The appearance of several snails which, based on characteristics visible in photographs shared on social media, could…
Category: Health
Current news reports on health issues that cover the province of Holguín, Cuba and the rest of the world.
Blockade of Cuba Hinders Study of Hereditary Ataxias
As is the case across the country’s healthcare services, the supply of medications and diagnostic tools…
Discussion on Palliative Care in Holguin
The role of palliative care was the central theme of the October meeting of the Non-Communicable…
U.S. Dermatologists Develop an Oral Pill for Hair Loss in Men
A group of U.S. dermatologists from the company Veradermics, based in Connecticut (USA). Recently announced positive results…
Lenin Hospital Uses Instrumental Music to Stimulate the Auditory Nerve in Newborns
The “Skin-to-Skin” ward, part of the Neonatology Department at the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin General University Hospital,…
Russia registers Cuban medicine for tumor treatment
The Russian Ministry of Health registered the Cuban drug Nimotuzumab. Used for the treatment of malignant tumors…
Dutch Foundation Collaborates with Public Health in Holguin
The Dutch foundation *Stichting Cuba Adelante* is collaborating with public health services in the province of…
Holguin Focuses on Skin Cancer Prevention
On October 22nd, the Holguin Botanical Garden will host a community event designed to facilitate the…
Aging well: the art of adding years with health, meaning and joy
Hello, my friends. It’s good to find you again in this column. Today I want to tell you…
Warnings Issued Regarding Risks of “Shaka Mixer Energy Vodka” Consumption Among Youth
In recent times, the consumption of the energy drink “Shaka Mixer Energy Vodka”—a blend of vodka…