Single Use Plastics Act Remains in Effect in Puerto Rico
The Single Use Plastics Act in Puerto Rico remains in effect, although the ban on single-use plastics has not yet fully taken effect.
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Cataracts and Diabetic Retinopathy: Prevention Is the Best Tool to Protect Vision
As people age, changes in vision are common, but that doesn't mean they should be assumed as an inevitable consequence of aging.
DACO Resumes Inspections of Veterinary Scales
Hiram Torres Montalvo, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO), announced on Monday that inspectors from Weights and Measures will visit veterinary clinics…
Historic Ceiba Tree in Ponce Loses Its Last Branch After Years of Deterioration
The last branch of the historic Ceiba tree in Ponce fell on Monday, marking the final chapter of one of the city's most important…
Nurse Allegedly Admits to Treating Brother Without Authorization
A nurse at Hospital San Carlos Borromeo in Moca allegedly admitted to treating her brother without being on duty, according to patient Coralys Vega.
Toa Baja Prioritizes Community and Reconstruction
The mayor of Toa Baja discussed the municipality's main problems, including security, elderly care, and health.
Government Addresses Sargazo Invasion; Accumulation Has Been Historic
The government is addressing the invasion of sargazo, a type of seaweed, in various municipalities in Puerto Rico.
Historic Grant Boosts Creation of Antibiotics with Artificial Intelligence in Puerto Rico
For the first time in Puerto Rico, a researcher has received a grant to create new antibiotic compounds using artificial intelligence (AI), which could…
The Business Behind the Game: Pokémon Cards Gain Value as Investment in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, what started as a simple card game has turned into a lucrative business, with Pokémon cards gaining value as an investment.
Ceramics as a Path to Wellbeing for Children and Youths
Salomé Lyle Abreu, 12, Ángel Trinidad Merced, 13, and Kamila Mercedes Merced, 14, had never worked with clay to create ceramics before.
Citizens Adjusting Budgets Amid Rising Gasoline Prices
Some citizens have limited the amount of gasoline they buy due to the increase in prices.
Windy Conditions and Showers to Affect Several Areas in Puerto Rico
The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan reported that a combination of a weak tropical wave and an intensification of the trade winds…
Experts Urge Discussion on Penile Cancer in Puerto Rico
Penile cancer can start as a small, seemingly harmless lesion, but if left untreated, it can quickly spread to the inguinal area.
San Juan Animal Center Receives Funds to Promote Adoptions
The San Juan Animal Protection and Adoption Center received economic aid to continue its animal welfare services.
Study: 50% of Puerto Ricans Believe Most Politicians Are Corrupt
A study by the Institute for Social Research and the University of Puerto Rico found that 50% of Puerto Ricans believe most or all…