Sunscreen & Heat Safety (UCR study): Researchers at the University of Costa Rica report that wearing water-resistant sunscreen during hot exercise can slightly raise internal body temperature (about 0.2°C after an hour). The team stresses it’s not a reason to skip sunscreen, which still protects against sunburn and UV exposure. Healthcare Access (waiting lists): Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is changing how waiting list priority works. Time on the list won’t be the only factor anymore; clinical risk, severity, complication risk, and how the wait affects quality of life will determine priority categories. Medical Tourism (dental demand): A new report highlights how many U.S. adults travel abroad for dental care, with Costa Rica emerging as a top destination—driven by cost, insurance gaps, and the chance to combine treatment with a vacation. Mobility Apps (public approval): A Costa Rican urban mobility study finds 80% of people use mobility platforms, with most saying they improve daily life and family quality of life. Health Tech & Industry (catheters): Zeus/CathX Medical is expanding catheter sub-assembly manufacturing to Costa Rica’s La Lima Free Zone to scale production for growing customer programs. Public Health Capacity (ICD-11): PAHO and Mexico’s ICD-11 training partners wrapped a regional course that included Costa Rica, aiming to strengthen mortality coding in national health systems.