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Top 10 Countries for Dental Tourism in 2025 (and beyond)
The dental tourism market has exploded, offering savvy patients a world of options. But not all destinations are created equal. Some are built for speed and convenience, others for cosmetic “Hollywood smiles,” and a select few for complex,...
Owner: David Morrill
United Waterways' new tool aims to simplify river cruise newbuilding
Under the motto 'Your Entry Into The River Cruise Market', the River Cruise Configurator tool combines an extensive catalogue with an integrated ordering concept, simplifying new ship construction while opening up new possibilities for layout,...
Owner: Informa PLC
Malaysia Should Consider Hybrid Oil Palm Materials Proven Successful In Colombia -- Industry Veteran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should explore the introduction of hybrid oil palm materials proven successful in Colombia to combat diseases, said industry veteran Abdul Rahim Syed Mohd. Abdul Rahim said in a statement that the...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Navigating Medicare as a U.S. Expat in Panama: Coverage, Costs, and Smart Strategies for Retirees from a local agent with a Dual Lens
Panama has long been a magnet for U.S. retirees, drawn by its stunning beaches, affordable lifestyle, weather and a world-class healthcare system that rivals many in the U.S. at a fraction of the cost. With modern hospitals in Panama City and...
Owner: David Young
Driver Of Colombian Politician’s Assassin Sentenced To 21 Years
A man who admitted to driving the teen assassin of Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in June has been sentenced to 21 years in prison, the prosecutor’s office said Tuesday. Uribe, 39, died in the hospital weeks after he was gunned down...
Owner: John & Sola Momoh
Visiting Colombia Discouraged by U.S. Agencies
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)Two United States agencies recently updated travel advisories focused on discouraging international travelers from visiting the Republic of Colombia this year. From a health perspectovem the U.S. Centers of Disease Control...
Colombia Successfully Wraps Up Its Participation at IMEX Las Vegas 2025
Colombia successfully concluded its participation in the IMEX Las Vegas 2025 trade show, consolidating its presence in the sector. Credit: ProColombia. Colombia successfully concluded its participation at IMEX Las Vegas 2025, one of the world’s...
Owner: Non-transparent
Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending
Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...
Owner: Jeff Desjardins
Five-Year Survival and Associated Factors in COPD Patients in Colombia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous inflammatory respiratory disorder characterized by persistent symptoms such as dyspnea, chronic cough, and sputum production, resulting from structural and functional...
Owner: Informa PLC
Vincentian NYPD officer dies days after Brazilian Butt Lift surgery
Vincentian American Alicia Stone Front Page November 4, 2025 A Vincentian American woman who was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Colombia and rushed to the Fundación Valle del Lili Hospital on Thursday, October 23, 2025, has died. The woman...
Owner: Interactive Media Ltd (Corletha Ollivierre, Editor & Chairman)
Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano Proves Wellness Is More Than a Tourism Buzzword
At the foot of Costa Rica’s most photogenic volcano, La Fortuna has quietly rewritten the story of what travel can be. Once a frontier town for thrill-seekers chasing molten lava, it has reinvented itself as a sanctuary for restoration—where hot...
Owner: Editorial Global de Publicaciones S.A.S. (Non-transparent)
Recruits trained abroad, rotating cast of leaders: This Nigerian drug cartel was always a step ahead — till Delhi cops caught on
In 2013, Nigerian national Lolo was in London studying a sponsored course on health and pharmaceuticals. Among other things, she allegedly learnt how some pharmaceutical grade chemicals — known to be highly addictive — were made. Police claimed...
Owner: Goenka Family
For Trump, There Is No Rock Bottom
“For anyone holding their breath,” someone said online a couple weeks ago, “waiting for this fascist Trump regime to hit rock bottom: There is no rock bottom. Their depravity will continue to shock the world, week after week, for as long as they...
Owner: Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit)
Bogotá-based Gómez Rodríguez & Asociados joins Alliott Global Alliance
Gómez Rodríguez & Asociados, a professional services firm from Bogotá, has become a member of Alliott Global Alliance. Led by partners with Big Four experience, Gómez Rodríguez & Asociados offers a wide range of services in areas such as...
¿Qué sabemos sobre el ecuatoriano y el colombiano devueltos a sus países tras el ataque de EE.UU. a un bote en el Caribe?
Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español Dos de los cuatro tripulantes que iban a bordo de una embarcación supuestamente cargada de drogas sobrevivieron al sexto ataque realizado por las fuerzas militares de Estados Unidos en el Caribe. El ataque...
Owner: Bradley Family
Shutdown to impact federal workers' pay. And, tensions grow between U.S. and Colombia
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Many federal workers expect not to get paid...
Owner: Northern Arizona University & American Government
Colombia: Venezuelan activists attacked in targeted shooting
Two Venezuelan activists were shot and injured in the Colombian capital Bogota on Monday in what local authorities suspect was a targeted, hitman-style attack. Yendri Velasquez, a human rights and LGBTQ+ activist, and Luis Peche, a political...
Owner: German Government
'Rude And Ignorant': Colombia's Gustavo Petro Rants After Trump Calls Him a Drug Dealer
Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro accused President Donald Trump of being “rude and ignorant” to Colombia after Trump called him an “illegal drug dealer” on Sunday. The Colombian government claimed that Trump’s remarks are a “direct...
Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family
Golden oyster mushrooms cultivated, sold in Florida
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The golden oyster mushroom, with bright yellow pillowy caps, are a popular buy that are sold in grow-your-own kits as well as standard grocery stores, farmer and gourmet markets. A University of Florida researcher warns it is quietly invading...
Owner: David Dunn-Rankin
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Resolve to Save Lives convene eight countries in Panama to strengthen infectious outbreak preparedness in the Americas.
Panama City, 20 October 2025 (PAHO) – With the aim of strengthening notification and response capacities for outbreaks and health emergencies in South and Central America, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Resolve to Save Lives...
Owner: United Nations