the nation’s Ministry of Health recommended that women avoid getting pregnant until the virus is under control.
Colombia looks at medical marijuana’s economic potential
Medical marijuana is a bigger industry worldwide than all of Colombia’s coffee exports. A law to legalize it in Colombia could be a game changer.
Tapeworm cancer cells kill Medellin man
In a first for science, researchers believe tapeworm cells killed a Colombian man who died of lung cancer.
Jorge Reynolds: Colombia’s pioneer of the electric heart
From whales to nanotechnology, pacemaker inventor Dr. Jorge Reynolds’ passion for the heart saved millions of lives and inspired a nation.
Synthetic Marijuana: A dangerous trend for world public health
Synthetic cannabinoids have been detected in more than 90 countries and a dangerous trend for public health.
Colombia: A disease runs wild
Chikungunya is a democratic disease, which can afflict anyone. While its spread remains a serious health concern, the virus has now gone viral.
Far from Transylvania
Medical professionals in Bogotá are on alert over increased attacks in tropical zones by Colombia’s vampire bats.