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Dancing for Life in Mexico City
 UNFPA
‘Dance mobs’ – both on city streets and within the confines of the XVII International AIDS Conference – are just one of many tactics the organizers of Dance4Life are using to empower young people to push back the AIDS epidemic.
All US Adults Could Be Overweight in 40 Years
 Amy Norton
If the trends of the past three decades continue, it's possible that every American adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects, where two-thirds of the population is already overweight.
Bill Clinton, Frank Giustra & Carlos Slim Donate $10 Million to Peru's Needy
 ANDINA
Peru will provide 50,000 free cataract surgeries over the next three years with a recent US$10 million donation from the Bill Clinton Foundation, Canadian philanthropist Frank Giustra, and the Carso Foundation of Mexican businessman Carlos Slim, Peru's foreign minister, Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde, announced on Thursday.
Irreverent Chef: Eat the Rainbow - Put Some Color in Your Life!
 Liana Turner
When it comes to a healthy diet, it's really more important what you DO eat than what you don't. Eat the rainbow. Blueberries, apples, green lettuce, yellow bananas, orange oranges, red plums, yellow peppers, crimson raspberries... you get the idea.
Don't Make Criminals Out of Drug Users - Experts
 Tan Ee Lyn
Injecting drug users are denied HIV drugs in some places in the world, making it much more difficult to combat the epidemic, experts told a conference on Tuesday.
 US Government Wrong on HIV Rates
 The Real Network
A new report says the number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is higher than the government has been estimating. The country had roughly 56,300 new HIV infections in 2006. an increase of about 16,000.
Could a Pill Replace Exercise?
 Nikhil Swaminathan
Good news for couch potatoes. There may be a pill that lets them watch their TV and get their exercise, too - without moving a muscle. Scientists have found a drug that mimics the effects of a workout by, among other things, increasing the body's ability to burn fat.
Mexican Government Announces Measure to Guarantee Supply of AIDS Medication at More Competitive Price
 Presidencia de la República
In order to ensure more competitive prices of retroviral medication in Mexico, President Felipe Calderón announced that the Mexican government has decided to eliminate the factory requirement, which will enable laboratories from other countries to import and commercialize this type of medicine, which will increase supplies.
Canada Blocks Mexican Pepper Importation
 UPI
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has banned the importation of Mexican jalapeno and Serrano peppers pending lab testing for salmonella.
Claim: AIDS Cure Less Than 10 Years Off
Science News
A German researcher says he is optimistic a cure for AIDS will be found within 10 years. As medical professionals gathered in Mexico City for the 17th annual AIDS conference Sunday, Hans Jaeger told Deutsche Welle in an interview research has enabled medicine to move from not being able to treat the syndrome in the 1980s to making it "more treatable" in the '90s.
12-Year-Old with HIV Cheered at AIDS Conference
 Alexandra Olson
"The boys and girls who live with HIV are here and we are growing up with many goals," Keren Dunaway said Sunday at the opening of an international AIDS conference where she shared the stage with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
AIDS Conference to Bring Together Top Scientists
Agence France-Presse
One of the largest conferences in the 27-year history of AIDS was set to open in Mexico City Sunday with an expected turnout of 22,000 scientists, policymakers and grassroots workers.
VES Launches HIV Prevention Project
 PVNN
After the formal launch of the CENSIDA-funded Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA HIV prevention project, V.E.S. President Paul Crist spoke to BanderasNews about what they are doing to reduce the number of new cases of HIV in Puerto Vallarta.
In-Suite Spa Treatments Exude Romance in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
For couples looking to spice up the night en-suite, the Diamond Bath for Couples is now available at the AAA Five Diamond Award winning, all-inclusive Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Washington Post Examines HIV Epidemic in Tijuana, Mexico
 Kaisernetwork.org
The Washington Post on Friday examined the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the border town of Tijuana, Mexico, where HIV prevalence is about three times that of the national average, with about one in 125 adults living with HIV.
Higher Number of HIV Infections Must Translate Into Leadership & Action by U.S. Government
PVNN
As the world's attention turns to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic with the convening of the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is anticipated to announce on August 3rd significantly higher HIV incidence numbers for the United States.
Update: Salmonella Traced to 2nd Mexican Farm
 Associated Press
The salmonella strain linked to a nationwide outbreak has been found in irrigation water and a serrano pepper at a Mexican farm, federal health officials said today.
Deportation Linked to HIV Risk in Male Injection Drug Users
 Newswise
Male injection drug users deported from the United States to Tijuana have four-fold higher odds of HIV infection compared to those living in Tijuana who were not deported there, according to a study to be presented at the International AIDS Conference on August 5, 2008 in Mexico City.
Mexican Hotels Join UN on HIV/AIDS Campaign
 Nelson Alcantara
Mexico City is to hold a major HIV/AIDS conference beginning next week. To coincide with this event, the United Nations and the Mexican hotel industry have joined forces to launch a campaign focusing on prevention, awareness-raising and improved workplace policies for those living with the disease.
Federal Government Creates State-of-the-Art Institute to Provide Care for Senior Citizens
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón signed a decree to create the National Geriatrics Institute, which will contribute to improving the health conditions and well-being of senior citizens and place Mexico at the forefront of medical ailments in this sector of the population.
Global AIDS Pandemic: UN Factfile
Agence France-Presse
Following is a snapshot of the global AIDS pandemic, based on a report issued on Tuesday by UNAIDS. The document was published ahead of the August 3-8 International AIDS Conference, taking place in Mexico City.
AIDS Vaccines: Where Do We Go From Here?
 PRNewswire
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and key thought leaders explore critical next steps for AIDS vaccine research at the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.
Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030
 Johns Hopkins University
Most adults in the U.S. will be overweight or obese by 2030, with related health care spending projected to be as much as $956.9 billion, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
VES Receives Grant Funding from Mexican Government
 Paul Crist
Thanks to a $500,000 pesos grant from the Mexican Government, VES is launching a comprehensive project aimed at stopping the spread of HIV in Puerto Vallarta and encouraging local residents to be tested and enter treatment when required.
FDA: Avoid Jalapenos From Mexico, Not US
 Lauran Neergaard
Only jalapeno peppers grown in Mexico seem to be implicated in the nationwide salmonella outbreak, the government announced Friday in clearing the U.S. crop.
Water Aerobics Classes in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
Do you suffer from arthritis or an injury that requires no impact exercise? A water aerobics class is now available in Puerto Vallarta that will help you gain flexibility and strength, while protecting sore joints from further damage.
All Eyes on Mexico for AIDS 2008
Mmegi
The eyes of the world will soon turn to Mexico City where the XVII International AIDS Conference 'AIDS 2008' will take place in early August. The conference will draw around 25,000 participants from across the globe, including many world-renowned leaders and experts in their field.
Summer Flip-Flops May Lead to Foot Pain
 New York Times
Researchers from Auburn University in Alabama studied the biomechanics of the flip-flop and determined that wearing thong-style flip-flops can result in sore feet, ankles and legs.
Drug Addiction Soars in Mexico
 Chris Hawley
The new border fence and intensified patrols by both Mexican and U.S. federal agents have made it harder for Mexican cartels to get drugs into the USA. As a result, more narcotics remain in Mexico where they are sold to local consumers.
Bill Clinton to Visit Africa, Mexico for Anti-AIDS Campaign
 Agence France-Presse
Former US president Bill Clinton on Tuesday announced an upcoming trip to Africa and Mexico to promote new programs by his Clinton Foundation to fight AIDS and malaria.
Salmonella Strain Found on Jalapeño, Recall Issued
 NEWSInferno
A lone Mexican-grown jalapeno pepper has tested positive for a strain of Salmonella that has sickened more than a thousand people across the country, prompting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to strongly warn consumers to avoid eating fresh jalapeno peppers or products made with them.
In Tijuana, a Market for Death in a Bottle
 Marc Lacey
Those in search of the barbiturate commonly known as Nembutal, so-called death tourists, scout out the veterinary pharmacies that abound in Tijuana. The shelves are fully stocked with tick medication for dogs, vitamins for horses and an array of bottles and boxes that make little sense to anyone but a veterinarian.
10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Diet Today
 ABC News
Health coach Dr. Asa Andrew has a different way of looking at health. He says his approach is easy; the human body is very complex, but health is nothing more than common sense. He's put together a list of 10 items that should be eliminated from everyone's kitchen, diet and lifestyle to keep them healthier.
Health-Mexico: Internet Can Be a Dangerous Pharmacy
 Diego Cevallos
Mexico is drafting measures to regulate the sales of pharmaceuticals over the Internet: reforms have been announced for laws dating back to the 1980s, when the world wide web did not yet exist, and new monitoring systems are in the works to track the who, how and what of online sales.
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