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Mexico Will Support Red Cross at Difficult Times
 Presidencia de la República
Being supportive means being not only responsible for one's own destiny but also for that of others, declared President Felipe Calderón, and invited Mexicans to take part in the 2009 Annual Collection of the Mexican Red Cross.
Is One Diet as Good as Another?
 Phyllis Picklesimer
Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower your triglyceride levels so you'll be less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. Not if you want to avoid cravings that tempt you to cheat on your diet. And not if you want to keep the weight off long-term.
Things You Need to Know About PV Doctors
 Pamela Thompson
Here in Puerto Vallarta there are many doctors and specialists offering high-quality emergency care and routine medical or surgical procedures. Here are some things you need to know when consulting a local physician, and how much you can expect to pay.
Who’s Cooking? (For Health, It Matters)
 Tara Parker-Pope
Home-cooked meals are typically more healthful than those prepared at restaurants. But just how much more healthful depends on who’s doing the cooking, where the recipe comes from, and even the dishes in which the food is served.
 Tropical Wedding Preparation Bliss
 Laura Gelezunas
Getting married in Puerto Vallarta is like a fairytale come true, so of course you will want to look and feel like a princess on your special day. Let Salon Diva's give you, and everyone in your Puerto Vallarta wedding party, the royal treatment.
Cancer Victim at Peace with Return to Mexico
 Oscar Avila
After two years of cancer treatment in the United States during which she used another's woman's identity, Mariana de la Torre is back on a dusty plot of land in this tiny town, a refuge that was her world during her early years.
OmBirthdayPartySurfYogaThingy
 Marla Hoover
Richard Baimbridge, Vallarta's newest and very accomplished yoga instructor, is hosting an OmBirthdayPartySurfYogaThingy, a fun-filled day of yoga, surfing, AcroYoga and Thai Massage at Om Yoga Studio in Sayulita on Sunday, March 15th.
Lake Chapala Not for Every Retiree
 Theresa Storm
Once a quaint fishing village, Ajijic and 14 other villages - collectively referred to as Lakeside or the Chapala Riviera - have, since the 1980s, become increasingly popular with retired Canadians and Americans.
Ladies and Gentleman of Vallarta, Thanks for a Great Becas Crystal Ball
 len
Thanks to all of you who stepped up to my challenge to be breathtakingly beautiful or handsome, this year's Becas Vallarta Crystal Ball at the Westin Regina Resort on March 5th was surely one of Puerto Vallarta's most glamorous evenings ever.
Obama Rolling Back Bush Limits on Stem-Cell Research
 Philip Elliott
President Barack Obama is ending former President George W. Bush's limits on using federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research, with advisers calling the move a clear signal that science — not political ideology — will guide the administration.
Holiday Might Give You More Than a Tan
 Susan Heinrich
Travellers looking for the simple pleasure of a week's holiday in the warm tropical sun are being given a chilly reminder: Even a short getaway to the Caribbean or Mexico can bring with it the risk of serious illnesses such as malaria and dengue.
Many Middle-Aged and Older Americans not Getting Adequate Nutrition
 Lynelle Korte
Micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C play essential roles in maintaining health. As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in these micronutrients lead to medical problems.
HIV Adapts to ‘Escape’ Immune Response
 Troy Goodman
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) adapts so well to the body's defense system that any successful AIDS vaccine must keep pace with the ever-changing immunological profile of the virus, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the University of Oxford in England.
Antidepressants May Thwart Quest for True Love
 Brandon Keim
Antidepressant drugs, already known to cause sexual side effects, may also suppress the basic human emotions of love and romance.
Irreverent Chef: Wheat Free, Gluten Free... What Does it All Mean?
 Liana Turner
Ten years ago, the necessity for wheat and gluten free products was virtually unheard of, but today, many are discovering that by making changes in diet (some subtle and some drastic) they can dramatically improve their health and life.
V.E.S. Visits Marriott CasaMagna Resort
 Ed Thomas
On February 17th and 18th, as part of their ongoing mission to test and educate as many people in the Banderas Bay area as possible, the V.E.S. HIV education and testing team held a health clinic at the Marriott CasaMagna in Marina Vallarta.
Eddie Ortiz: Beauty Tips for Healthy Hair
 Eddie Ortiz
February is almost over and how many of us have kept up with our New Year's Resolutions? I can't even remember the resolution I made, but here are some beauty tips you can begin TODAY that'll help you feel better about your hair year 'round.
Many in El Paso go to Mexico for Healthcare
 UPI
One-third of El Paso, Texas, residents cross the Texas-Mexico border to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, for medication and healthcare services, researchers said.
Mammogram - The Big and Small of It
 Pamela Thompson
I hold Mammogram Clinics and preach the importance of women having a mammogram all the time. And then I go nearly five years without one. Gee, anyone with some sense knows the statistics of breast cancer and the vital importance of having a mammogram.
len's life: Becas, Glamour, Handsome... What Don't You Get?
 Len
How often do you have the chance to really dress up to the nines in the balmy winters of Vallarta? The Becas Ball is Puerto Vallarta's most elegant and grand social event of the entire winter season, falling on Thursday, March 5th this year.
Healing Sanctuary Does Good Works in Mexican Village
 Nick Gallo
Like a jaguar on the prowl, the morning sun creeps out from a thicket of clouds and stretches itself resplendently across the sky. I hardly care, huddled in the sand under two blankets, shivering with headache, fever and chills. First day on vacation and I've brought a respiratory virus from home.
A Spoonful of Sugar Can Help Fight Malaria
 Bobby Ramakant
One teaspoon of moistened sugar placed underneath the tongue of sick hypoglycaemic children – a simple solution to a serious problem.
Outsourcing of Drug Trials Is Faulted
 Natasha Singer
As many American companies in the last decade have sent tasks like customer service and computer support to other countries, drug makers have followed suit by outsourcing clinical trials — the human studies that determine the safety and efficacy of medicines.
Mexico to Achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2011: President Calderón
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón reported that this year, Federal Government will invest nearly seven billion pesos in the construction of hospitals and health centers, adding that at this rate, Mexico will achieve universal health coverage in 2011, regardless of the economic conditions our country is experiencing.
CAPASITS in Need of HIV Specialist
 Salvador Murguía
The public/private HIV clinic that serves the Banderas Bay region known as CAPASITS, (Centro Ambulatorio para la Prevención y Atención de SIDA e Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual,) is actively seeking a new STD and HIV specialist.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Mid-February Update
 Pamela Thompson
It's nearly the middle of February, but seems the further I go, the 'behinder' I get! Updates will be released as more information becomes available, but here are a few of the clinics, programs and activities scheduled for the upcoming weeks.
Federal Government Assigns over $133 Billion Pesos to Health Sector
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón declared that despite the international economic downturn, Federal Government will assign over $133 billion pesos to the health sector, a 63% increase since 2006.
International Friendship Club Helps Children Born with Cleft Palate and Harelip
 Salvador Murguía
Since 1987, the IFC has funded a Cleft Palate program that provides free medical consultation and treatment to underprivileged children born with a cleft palate or harelip. Your donations are instrumental in creating new faces for the children.
Beauty, Blondes and Becas - a Formidable Combination
 len
Beauty, as we all know, is in the eye of its beholder. Beauty is a tangible and truly powerful thing, and how we deal with and handle it is crucial. Be fun, be happy, be gorgeous and - above all - be blonde, or your variation of beautiful...
36 People Die in Mexico Due to Cold Weather
 Xinhua
At least 36 people have died in Mexico in the last four months due to problems related to cold weather, the Mexican Health Ministry (SSA) said in a statement.
V.E.S. Mobile Detection Team Goes to Jail
 Ed Thomas
Several members of a Puerto Vallarta non-profit organization, Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA (known as V.E.S., or Vallarta Confronts AIDS in English,) recently spent three long and grueling days in the Ixtapa jail.
Thai Massage Valentine's Workshop
 Carolyn Songin
Yoga Vallarta welcomes is hosting a special Valentines Workshop on February 13th for individuals, partners and friends. Learn and experience Thai Massage and enjoy Valentine treats along with candlelight, soft music, chocolates and wine.
Veterans and Traumatic Brain Injury
 David Lord
A diagnostic tool (MRI) is being used to provide evidence of T.B.I. (Traumatic Brain Injury.) This, in my opinion, is a milestone for all veterans who have been directly exposed to explosive force concussion.
 Cause Plus Community Equals Collaboration for Puerto Vallarta
 Mike Sole
Last Friday's Red Ribbon event at Club Mañana was a huge success with over 150 caring people having a great time while raising much needed money for VES, an essential partner in the fight against the HIV epidemic in the Banderas Bay region.
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