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Whether to Save a Stranger's Life
 Nancy R. Terry
If a stranger collapses on the street, would you come to his or her aid? That question was posed by a doctor of internal medicine on Medscape's Physician Connect.
President Calderón Confirms Government’s Commitment to Disabled Persons
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón confirmed his government’s commitment to equal rights and opportunities for disabled persons and announced that in 2009, over $1.6 million pesos will be invested in health, education and rehabilitation for this sector of the population.
Sobriety Under the Sun: Alcoholics Anonymous 7th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The local English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 7th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the NH Krystal Resort on January 23-25, 2009.
Ban on Fast-Food Ads Would Cut Childhood Obesity 18%
 NBER
A US ban on fast-food advertisements during children’s programming would reduce the number of overweight children in America by 18%, and would lower the number of overweight adolescents by 14%, according to a largest-of-its-kind study conducted for the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Sisters of Suicide Mum Take Aim at Nitschke
 Nicolas Perpitch
Euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke has been accused of "relentless self-interest and cruel insensitivity" by the family of Erin Berg, a Perth mother-of-four who committed suicide in Mexico using Nembutal, a veterinary drug promoted by Dr Nitschke.
MetLife Mexico Life Insurance Company Partners with Assist America
 PRNewswire
MetLife Mexico, the largest financial services and life insurance company in Mexico, announced today that it has partnered with Assist America, Inc., the premier provider of global emergency services through employee benefit plans, to protect 500,000 of its insureds with emergency travel assistance.
 len's life: The Big Show is Over and Now the Real Party Starts... Vallarta's High Season
 Len
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the producer, cast, stylists and male dancers as they prepare for the Big Show - an over-the-top street party and fashion show held on November 29th to celebrate the anniversary of blu THE ***** Salon and Spa.
Latin America's Women Crusaders Against Epidemics
 Diego Cevallos
With cutting-edge science, social organisation and a strategy that puts an emphasis on prevention and environmental controls, Cristina Díaz and her team checked the spread of dengue in Cuba, while María Monroy did the same with Chagas’ disease in Guatemala.
Cuban Embodies Changing Face of HIV
 Daniel Shoer Roth
"I only take action, and I don't accept myself as a victim," says the former Cuban dancer, Alberto Lamas, upon leaving the doctor's office. Closing the door, he says, "I leave my problems at the doctor's office."
Health - A Victim of Climate Change
 Diego Cevallos
More malaria, diarrhea, and asthma: these diseases are on the rise around the world because of environmental destruction and kill some three million children under five and two million adults a year.
Insomnia Drug Helps Jet-Lag, Shift-Work Troubles
 Maggie Fox
An insomnia drug that helps the body produce more of the sleep hormone melatonin may improve sleep for jet-lagged travelers and shift workers, researchers reported on Monday.
Mexico's Growing Assisted-Living Market Targets U.S. Retirees
 McClatchy-Tribune
With 75 million baby boomers heading toward retirement and the cost of private nursing care in the U.S. outstripping hammered retirement funds, Mexican developers say they have an irresistible product in the works: active senior and assisted-living facilities in a warm climate full of friendly people for as little as $1,100 a month.
Yo Me Amo (I Love Me) Campaign by VES
 Ed Thomas
The Yo Me Amo campaign started by V.E.S. in collaboration with CENSIDA (Centro Nacional para La Atencion Y Prevencion del Sida) and COESIDA (Consejo Estatal del Sida en Jalisco) will be 4 months in the works on December 1st - World Aids Day.
Blood Drive at the Vallarta Yacht Club
 Pamela Thompson
On December 10th from 8:30-11:30 am, there will be a blood drive at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta, sponsored by the Blood Bank, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, the American Consulate and the Vallarta Yacht Club.
Another Blow to Enforcement of Tobacco Control Policies
 Bobby Ramakant
Right after the strong and effective guidelines to stop tobacco industry interference in health policies were adopted by the government representatives of 160 countries including India, the pictorial warnings on all tobacco products that were supposed to become mandatory from 30 November 2008 in India, were, again delayed.
HO! HO! HO! Here Come the Holidays!
 PVNN
Get ready for an outrageously fun PV Wise Wo-Men meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd, as the Creative Director and founder of Blu THE ***** Salon, Len presents his own brand of humor and Christmas cheer at the IFC Clubhouse from 10 am to 12 noon.
An Open Invitation from V.E.S. on World AIDS Day
 Ed Thomas
Puerto Vallarta will commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1 with a march along the Malecón beginning at 8:30 am at Parque Hidalgo, followed by speeches by state and local dignitaries at Los Arcos and free rapid and confidential HIV testing in 3 locations.
Mexico Passes Right-To-Die Bill
 Aljazeera
Mexico's Senate has approved a right-to-die bill that would allow terminally ill patients to refuse further treatment. The senate voted on Tuesday for the bill that had already been approved by the lower house of parliament.
Countries Unite Against Tobacco Industry Interference
 Bobby Ramakant
November 22 2008, 160 countries agreed on strong new guidelines to block tobacco industry interference in global health policies and the implementation of the global tobacco treaty.
len's life: Red = Beauty a la mode, But blu = Fun Begins Now
 Len
What's the point of throwing a party if you're not going to give everyone something to talk about for a long, long time? When blu throws a party, we tend to go over the top, so don't miss our Phase 4 Begins Now party on Saturday, November 29th at 8 pm.
Faith in Hard Times Seminar, November 25
 PVNN
On Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Dr. Linda Abbott Trapp will present a seminar, "Faith in Hard Times," from 10 am to 12 pm at the Christian Community Church next to Parque Hidalgo in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
South-East Asian Diabetes Summit to Open Up in India
 Shobha Shukla
The Diabetes Summit for South East Asia is being organized in Chennai from 28th to 30th November 2008, by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), South East Asia Regional office (SEARO), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Bank.
Does Obama Still Smoke?
 Steve Schmadeke
On Thursday, as thousands of Americans, theoretically, gave up cigarettes for at least a day as part of the American Cancer Society's annual Great American Smokeout, some surely wondered if President-elect Barack Obama did the same.
Addressing HIV and IDU Issues Vital for TB Programmes
 Bobby Ramakant
More than 90% of the diagnosed TB patients are successfully completing treatment in Nepal today. Nepal's anti-TB programme has received appreciation in the south-east Asian region which is the result of ongoing government commitment and community support.
Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta News and Events
 Pamela Thompson
November has so far, been a whirlwind of activities - from charity events to welcome back parties, weddings to birthday parties! But there are plenty of things still in store to keep you healthy and happy in Puerto Vallarta this winter.
len's life: Phase 4: What's in it 4 You?
 Len
On Saturday, November 29, 2008, there will only be one place to be from 8 till 10 pm. And that's on the sidewalks and in the street in front of blu, The Salon and Spa, at Olas Altas 513 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Countries Meet to Limit Big Tobacco’s Influence
 Nick Guroff
Representatives of 160 ratifying countries currently meeting in Durban, South Africa will negotiate guidelines for a provision in the global tobacco treaty that will determine whether millions of people get the health protections they are now guaranteed under the treaty.
Caring for Children and Adolescents with Diabetes
 Amit Dwivedi
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This year's theme is diabetes in children and adolescents, a global awareness campaign that aims to put the spotlight on diabetes and highlight the message that no child should die of diabetes.
Elderly Men Get Free Viagra In Mexico City
 Associated Press
Mexico City is giving out free Viagra and other impotence drugs to men 70 and older. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the city is implementing the plan because sexuality "has a lot to do with quality of life and our happiness."
 A Very Busy Nine Days For V.E.S.
 Ed Thomas
Handing out condoms at several Puerto Vallarta nightclubs on October 31st was just the beginning of a very busy nine days for the Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA team as they continue their fight against the HIV epidemic in the Banderas Bay region.
Prescription Drugs Kill 300 Percent More Americans Than Illegal Drugs
 David Gutierrez
A report by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission has concluded that prescription drugs have outstripped illegal drugs as a cause of death.
Blood Donors Needed in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
At this time, blood is URGENTLY needed for Gib Hauersperger, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, as well as many other people in Puerto Vallarta who are hospitalized and need your help, so PLEASE consider donating a pint today.
A National Partnership for TB Care
 Bobby Ramakant
A national multi-stakeholder partnership for TB care and control is shaping up in India. Last week on 4 November 2008, representatives from a range of TB stakeholders participated in a day-long meeting at LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases in New Delhi
With Proper Care, Adolescents with Diabetes Can Lead Full and Healthy Lives
Amit Dwivedi
According to IDF, globally there are 500,000 children under age 15 with type 1 diabetes. With careful management by doctors, nutritionists and psychologists, and support from their parents, these young people can lead full and healthy lives.
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