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 Health & Beauty
Botox Nation: How One Drug Fixes So Many Problems
 Andrea Carter
Overactive bladder, diabetic nerve pain, excessive sweating, migraine headaches, voice tremors - these are just a few of the conditions that the drug Botox can treat. This week came the news that yet another condition might be alleviated by Botox - benign prostatic hypertrophy, or prostate enlargement.more »»»
Laser Might Zap Away Zits for Good
 Randy Dotinga
A prominent dermatological researcher says he's developed a laser treatment that zaps fat through the skin and could help people with conditions ranging from acne to obesity and clogged arteries.more »»»
Tattoo Blues
 Jessica Pasko
It seemed like a great idea in college to get that tattoo of a giant tiger on the forearm or that silver barbell through the lip. But now that they're entering the "real world," potential employers aren't quite as enthusiastic about body modification.more »»»
More than a Drugstore
 Eliza Barclay
Millions of Mexicans have become loyal customers of a discount drugstore chain called Farmacias Similares, where a consultation with a doctor costs only $2, most medications are under $5, and lab services like ultrasounds go for $12.more »»»
No Bikini Necessary
 Sue Fornoff
Renowned personal trainer and fitness instructor, Margot Rutigliano, invites women of all ages to relax, shape up and have some fun in the sun at her Bikini Boot Camp, a six night health inspired adventure in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.more »»»
Saving Lives With a Straw
 Jessica Golden
There's a promising new tool that has the potential to dramatically change the world's water supply problem. It's called LifeStraw, and it works just like a drinking straw. For the mere price of a frappuccino at Starbucks - about $3.50 - millions of lives could be saved.more »»»
Puffing is the Best Medicine
 Lester Grinspoon
The Food and Drug Administration is contradicting itself. It recently reiterated its position that cannabis has no medical utility, but it also approved advanced clinical trials for a marijuana-derived drug called Sativex, a liquid preparation of two of the most therapeutically useful compounds of cannabis.more »»»
Climate Change Drives Disease To New Territory
 Doug Struck
Valere Rommelaere, 82, survived the D-Day invasion in Normandy, but not a mosquito bite. Six decades after the war, the hardy Saskatchewan farmer was bitten by a bug carrying a disease that has spread from the equator to Canada as temperatures have risen.more »»»
An Annual Plea For A Sober Cheer For Cinco De Mayo
 Mary Sanchez
Here's a plea for Cinco de Mayo: Save it from going the way of St. Patrick's Day - a day of commercially driven binge drinking by people claiming to be "Irish for a day." I suspect some of the "Mexican-for-a-day" drinkers envision themselves downing tequila shots, thinking they are being one with their brethren in Mexico. Sorry, but no.more »»»
Around the World, Warmer Temperatures Mean More Infections
 Joy Victory
At first glance, an outbreak of diarrhea among passengers on board a cruise ship in Alaskan waters in the summer of 2004 seemed to be relatively harmless. Health officials theorized it might be the Norwalk virus, a bug that often affects people living in close quarters, such as in nursing homes, hospitals and cruise ships.more »»»
Is There a Dolphin in the House?
 Laura Gelezunas
A dolphin may be just what the doctor ordered in the form of therapy. For about two decades, physical therapists and psychologists have praised the effects of dolphin therapy and how swimming with dolphins can help the sick and handicapped. more »»»
Consumer Group Awards 'Bitter Pills' to Drugmakers
 Toni Clarke
It's one of the most recognizable logos in drug advertising: a light green luna moth that floats across the television screen during advertisements for Sepracor Inc.'s sleeping pill Lunesta.more »»»
Belly Fat Blues
 Shari Roan
Having a little paunch is just no good with a Speedo or bikini. Health-wise, it's none too pretty either. That bulge is the outward sign of a deeper problem: visceral fat, a kind of biological monstrosity that, in excess, wreaks havoc on the body, raising the risk for heart disease, diabetes, possibly even dementia and some types of cancer.more »»»
Lethal Injection May Cause Agony: Rights Group
 Daniel Trotta
Execution by lethal injection may cause excruciating pain, contradicting its reputation as a humane and thus publicly acceptable way to impose the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said.more »»»
Mickey Angelo Returns to Vallarta
 Sue Fornoff
Could you use help setting goals and seeing results? Professional Life Coach, Mickey Angelo, will be presenting a 3 hour "Coaching For Rapid Results" workshop at Gringo's Books & Coffee at Casa Tranquila in Bucerias on May 2nd at 10:30 am.more »»»
US Plan for Flu Pandemic Revealed
 David Lord
US Plan for Flu Pandemic Revealed - and it does not include Americans residing outside of the US. Administration scientists are weighing data that may alter their strategy on who should have priority for antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza.more »»»
Audiologists Devote Time, Money to Helping Poor Hear
 Sheryl Tucker
Dr. Amanda Silberer and Angi Martin-Prudent spent this year’s Valentine’s Day in Mexico, but it was hardly a vacation. They traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to distribute the hearing aids and batteries and train the patients on care and maintenance.more »»»
Hospitals Testing Mexican Drug for Scorpion Stings
 William Hermann
When 15-month-old Molly Hunter was stung by a scorpion on Super Bowl Sunday this year, her parents made what they now believe was a lifesaving decision and rushed to Chandler Regional Hospital.more »»»
Study: Praying Won't Affect Heart Patients
 Malcolm Ritter
In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that having people pray for heart bypass surgery patients had no effect on their recovery. In fact, patients who knew they were being prayed for had a slightly higher rate of complications.more »»»
Sunscreen Makers Sued, but Doctors Defend Products
 ABC News
A class-action lawsuit filed recently alleges that five manufacturers of sunscreen have made false and misleading claims about the cancer-protective benefits of the products.more »»»
April Events at Cornerstone Hospital
 PVNN
In April, Cornerstone Hospital is planning a series of health-related activities and events designed to keep you healthy and happy all month long. From some great support groups to Skin Clinics and check-ups, the staff at Cornerstone is ready to assist you in any way they can. more »»»
Agent Orange Victims Gather to Seek Justice
 Reuters
Vietnam War veterans from the United States, South Korea, Australia and Vietnam gathered on Tuesday to call for more help for the victims of the Agent Orange defoliant used by the US military.more »»»
Hospital Cornerstone Upcoming Events
Pamela Thompson
Here's to a healthy Semana Santa! Spring is here, Easter is just around the corner, and Cornerstone Hospital is offering a variety of health-related events to help you stay healthy and feeling your very best.more »»»
Nasal Surgery Brings Hope to Migraine Sufferers
 ABC News
Bonnie Muir has lived with paralyzing migraines since she was a teenager. At times, her headaches and the nausea that follows have been so unbearable that she has dunked her head into a sink full of ice to dull the pain. So when Muir heard about a simple nasal surgery that could cure or dramatically reduce the number of migraines in some patients, she tried it.more »»»
Faith Healer Protects Mexican Presidential Hopeful From Enemies
 Associated Press
A faith healer known as the Black Wolf brushed basil plants over the face of Mexico's front running presidential candidate on Sunday to protect him against his enemies.more »»»
200 Report Sickness on Cruise to Mexico
 Cheryl Clark
More than 200 people who returned to San Diego yesterday from a cruise to Mexico reported suffering a highly infectious stomach illness. Their reports prompted public health officials to alert area physicians that they should expect more cases of the ailment in coming days.more »»»
Medical Expo and Forum
 Pamela Thompson
Find out about the health care options available to ex-patriots as the American Consulate of Puerto Vallarta sponsors a Medical Services Forum and Exposition at the Hotel Marriott on March 31, 2006 at 9:30 am.more »»»
Operation Smile Treats Tens of Thousands of Children
 Lisa Jardanhazy
Operation Smile’s highly specialized teams of medical volunteers have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of indigent children in the US and abroad as they provide reconstructive surgery and related health care to those who suffer the shame and humiliation of facial and other debilitating deformities.more »»»
Total Fitness Gym
 "...it's fun and I really love it."
Total Fitness Gym in Marina Vallarta has been helping women get into shape for over four years. Recently, the gym was sold to Elisa Tovar, a long-time physical fitness instructor, and she has taken the helm and implemented a new way to think about exercise and the body.more »»»
For Hospital Menus, Overdue Surgery
 Kim Severson
For the sick, nourishment is a lifeline to healing. But in American hospitals, food is often the top complaint of patients and their families. In some facilities, more than a third of the food served on an average day goes untouched. Hospital food has become a national joke.more »»»
Study: Number of Fat Children will Increase Sharply
 AP
The number of overweight children worldwide will increase significantly by the end of the decade, and scientists expect profound impacts on everything from public health care to economies.more »»»
Where Prostitutes Also Fight AIDS
 Monte Reel
Paula Duran is an outreach worker with a style of her own. That style - heavy on fishnet, tattoos and suggestive poses - is at the heart of an ideological disagreement between Brazil and the United States over the best way to fight AIDS.more »»»
Rotary Club Assists Las Varas Medical Clinic
 Christine Stanley
In April, a group of volunteers from the Rotary Club of Truckee and the Rotary Club of Tahoe City will venture down to Las Varas, Mexico, a town about 60 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, to construct a vision center at a privately run medical and educational clinic.more »»»
Students Embracing Virtual Sex
 Natalie Armstrong
Call it a sexual revolution of the virtual kind. Of more than 2,500 university and college students polled across Canada, 87 percent of them are having sex over instant messenger, webcams or the telephone, according to results of a national survey released on Monday.more »»»
Depression Support Group For Men & Women
 PVNN
Mental health is becoming an increasingly important issue - even for those living here in Puerto Vallarta. For this reason, Sueanne Hagemann Lineberger, M.A. will be leading a free bi-weekly support group for people suffering from depression every other Thursday from 7-8:30 pm at Cornerstone Hospital.more »»»
What about Health Care in Mexico?
 Sueanne Hagemann
In the 4 years I've lived in Puerto Vallarta many North Americans have asked me, “what about health care?” In the past, I always responded, “we have great doctors and hospitals in PV, but if I had anything really serious, I'd go back to the States for treatment” - but I won't be saying that anymore.more »»»
Indoor Pollution from Cooking on Wood Stoves Affects Women in Developing Countries
 American Thoracic Society
Women in developing countries who cook over a wood stove for years and inhale the smoke can develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and experience the same clinical characteristics, diminished quality of life and increased mortality rates as tobacco smokers.more »»»
Multiple Kissing Partners Could Spell Meningitis
 AFP
French kissing with multiple partners almost quadruples a teenager's risk of spinal meningitis, a potentially life-threatening disease, according to a study. Researchers investigated the background of 114 young men and women aged 15 to 19 who had been admitted to English hospitals with meningococcal disease in 1999 and 2000.more »»»
Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries
 Stephanie Saul
Americans are taking sleeping pills like never before, fueled by frenetic workdays that do not go gently into a great night's sleep, and lulled by a surge of consumer advertising that promises safe slumber with minimal side effects.more »»»
Clinics No Longer Under the Radar
 Anna Cearley & Sandra Dibble
The death last week of Coretta Scott King at an alternative clinic has brought attention to the proliferation of unorthodox treatment programs in Baja California and is raising questions over how they are monitored.more »»»
Sun, Sand, and Sickness
 Carly Weeks
A new poll has revealed that more Canadians are worried about losing their luggage while on vacation than contracting a disease. Up to 6,000 Canadians are diagnosed with Hepatitis A and B each year, two diseases that are easily preventable.more »»»
Late-Stage Cancer Patients Flock to Mexico for Treatment
 Elliott Spagat
Like thousands of other desperately ill Americans, Coretta Scott King was apparently hoping for a medical miracle when she crossed into Mexico. For a half-century, patients have flocked to clinics south of the border for treatments that are shunned, prohibited or regarded as outright quackery in the United States.more »»»
Bush's Health Plan Called Smart Politics; Critics See a 'Gimmick'
 Peter G. Gosselin
When President Bush's critics would charge that the administration's healthcare policy — which emphasized tax-advantaged health savings accounts — was tilted in favor of the rich, supporters had an easy answer.more »»»
Lights, Camera - Now Smile - Action!
 Len Greenough
With the New Year practically one month old, if you haven't already done so, it's time to consider a new you. You've seen the self-help books. They all say the same thing. Truthfully, the answers all lie within you. So you'd better get busy.more »»»
Alternative-Medicine Clinics in Baja have History of Controversy
 Anne Cearley & Penni Crabtree
Battling advanced ovarian cancer, Coretta Scott King joined a long list of desperate people to seek out questionable alternative medical therapies south of the border in Baja California.more »»»
February Events at Cornerstone Hospital
PVNN
In February, the folks at Cornerstone Hospital are planning a series of health-related activities and events designed to keep you healthy and happy all month long. From some great speakers and support groups to Blood Drives and check-ups, the staff at Cornerstone is ready to assist you in any way they can.more »»»
Kenya Outraged by Kiwi 'Dog Food' Relief
 AFP
Officials in drought-stricken Kenya recoiled with outrage to a plan by a New Zealand woman to send "dog food" for starving children, even as she said the product was fit for human consumption.more »»»
Pentagon Fired 244 Gay Doctors, Nurses, Medical Specialists
 Nathaniel Frank
A University of California research center released data today showing that the military has fired 244 medical specialists under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The figures cover 1994 through 2003, the first ten years of the policy.more »»»
Wine Tipplers Buy Smarter Food Than Beer Drinkers
 AFP
The stereotype of the beer drinker as a lover of cholesterol-boosting snacks has been borne out by a study that also confirms that wine drinkers are likelier to tuck into something light and healthy.more »»»
HIV Rate of Mexican Migrant Workers on the Rise
 Courtney Burks
New efforts to test and treat Mexican migrant workers for HIV are in development throughout California, along with education methods and materials, as part of a new study showing rising rates of the virus among the population.more »»»
US Weighs Obesity Surgery Options
 BBC
As more people abandon New Year's resolutions to lose weight and turn to obesity surgery, doctors are debating which type is safest and best. And researchers are uncovering some surprising trends.more »»»
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