 | | |
 Health & Beauty
««« Click HERE for Recent Health & Beauty
VA Faces Agent Orange Lawsuit
 David Lord
For the 200,000 estimated Vietnam veterans suffering from Agent Orange exposure, a coalition of veteran's service organizations recently filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to force the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish new regulations.
Bad Water More Deadly Than War
 Thalif Deen
Bad water kills more people than wars or earthquakes, declares Anders Berntell, executive director of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
Mexico Sets Plan to Crack Down on Antibiotic Sales
 Associated Press
Mexican authorities say they will start cracking down on the sale of antibiotics without a prescription, something that is common in Mexico.
Lynn Rogers, PhD
 Your Guide for Navigating Life's Changes and Challenges
Integrating 25 years of experience as a licensed family therapist, ordained interfaith chaplain and life coach, Puerto Vallarta Psychotherapist Lynn Rogers offers individuals and their families the tools, support and guidance to integrate challenges into their lives and minimize emotional suffering.
Spice Up Your Health This Barbecue Season
 University of Western
A new study at The University of Western Ontario finds the sauces you use when firing up the barbecue this summer may provide unforeseen health benefits.
Obama Signs Health Care Overhaul Into Law
 Jason Leopold
Following a year of fierce partisan debate that deeply divided Republicans and Democrats, President Barack Obama signed a $940 billion health care bill into law Tuesday that will extend coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans and outlaw some of the health insurance industry's most controversial practices, such as dropping individuals from their plans when they get sick.
Inaugural Fundraiser for Calidad de Vida - Banderas Bay's Hospice Provider
 Patrick Harrison
The International movement of Hospice and Palliative Care is coming to Banderas Bay through a new non-profit agency, Calidad de Vida. Their first public fundraiser is set for Sunday, April 18 at Casa Isabel, where you'll enjoy a fabulous cocktail party with food, drink, live music and more.
US House Democrats Pass Historic Health Overhaul, 219 to 212
 David Lightman and William Douglas
The House of Representatives late Sunday passed by a 219 to 212 vote the biggest overhaul of the nation's health care system in more than four decades, sweeping changes expected to make coverage easier and cheaper to obtain.
U.S. Kids Even Fatter than Believed, Study Shows
 JoAnne Allen
Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health problems as they age, U.S. researchers said this week.
Child Obesity in Mexico On the Rise
 Mauricio González
Because of changes in eating habits, which go hand in hand with the hectic pace of life of Mexico City’s residents, 40 percent of children in the city are currently overweight or obese, said lawmaker Carlos Augusto Morales of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD).
Vallarta Yacht Club Luncheon Seminar Series - Hospice Care in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
On March 31st, the Vallarta Yacht Club Luncheon Seminar Series will feature Lisa Ozzello speaking on Hospice Care in Puerto Vallarta. Lisa is the founder of Calidad de Vida Hospice/Palliative Care, a new bilingual, bicultural non-profit agency that provides in home services to people in Vallarta.
 Spotlight on Vallarta: Opportunity Knocks in Puerto Vallarta with Life Vantage
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr introduces us to Protandim, a dietary supplement composed of five highly synergistic 'indirect antioxidants' that may actually inhibit aging, that has many people in Mexico starting their own home based business.
Scientists Identify Chemical in Bananas as Potent Inhibitor of HIV Infection
 Shantell M. Kirkendoll
A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a University of Michigan Medical School study published this week.
US AIDS Fund Flat-Lining, Groups Complain
 Sananda Sahoo
The debate between those who favour investment in AIDS treatment and those who favour investment in its prevention came to the forefront Thursday at a U.S House of Representatives hearing on U.S. investments in HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Are Dems Close to Sealing US Health Care Deal?
 Alan Fram
Top Democrats say they are resolving disputes over President Barack Obama’s health overhaul plan, but they face decisions on subsidizing coverage and are still hunting votes to push the vast package through Congress.
A Libertarian Take on Health Care
 The Real News Network
Matt Welch, editor of the libertarian magazine Reason.com, discusses health care with Paul Jay.
For Mexico's Gays, No IMSS Yet
 Rocío Zayas
Mexico City’s same-gender marriage law took effect on Thursday, but same-sex couples cannot apply to receive shared benefits for public health insurance, one federal official said Monday.
Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive on March 24
 Pamela Thompson
It is a daily battle searching for blood for critical patients in our local hospitals, so please join us for the Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive on March 24 at Los Mangos Library. If you do not qualify as a donor, please consider donating your time or cookies, juice or gift bag items for the donors.
Mexico Red Cross Workers Risk Their Lives to Save Others
 Dennis Wagner
Cruz Roja teams answered 20,000 medical calls last year in Nogales. Most of those were for illnesses and traffic accidents, where injuries resulted from misfortune. But the number of people intentionally murdered and maimed had proliferated.
Citing Drug War, Red Cross in Mexico Cuts Back
 Associated Press
Red Cross clinics in some parts of Mexico are refusing to treat people wounded by gunshots after finding themselves caught in the drug war, with cartel hit men intercepting ambulances to seize patients and even killing a Red Cross worker this week.
Heart Talks: Atrial Fibrillation
 Pamela Thompson
At 10 am on March 8, 2010 at Hospital CMQ Premiere Dra. Leslie Swindle and Dr. Carlos Hernandez will present 'Atrial Fibrillation' the final program of our very popular and successful Heart Talks series. Learn about new treatments, prevention and causes.
H1N1 Mutation Found in Mexico
 The News
Mexican Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova Villalobos said Wednesday during a press conference that one case presenting a mutation of the H1N1 virus has been detected in the country, and that this new virus mutation has been resistent to antiviral treatment.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta March 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
This is going to be short and sweet with another juicier newsletter to follow next week. We are working on some very interesting and lively group gatherings. Updates will be released as more information becomes available, but here are a few of the clinics scheduled for the coming weeks.
Health Secretary Córdova: Mexico Alert on H1N1 Remains
 Rocío Zayas
Despite the fact that the H1N1 virus is currently in an endemic stage, the epidemic alert will not be withdrawn in March or April, said Health Secretary, José Ángel Córdova Villalobos on Tuesday.
Childhood Obesity Prevention Should Begin Early in Life, Possibly Before Birth
 David Cameron
Efforts to prevent childhood obesity should begin far earlier than currently thought - perhaps even before birth - especially for minority children, according to a new study that tracked 1,826 women from pregnancy through their children's first five years of life.
Heart Talks: Dr. Adolfo Curiel at Cornerstone
 Pamela Thompson
As we progress through our series of Heart Care talks, HealthCare Resources is proud to present Dr. Adolfo Curiel speaking on 'Your Risks for Heart Disease' and what you can do to reduce the risks, at Hospital Cornerstone on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 10:00 am.
US, Mexico Align to Reduce Drug Use
 José López Zamorano
Mexico and the United States agreed Thursday to reduce the abuse of illicit drugs and its consequences on public health by establishing national, bilateral and regional measures.
US Health Care Summit Craps Out
 Doug Thompson
After seven-and-a-half hours of positioning, President Barack Obama, Republicans and Democrats failed to reach any agreement on health care reform and Obama now will do what he planned to do all along — push for a “my way or the highway vote” in the Democratic-controlled Congress.
Dementia in Extreme Elderly Population Expected to Become Epidemic
 Dawn Peters
University of California researchers found that the incidence rate for all causes of dementia in people age 90 and older is 18.2% annually and significantly increases with age in both men and women.
Mexico, U.S. Reject Drug Legalization
 The News
Mexican Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova Villalobos declared on Feb. 23 that the Mexican government is against the legalization of drugs. Córdova Villalobos’ point of view coincides with the vision of American antidrug “czar” Gil Kerlikowske, who believes keeping drugs illegal is the the best way to reduce drug use.
Immigration Equality Fundraiser at Hotel Mercurio
 Paul D. Crist
On Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 7-10 pm, Hotel Mercurio on the south side of Puerto Vallarta will be hosting a fundraiser for Immigration Equality, a US organization advocating for equality under immigration law for LGBT and HIV+ individuals.
Take Heart: Best Heart Foods
 Stephane Leung, MD, M.Sc
Over the years, scientists and nutritionists have studied the foods that are good for the heart, and some of these might come as a surprise. So, here's a list of foods that you should include in you diet.
February Heart Talks: Lynn Rogers Ph.D at Cornerstone
 Pamela Thompson
As HealthCare Resources continues our Heart Talks series, we are proud to welcome Lynn Rogers, Ph.D presenting 'Heart to Heart' on February 26 at Hospital Cornerstone. We will explore the impact of heart problems on you and your loved ones and identify specific tools for living your best life.
Arizona State Epidemiologist To Explore Dynamics Of Mexico's H1N1 Pandemic
 redOrbit
Influenza surveillance mechanisms in Mexico were adequate during the fast-spreading H1N1 outbreak in 2009, yet Mexico did not have the infrastructure to quickly identify the emergence of this novel strain, according to an Arizona State University (ASU) epidemiologist.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Vallarta Weddings
Tell a Friend
Site Map
Print this Page
Email Us
