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Is buying meds online safe?

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Although they are cheaper, buying medicines online can be a risk. Ask you doctor and pharmacist before doing so. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with Dialogo, the University of Puerto Rico's newspaper.

An option for diabetics

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Scientists are developing new sweetener options for diabetic patients. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with Dialogo, the University of Puerto Rico's newspaper.

Barnacles and blood clots

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Scientists from the University of Puerto Rico and members of CienciaPR collaborate in a study that finds that barnacle glue formation is almost identical to blood clot formation. This article is part of CienciaPR's collaboration with El Nuevo Dia.

Federal Agency retracts conclusions on Vieques

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The Federal agency that almost a decade ago said that NAVY practices in Vieques posed no health risks for the island's residents is now retracting its conclusion, after being confronted by a group of Puerto Rican scientists with evidence that showed that they were wrong.

"Hidden" Vieques reports

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Evidence that the contamination created by the NAVY practices in Vieques has caused a variety of health issues in the island's residents is abundant, but the information wasn't made available until recently.

Bioluminescence: Learn about Vieques Puerto Mosquito Bay

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We all know the beautiful light shows that our bioluminescent bays provide, but: Do you know what causes this pehnomenom? Do you understand how humans can impact the luminescent capacity of these bays? or How we can help to preserve them? Our new collaborator, Mi Puerto Rico Verde helps answer these and other questions. To see the original article and other content on the environment and a sustainable lifestyle please visit Mi Puerto Rico Verde.

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