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Medical Teams International Sends Local Volunteers, $680,000 in Medicines to Help Mexico's Flood Victims
 Barbara Agnew
Volunteers and medicines from Medical Teams International are leaving next week to help thousands left homeless by floods in Mexico. Medical volunteers from the Pacific Northwest depart Nov. 17 to care for families camped in temporary shelters the Mexican state of Tabasco.
Cholera Fears as Mexican Flooding Worsens
 Environmental Graffiti
Officials fear cholera and other waterbourne diseases may run rampant. Military trucks distributed food, clothing, and bottled water to victims as boats worked tirelessly to rescue those still stranded on rooftops.
 Surgery Success for Eight-Limbed Girl
 Reuters
Doctors in India successfully operate on a two-year-old girl born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs.
Disease Fears in Flood-Hit Mexico
 Aljazeera.net
Tens of thousands of Mexicans, living in makeshift shelters after massive flooding, are threatened by diseases such as cholera, according to health officials. Colds, respiratory illnesses and foot fungus have already become common, and doctors fear outbreaks of more serious diseases due to a lack of running water.
Face Up at The Rejuvenation of Beauty
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone wants to put their best face forward and as we age, this may become more of a challenge. A group in Puerto Vallarta lends a hand by showing some options to a live audience at last week's "The Rejuvenation of Beauty" event.
Argentina: Cosmetic Surgery Hotspot
 Reuters
Argentina is the new vacation hotspot if you're looking for a holiday and a tummy tuck all-in-one. The country now has one of the top ten highest volumes of surgeries in the world, trailing the US, Brazil and Mexico.
Eight-Limbed Girl's Rare Operation
 Reuters
Indian doctors are operating on a two-year-old girl who was born with eight limbs in southern Bangalore.
Intriguing Approach to Developing Treatments for Chagas Disease Found
 ScienceDaily
Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, affects about 18 million people in the American continent. Unfortunately, there is no satisfactory treatment for the disease: the existing drugs have severe side effects, require long courses of treatment, and show variable effectiveness.
Medical Tourism Offers Hope to Control Health Care Costs
 PRNewswire
One of the most promising solutions for the United States soaring health care costs may be found in sending patients outside the country for care, according to a new study released by the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Down's Patients Lifted Up by Art in Mexico
 CCTV.com
The Mexican School of Down Art provides art education to adults with Down syndrome. It recently opened its doors to show the results of a program that have stunned experts and art fans alike.
The Villa Group Rebrands Spa in Nuevo Vallarta
 Dawna Robertson
With remarkable weather, abundant recreational diversions, superb regional cuisine and rich culture, Nuevo Vallarta has yet another draw with The Villa Group’s rebranding of the Tatewari Spa at Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa.
Sweat Lodge Helps People Connect To Higher Power
 Rob Varela
"Aho! Mitakuye oyasin." As they enter and exit the sweat lodge, participants are required by tradition to say these Lakota tribe words, which mean "all my relations." Thus begins the sacred American Indian ritual of purification and healing that happens in the inipi, or sweat lodge.
Giving Rabies Vaccine is Sure Way to Protect Pets
 Denise Flaim
Rabies has been eradicated. No, wait just a second. It's poised for an outbreak. News reports in recent months have offered conflicting information about this deadly disease, the poster child of which is the foaming-at-the-mouth, deranged, marauding stray dog.
Happy and Healthy in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you're a visitor, a snowbird or a full-time resident, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Monthly Newsletter & Calendar will help keep you healthy and happy this November.
Mexican, Latin American Immigrants Lacking In Health Insurance Coverage
 The Kaiser Weekly
While Latin American and Mexican immigrants account for a large portion of the U.S. work force and often work in dangerous occupations, they also typically are not offered health insurance by their employers.
A Deadly Disease Makes an Unwelcome Comeback
 Family Security Foundation
A disease that is familiar to Americans who read Victorian-era novels is making a modern comeback, in versions that are resistant to today’s advanced medical technologies. Why is it spreading, and who is vulnerable? FSM Contributing Editor Pam Meister has a report that will stun you.
Wise Women Welcome Jenny McGill
 Pamela Thompson
Wise Women of Puerto Vallarta is pleased to announce the fabulous Jenny McGill will be the next wise woman to speak in the Hospital Cornerstone meeting room on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 10 am.
Suicide Increasing Among Mexican Youngsters
 Prensa Latina
The number of suicides for economic reasons among Mexican youngsters has increased four fold in the last 15 years, a study by the National Statistics, Geography and Computing Institute (INEGI), released by Mexican press, revealed on Saturday.
Body & Soul: Renergize In Riviera Nayarit With These Spa Packages
 TravelVideo.tv
Mexico's newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, features world-class spas featuring contemporary treatments and traditional, authentic remedies at an impressive array of resorts which range from deluxe all-inclusive to super high-end luxury retreats.
Doin' Some Good in the Neighborhood
 PVNN
At a ceremony held at the Valle de Banderas Presidencia earlier this week, Amigos de Bucerias, A.C. Vice President, Harold Sokolove presented a donation of three Phillips AEDs to the Bahia de Banderas Municipality.
US Could Not Catch Mexican with TB
 Eileen Sullivan
For the second time this year, the federal government has failed to stop a man infected with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis from traveling to and within the United States.
Yoga and Surfing Vacations in Sayulita
 Sandy Stahl
Find a healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit in Sayulita, Mexico. Via Yoga, a world leader in deluxe yoga/surfing vacations, is offering 11 four or six-night yoga vacations from November 2007 through April 2008 at Villa Amor in Sayulita.
Mexico Hoping to Drive Down HIV/AIDS with Prevention Program
 Kenny Goldberg
In 2004, UCSD's Division of International Health launched a research project in Tijuana. The aim was to find out the extent of HIV in the area, and to help prevent people at high risk from becoming infected. That program has inspired an HIV prevention effort that's rolling out all across Mexico.
A Woman-Made Miracle
 RH Reality Check
RH Reality Check's Emily Douglas spoke with María Luisa Sánchez Fuentes, executive director of the Grupo de Información en Reproducción Elegida (GIRE), or the Information Group on Reproductive Choice, about the "woman-made miracle" that took place in Mexico City in April 2007.
Study Seeks Genetic Links to Being Gay
 Lindsey Tanner
Julio and Mauricio Cabrera are gay brothers who are convinced their sexual orientation is as deeply rooted as their Mexican ancestry. They are among 1,000 pairs of gay brothers taking part in the largest study to date seeking genes that may influence whether people are gay. The Cabreras hope the findings will help silence critics who say homosexuality is an immoral choice.
A Refuge for Retirement
 Dudley Althaus
Drawn by the eternal spring weather and laid-back lifestyle, American retirees have been migrating to Ajijic for decades. Now, facing the sobering prospect that their money will run out before their last breath does, some are considering this lakeside village and other expatriate communities across Mexico as a cheaper place to get needed care through the end of their lives.
Wise Women of Vallarta Reunite
 Pamela Thompson
Wise Women of Vallarta are back in the swing of things for the high season! For our first speaker we welcome Dr. Linda Abbott Trapp, who will speak in the Hospital Cornerstone meeting room on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 10 am to 12 noon.
Campaign Puts a Healthy Accent on Good Eating
 Jaweed Kaleem
The Latino Nutrition Coalition brought its national campaign to South Florida this week, handing out thousands of bilingual healthy-eating guides along with this message: more rice and beans, fewer fast-food burgers.
Mexico, US Share Health Concerns
 Jenn Kistler
New Mexico shares more than just a border with Mexico. According to Paul Dulin, director of the Department of Health's Office of Border Health, residents in communities on the U.S.-Mexico border share similar health conditions.
Tequila Plant Could Deliver Potent Shot to Intestinal Ailments
 CBC News
Researchers in Mexico believe the carbohydrate called inulin found in the blue agave plant, commonly known for its role in producing tequila, could be used to deliver drugs to the intestinal tract.
Wellness International Network Expands into Mexico
 PRWEB
Wellness International Network is pleased to announce the continued expansion of Wellness International Network, with plans of emerging south of the border with a new Mexican affiliate, WIN Worldwide Mexico.
Throngs of Uninsured US Patients Seek Dental Care in Mexico
 Paula Bustamante
With aching teeth and a need to cut expenses, throngs of Americans are marching into neighboring Mexico for dental care, and saving hundreds to thousands of dollars in the bargain.
Bush Vetoes Children's Health Bill
 Agence France-Presse
President George W. Bush on Wednesday vetoed legislation expanding a health care program mostly aimed at poor children, a politically risky move ahead of the November 2008 elections.
Drug Trade, Once Passing By, Takes Root in Mexico
 James C. Mckinley Jr.
Times have changed. Today, Mexico is no longer just a transit country for drugs bound for the United States. It is a country of drug users as well.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta October 2007 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Putting Puerto Vallarta HealthCare Resources together on paper, in action, in place - and thousands of other details have kept things going non-stop. But here's some of the health-related clinics and programs we have planned for October.
Governors Push for Testing of Mexican Prescriptions
 Howard Fischer
Border governors agreed last week to do more to ensure that the prescription drugs purchased by U.S. residents in Mexico are safe and effective.
Dengue Fever Surges in Latin America
 Michael Melia
Dengue fever is spreading across Latin America and the Caribbean in one of the worst outbreaks in decades, causing agonizing joint pain for hundreds of thousands of people and killing nearly 200 so far this year.
US Cancer Ruling Heats Up Immigration Debate
 Alex Johnson
A long-simmering argument over what constitutes emergency medical care is shifting the financial burden for treating illegal immigrants with cancer to individual hospitals and charities, medical providers said Monday, adding fuel to the wider debate over immigration that has become a big issue in the presidential campaign.
TB Still a Leading Cause of Death in Many Countries
 InfoChange
In a review of the epidemiology of TB worldwide, researchers from the University of Cape Town in South Africa point out that research has provided new diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures but that we need to make them available to populations most at risk.
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