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Fruit Seeds Fight Dengue
 PVNN Archives
Scientists in the Gulf coast city of Veracruz have discovered that seeds from the tropical fruit guanabana are a powerful insecticide against the mosquito responsible for transmitting the dengue virus, even eliminating the insect's larvae.
Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay Area Doctors and Hospitals
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States Abstain From US Federal Sex-Ed Funds
 P.J. Huffstutter
In an emerging revolt against abstinence-only sex education, states are turning down millions of dollars in federal grants, unwilling to accept White House dictates that the money be used for classes focused almost exclusively on teaching chastity.
Mexican Girls Hit by 'Mass Hysteria' at Korean Nuns' School
 Agence France-Presse
Mexican girls studying at a strict boarding school run by a South Korean nun were to undergo psychological therapy Monday after hundreds of them were hit by a mysterious case of "mass hysteria," health officials said.
Index Would Forecast Arizona Desert Deaths
 Associated Press
An emergency room physician has devised a scientific index to predict the likelihood that illegal immigrants will die while walking through the Arizona desert during extreme heat conditions.
Fox Joins Others To Help Boy Get New Heart
 ksat.com
People on both sides of the US-Mexico border are reaching out to help a 7-year-old in need of a heart transplant, including a former Mexican president.
Culture a Barrier to Pap Tests for Mexican Women
 Reuters
Women in Mexico often avoid being screened for cervical cancer due to lack of knowledge about the disease, a cultural tendency to look to other family members' health before their own, and other factors, including guilt and denial, a new study shows.
Epidemic Ruled Out at School
 Lisa J. Adams
Government health officials who examined about 600 female students suffering from symptoms that sparked fears of an epidemic at a Roman Catholic boarding school said Thursday the mystery illness was psychosomatic.
New Mexico Approves Medical Use of Marijuana
 Reuters
New Mexico doctors are allowed to prescribe marijuana to help some seriously ill patients manage symptoms including pain and nausea under a bill signed into law by Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday.
Hospital Cornerstone April Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Here in Puerto Vallarta, April brings traffic, people and crowds! As we enter the Semana Santa holidays, events and programs at Cornerstone Hospital will be at a minimum due to the town's heavy traffic and parking. But in reality, I Need A Rest!
Dengue Surging in Mexico, Latin America
 Mark Stevenson
The deadly hemorrhagic form of dengue fever is increasing dramatically in Mexico, and experts predict a surge throughout Latin America fueled by climate change, migration and faltering mosquito eradication efforts.
Grand Velas All Suites Named 2007 “Most Excellent Spa Hotel”
 PRNewswire
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is the 2007 “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” in all of Mexico and Central America. That’s according to Condé Nast Johansens, which is owned by Condé Nast Publications and bestowed the prestigious designation.
Tequila Fruit Compound Could Help Treat Colon
 HealthDay News
Compounds derived from the blue agave - the fruit used to make tequila - show promise as a new way to deliver drugs to the colon, according to the results of early laboratory studies by researchers at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico.
Safety First and Full of Fun 
 PVNN
Canopy Tours and Outdoor Adventures are some of the most popular tours in Puerto Vallarta. BanderasNews videographer, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how Vallarta Adventures designs these thrilling ecological experiences with your safety in mind.
"Screw the Vets" : The Proposed Cash-In on Agent Orange Benefits
 David Lord
When compared to civilian contractors, we Veterans are being treated as a lower class of citizen. The "Civilian Agent Orange Act of 2007" that was recently introduced in House HR 972 IH, 110th Congress, is proof of that.
Migrant Workers Contributing to Spread of HIV Along US- Mexico Border, Researchers Say
 kaisernetwork.org
Some researchers say that activity along the border between the U.S. and Mexico is contributing to the spread of HIV in Mexico, PRI's "The World" reports. The number of HIV cases among Mexican migrant workers remains relatively low but is increasing.
Website Focuses on Health Issues Plaguing Hispanics
 Don Finley
The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) developed the HispanicHealth.info as a portal to share key information that can improve the quality of healthcare delivered to Hispanic populations. The information is directed to health professionals and the public.
The Push Down, The Push Out
 David Lord
The situation is worsening at Veterans Administration's Hospitals across America. As priorities shift to provide care for Iraq Veterans, older, disabled Veterans suffer the result of the current neglect in active duty Hospitals like Walter Reed.
Travelling Well
 Valerie Gregg
Knauft learned an important lesson the hard way: You can never be too prepared when you travel overseas. And simple solutions that minimize risks are often the best.
Transformation, Patzcuaro Style
 Eileen Pierce
We three women friends from the same pueblo in Mexico, middle-aged and then some, had come to Patzcuaro to shop. At the end of our third day, legs and hips sore from walking up and down the city streets, we found treasure - the massage of a lifetime.
Mexico Dengue Goes Deadly
 Prensa Latina
One out of every four dengue cases in Mexico is hemorrhagic, the most dangerous and deadly form, Mexican Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordoba asserted. The fight against dengue is one of the main health programs today.
A Glass a Day Keeps Your Stress Away
 Stress Management Society
If you stay hydrated, you help keep stress away. But there’s so much more to know about water, according to hydration specialist Dr F Batmanghelidjr. Read on for a quick summary, from how much you really need to how to drink it.
Dying Woman Loses Appeal on Marijuana as Medication
 Jesse Mckinley
Federal appellate judges here ruled this week that a terminally ill woman using marijuana was not immune to federal prosecution simply because of her condition, and in a separate case a federal judge dismissed most of the charges against a prominent advocate for the medicinal use of the drug.
Disability Ratings
 David Lord
The US Army and Marine Corps, which are bearing the brunt of the burden in Iraq and Afghanistan, tend to give their wounded troops lower disability ratings than the Navy and Air Force, according to Defense Department data.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
 PVNN
When you are on vacation the last thing you want to worry about is your health, so it's good to know that in Puerto Vallarta there are modern hospitals with bilingual doctors offering high-quality medical services and emergency care to tourists.
Mexico City Plans to Legalize Abortion
 Reuters
A bill that would allow abortions in the first three months of pregnancy is making its way through the capital city's assembly and supporters say they have well over the majority needed to pass it despite threats of protests by the Catholic Church.
PV Pirates MC Ride for Cerebral Palsy
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta Pirates are revving up for two exciting Charity Motorcycle Runs to benefit Proyecto Pitillal, Busca un Amigo A.C., a non-profit association for underprivileged Banderas Bay area children who are afflicted with cerebral palsy.
Citizens Who Lack Papers Lose US Medicaid
 Robert Pear
A new federal rule intended to keep illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid has instead shut out tens of thousands of United States citizens who have had difficulty complying with requirements to show birth certificates and other documents proving their citizenship, state officials say.
Former Half-Ton Man Leaves Home for First Time in Five Years
 Olga R. Rodriguez
Manuel Uribe, who once weighed half a ton, left his house Wednesday for the first time in five years.
Six people pushed Uribe's wheel-equipped iron bed out to the street where a mariachi band played and a crowd gathered to see the man who once weighed 1,235 pounds.
Mexican Military To Reinstate HIV-Positive Soldiers
 Associated Press
The National Defense Department said Tuesday it will reinstate four HIV-positive soldiers after Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that their expulsion from the armed forces was discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The Claim and the Conflict
 David Lord
Too often, Veterans are made to fight a new battle for their rightful benefits after returning wounded to America. This situation can only get worse as shrinking budget projections have caused the VA re-examine all areas of veterans' disability claims.
Retreat in Mexico: Pilates in Paradise
 FitSugar.com
Join Master Teacher Ellie Herman and staff of EHS Studios at the beautiful Mar de Jade for a week of Pilates and relaxation. Mar de Jade is a vacation- retreat center in Chacala, a stunning beach on Mexico's Pacific Coast, an hour and a half north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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