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Food Dyes Linked to Cancer: Report
 QMI Agency
Many artificial food dyes that colour everything from breakfast cereal to ice cream should be banned because they pose cancer risks, a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest says.
New Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine Could be Ready by 2020
 Bobby Ramakant
The current tools are not enough to control tuberculosis epidemic. The 2009 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Control Report says that the incidence of TB per capita continues to go down since 2004 however the decline is just one per cent per year which implies that TB will not be eliminated for centuries if we conduct 'business as usual'.
US Veteran Care: More Questions Than Solutions
 Deb Weinstein
Two days after regulations went into effect making it easier for veterans to seek treatment for PTSD, members of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs met Wednesday with veterans, the mother of an Iraq war veteran who committed suicide, and members of the Veterans Health Administration to discuss other ways to help veterans get the help they need.
 Mexico Soon Will Require Prescriptions for Antibiotics
 11 News Houston
If the relentless violence has not hurt business enough, now pharmacies in Mexican border towns face a new hurdle.
2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress in Puerto Vallarta scheduled from August 24-26
 Sue Lyon
International medical tourism is estimated at $500 million USD per year, but Mexico is currently capturing only $122 million of the market. From August 24-26, Jalisco has an excellent opportunity of benefiting economically as Puerto Vallarta hosts the 2010 Global Medical Tourism Congress.
How Prepared Are We for the Next Great Flu Breakout?
 John M. Barry
It is the nature of the influenza virus to cause pandemics. There have been at least 11 in the last 300 years, and there will certainly be another one, and one after that, and another after that. And it is impossible to predict whether a pandemic will be mild or lethal.
The Many Health Benefits of Canela/Cinnamon/Cinnaomomum Verum
 Leslie Korn
Knowledge about the health benefits of cinnamon is increasing every day. Cinnamon has been shown to have positive effects on diabetes, stomach ulcers and high cholesterol. In fact, scientific results conclude that consuming 6 grams a day of cinnamon or less will lower cholesterol.
General Health Care Information Part 3: Insurance Coverage - Inpatient Services
 Pamela Thompson
Having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. In Part 3 of her General Health Care Information series, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson talks about insurance coverage for inpatient services.
In Pivotal Year for Global AIDS Response, Leading Scientific, Community and Policy Experts to Highlight New Developments and Key Challenges at AIDS 2010 in Vienna
 Positiv Leben Blog
Organizers of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010) – to be held in Vienna, Austria from 18 to 23 July 2010 – today announced 17 major plenary presentations, focusing on the primary issues facing the global response to AIDS.
In Case You Missed CNN's Shocker, 'Toxic America'
 Suzy Chaffee
Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee talks about 'Toxic America,' Dr. Sanjay Gupte's breakthrough series on CNN, shares her insights on how we can individually and collectively change our course, and offers easy and affordable solutions for living longer and healthier lives.
 Looking for a Puerto Vallarta Dentist?
 Dr. Adrian Octavio Lomeli
Dr. Octavio Lomeli is not only one of the most well established and reputable dentists in Puerto Vallarta, but has also taught many of the dentists now practicing in the area. For the last 25 years he has treated locals as well as Americans and Canadians who return to Vallarta for his services.
Universal HIV Testing and Immediate Treatment Could Reduce but Not Eliminate HIV/AIDS Epidemic
 Sue McGreevey
Implementing a program of universal HIV testing and immediate antiretroviral treatment (ART) for infected individuals could have a major impact on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Washington, DC, but a new study finds that it would not halt the epidemic, something that a previous report had projected.
Local 4x4 Club Travels into Remote Mountainous Areas to Deliver Needed Medications
 Bob Cohen
On the last weekend of June a group of local 4x4 Club members headed into the mountainous region of Nayarit to deliver much needed medications to poor people living in the remote, and almost impossible to reach, towns of El Hundido, San Padre, Los Lanitos, El Nogal, Las Mesas y Los Lobos.
McDonald's McNuggets Made With 'Silly Putty' Chemical
 Amy Graff
What kid doesn't love McDonald's Chicken McNuggets? The white meat chunks are tasty and perfect for little mouths and hands. And while most parents are aware that McNuggets aren't perfectly healthy, they probably don't know exactly what goes into making them.
General Health Care Information Part 2: Insurance Coverage - Outpatient Services
Pamela Thompson
Having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. In Part 2 of her General Health Care Information series, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson talks about insurance coverage for outpatient services.
Relieving Muscle Tension with Pilates
 Marcelo Micó
An unbalanced body tenses, becomes rigid and pulls itself upwards, continually stressing itself to remain active. After years of giving Pilates classes, I can assure you that by relaxing the excessive muscular tone, you get a 50% more improvement of your unconscious breathing.
Mexico Declares End to 14-Month Swine Flu Scare
 Associated Press
The government of Mexico lifted the alert for swine flu this week, officially ending the health emergency in the country where the illness first appeared 14 months ago.
Vollara is Heading to Puerto Vallarta
 Mike Magolnick
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities announces the start of “Fast Start Fiesta,” a Distributor promotion that ends with a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Airport Body Scanners 'Could Give You Cancer', Warns Expert
 Daily Mail UK
Full body scanners at airports could increase your risk of skin cancer, experts warn. The X-ray machines have been brought in at Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow. But scientists say radiation from the scanners has been underestimated and could be particularly risky for children.
G8 Commits $5 Billion to Maternal and Child Health, but Big Questions Remain
 Amy Boldosser
The first day of the G8 Summit answered some of the questions that maternal, newborn and child health advocates had about Canada’s signature G8 initiative, The Muskoka Initiative for maternal and child health.
TILT: The Illness Afflicting Workers Exposed to BP's Oil Disaster?
 SouthernStudies.org
Workers cleaning up the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico have reported suffering from flu-like symptoms that may be the consequence of exposure to chemicals in the oil as well as the petroleum-derived solvent being used to disperse the spill.
General Health Care Information Part 1: Emergency Services
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you're a visitor or a resident, having basic information on how health care services work in the Banderas Bay area is vitally important. In Part 1 of her General Health Care Information series, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson talks about local Emergency Services.
Mexico Fines Pharmaceutical Firms for Price Fixing
 IANS
Six pharmaceutical companies were fined more than 150 million pesos (11.6 million dollars) for conspiring to raise the price of medicine they sold to a social-services agency, said Mexico's anti-monopoly commission, the CFC.
Medical Consultations: How and How Much?
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources's Pamela Thompson, who has lived and worked in the Banderas Bay area for more than 17 years, explains everything you need to know about medical consultations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, including what you should expect - and what you should expect to pay.
Extending the Reach of Safe Abortion in Mexico
 Daniela Pastrana
In the last three years, some 65,000 women have visited public health facilities to find out about abortions, and 40,000 have undergone the procedure, the Mexico City health secretariat reported this month.
Model Predicts Individual's Vitamin D Needs
 Marcia Wood
Your skin tone and the amount of sunshine you receive - in addition to what foods you eat - all can influence the amount of vitamin D that your body has on hand for optimum health.
President Calderón Launches Mesoamerica Health Initiative 2015
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
Earlier this morning, Mexican President Felipe Calderón led the launching of the Mesoamerican Health Initiative 2015 at the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City.
Bill Gates, Carlos Slim Announce $150M for Health
 Associated Press
The world's two richest men are teaming up with Spain to donate $150 million to fight malnutrition, dengue, malaria and other health problems in Mexico and Central America.
Mexico Cracks Down on Self-Prescribed Antibiotics
 Ken Ellingwood & Cecilia Sanchez
Pharmacies technically can't sell the drugs without a prescription, but most do anyway. They're about to face tighter oversight and stricter fines. H1N1 helped spur the changes.
Improve Your Mental and Physical Well-Being with Pilates
 Marcelo Micó
Marcelo Micó explains the Pilates method of physical toning, a unique exercise system of stretching and strengthening developed by Joseph H. Pilates more than ninety years ago. Today, Pilates Educación is more than just a form of exercise: it is a way of viewing and living life.
Symposium Shows Progress in TB Vaccines
 Babs Verblackt
Steady progress is made in the development of new vaccines against tuberculosis (TB), researchers showed at a symposium in Spain. Several vaccine candidates are now being or soon will be tested in people.
1st 2010 Dengue Related Death in Vallarta
 PVNN
Dengue fever is on the march again, and beginning to make its presence felt in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The Health Department recently confirmed that out of the 13 dengue-related deaths that have been registered nationally in 2010, one was a 50 year-old woman from Puerto Vallarta.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta June 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Even though things slow down a bit as the heat and humidity return to Puerto Vallarta, there are some great summertime specials and quite a few clinics planned for the next few months. Here at HealthCare Resources, we're busy making plans for next season's new projects, clinics and services.
Discover Thai Yoga Massage on a Volunteer Vacation in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
 destinationpeacemexico.com
Thai Yoga Massage, it’s In – and Destination:Peace is bringing it to Mexico as part of the newest trend in travel, Voluntourism. They are now taking reservations for a Thai Yoga Massage Volunteer Vacation from December 11–16 in Punta de Mita, one of Mexico’s most popular travel destinations.
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