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 Health & Beauty
One-Day Fight Against Herpes
 Shari Roan
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new dosing regimens for the herpes drug Famvir that, used properly, can work in a single day to prevent or curtail an outbreak.more »»»
Jalapeño Pepper Component Hot Enough to Trigger Suicide in Prostate Cancer Cells
 NewsTarget.com
Capsaicin, the stuff that turns up the heat in jalapeños, not only causes the tongue to burn, it also drives prostate cancer cells to kill themselves, according to studies published in the March 15 issue of Cancer Research.more »»»
Recruiting Doctors from Abroad
 Abigail Palmer
Molina Healthcare and UCLA's Medical Graduates program aims at providing health care to some of California's most underserved communities, specifically focusing on Hispanic areas and training doctors from Latin American countries.more »»»
Patrons Keep the Faith in Folk Healers
 Lori Rodriguez
In Houston, folk healers, or curanderas, openly and profitably practice centuries-old traditions that are equal parts religion, medicine and spiritualism. All employ the use of herbs, oils, prayers, candles and amulets.
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Crossing for Care
 Melissa McEver
As the cost of health care continues to swell in the United States, more and more patients are going to Mexico for cheaper medical and dental care. Many border residents say they also feel more comfortable with Mexican doctors, who speak their language and understand Mexican American culture.more »»»
Bella Vita Retreat - Lose Weight and Look Great on the Beaches of Mexico
 PR.com
Bella Vita Retreat, known for their boot camp retreats, takes their signature programs, Beach Boot Camp and Bella Weight Loss Retreats to the beautiful sands of San Pancho, Mexico.more »»»
Mexican Migrants Vulnerable to AIDS Outbreak
 Marc Breindel
High levels of drug use and unprotected sex make Mexican migrant workers vulnerable to a devastating future wave of HIV infections, a new survey suggests. Sex work by Mexican migrants who can't find standard day labor raises their AIDS risk even higher.more »»»
Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Group in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted recently, or if it happened to you a long time ago but changed your life, therapist Sueanne Hagemann invites you to join a Free Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Group that she is starting in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Viet Nam Vets High Risks for Parkinson's
 David Lord
A study by Harvard scientists finds that people who reported being exposed to pesticides before 1982 had a 70% higher incidence of Parkinson's disease developing 10 to 20 years later than those who weren't exposed.more »»»
Scientists Take Step Toward Obesity Vaccine
 Amy Norton
In what could become a new weapon in the battle of the bulge, scientists reported initial success with an experimental vaccine for obesity. The findings, published online by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a whole new approach to weight loss.more »»»
Long-Awaited Sunscreen Approved for Sale in US
 AP
A sunscreen that blocks the type of ultraviolet radiation linked to some cancers, and which has been available only outside the United States, received federal approval Monday.more »»»
Exercise Program at Cornerstone Hospital
 Pamela Thompson
Do you want to exercise - but have arthritis, hip pain, back pain or limited mobility? Due to numerous requests, Hospital Cornerstone has put together an economical package that allows you to get the exercise you need in the most comfortable way. This twelve session program [three times a week] begins on August 7th and cost just $1200 pesos.more »»»
How to Sleep Comfortably on a Hot Night (in Vallarta!)
 wikihow.com
When it's extremely hot out and you do not have air conditioning, it's difficult to fall asleep. You can toss and turn to no avail. All this movement will make you even hotter than you already are. There are ways to get cool - and remain cool - long enough for you to fall asleep.more »»»
Beach Bacteria Sicken Over a Million Annually
 Gary Polakovic
Bacteria pollution at many Southern California beaches is responsible for illnesses in up to 1.5 million swimmers and bathers annually as well as tens of millions of dollars in healthcare and other related costs, a new study shows.more »»»
Move Over Malaria!
 Ivanhoe Broadcast News
Malaria is a potentially deadly parasite that infects more than 300 million people worldwide every year. One of the biggest problems is that well over 50 percent of malaria parasites are resistant to current therapies. Now one doctor has found a way to treat drug-resistant malaria.more »»»
Alzheimer's Patients May Get Skin Patch
 Lauran Neergaard
Alzheimer's patients may soon get the first skin patch to treat the creeping brain degeneration, a novel way to deliver an older drug so that it's easier to take and might even work a little better.more »»»
Bush Vows Swift Veto of Stem Cell Bill
 Laurie Kellman
The Senate is poised to send a bill expanding federal funding of embryonic stem cell research to President Bush, who has promised a swift veto his first. Neither the Senate nor the House is expected to be able to muster the two-thirds majorities necessary for an override.more »»»
It's Never too Late to Start Exercise
 Patricia Reaney
It's never too late for couch potatoes to start exercising and cut their risk of heart disease, according to research on Tuesday. Neither does it have to be strenuous activity - even just walking can make a difference.more »»»
Mom has Quadruplets 3 Years After Triplets
 Francisca Ortega
With fertility drugs, Angela Magdaleno had triplets three years ago. Last week, she had quadruplets — without fertility drugs.more »»»
To Your Enduring Health: Do Chores, Live Longer
 David Brown
A new study of healthy older people found that the more active a person is, the longer he or she is likely to live. That alone is not terribly surprising. What's new is that it apparently doesn't matter what form the activity takes.more »»»
Should Every American Adult Be Tested for HIV?
 Archana Reddy
In Washington, which has one of the highest rates of new AIDS cases in the country, the capital's department of health has encouraged primary care providers, community health clinics and emergency departments to routinely screen patients for HIV.more »»»
Cornerstone Hospital Summer Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Read Pamela Thompson's summer newsletter to find out what's hot this summer at Hospital Cornerstone. As the preferred hospital for patients seeking medical treatment in Puerto Vallarta, Cornerstone is ready to assist you in any way they can.more »»»
Choosing a Good Spa
 Ann Hoevel
When that extra piece of chocolate or glass of wine is no longer helping you unwind, you may decide to hit the spa for some professional care and a little "R and R." But how do you choose the right spa, and what do you do once there?more »»»
First Liver Transplant in Cuba
 Lilliam Riera
The first liver transplant in a Cuban pediatric hospital has been performed by a team of specialists from the William Soler Hospital in Havana on a 13-year-old girl from the eastern province of Granma, suffering from hepatic cirrhosis for which a transplant is the only treatment option.
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Kids Getting 'Thinspiration' from Dangerously Thin Stars
 ABC News
Research shows 80 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat, and many of them are getting "thinspiration" from the growing list of young Hollywood celebrities who seem to be shrinking before our eyes.more »»»
Defeating Drowning With the 'Flip and Float'
 Michael I. Silverman
Does throwing your fully clothed toddler into a pool sound crazy? Not if it will save his or her life. For a growing number of parents around the country, survival swim classes teach children from 6 months to 4 years old how to rescue themselves after falling into a swimming pool.more »»»
'Morning After' Sunburn Cream Could Prevent Cancer
 ABC News
Ever stayed out too long in the sun? Soon, there may be something new you can do about it. A "morning after" lotion called Dimericine, which is being developed by AGI Dermatics, has under gone a number of studies and is currently being considered for approval by the FDA. That approval is expected to come through in the next two years.more »»»
Prescription Drug Scams
 Dean Baker
The New York Times had an excellent story this week about how drug and medical supply companies make large contributions to charitable foundations run by physicians. To the casual observer, these contributions look like kickbacks, given in exchange for doctors writing prescriptions for their products and also publishing favorable research findings.more »»»
Pediatric Specialty Clinics in Vallarta
 PVNN
A group of Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Mexico City pediatricians are pleased to announce the beginning of their monthly Pediatric Specialty Clinics for local families in need. Clinics will be held on Saturdays on the second floor of Edificio Semiluna, on the corner of Prisliano Sanchez and Corona in El Pitillal.more »»»
Half-Ton Mexican Man Loses 200 Pounds
 Olga R. Rodriguez
Health officials said Manuel Uribe weighed 1,235 pounds when he made a desperate plea for help on national television in January. Unable to leave his bed for five years, the 41-year-old mechanic in the northern industrial city of Monterrey longed to move again.more »»»
DNA Testing Increases in Immigration Cases
 Anna Gorman
DNA testing has been used for years to help convict felons and clear those wrongly accused of crimes. Now genetic testing is being employed in immigration cases to confirm relationships of family members trying to become legal immigrants.more »»»
More California Beaches Ban Smoking
 Deborah Schoch
Back when the Beach Boys started serenading the Southern California surf, cigarettes were as abundant on beaches as transistor radios and dark tanning oil. Today, beach smokers assume the behavior of pariahs. They light up with shoulders hunched, turning away from others on the sand.more »»»
Open Wide - At Your Own Risk
 ABC News
There's no denying the importance of a dazzling smile, and nowadays just about anyone can have picture-perfect teeth. Temporary snap-ons can give you a celebrity look. You can even order teeth to look like those worn by specific celebrities, like the Gwyneths - as in Paltrow, or the Julias, as in Roberts.more »»»
Mexican may have had Fangs for Dentures
 Reuters
A man whose 4,500 year-old skeleton was found in Mexico may have worn ceremonial dentures made from wolf or jaguar fangs, in one of the earliest examples of dentistry in the Americas, scientists said on Wednesday.more »»»
Coffee May Cut Alcohol Liver Damage
 Reuters
Researchers reported on Monday that drinking coffee cuts the risk of cirrhosis of the liver from alcohol - by 22 percent per cup each day - but they stopped short of saying doctors should prescribe coffee for that reason.more »»»
Mexico Visit Shows Need for Medicine, Not Giant Wall
 Robert Steinback
Listen to the political and media fearmeisters, and the southern border of the United States is teeming with menacing legions of invaders poised to debase America at the first lapse of vigilance. Yet what I saw were human beings in need of basic medical care, grateful that a handful of motivated Americans was willing to come to their side of the border to provide free health screenings at an ill-equipped clinic.more »»»
Paralyzed Physically, Financially in Mexico
 Jesse White
Barely able to speak and unable to hold the telephone in his own hand, Dale Lustig struggled to explain his situation to the voice on the other end of the line. To leave the country, Lustig needed money. And not just a little money — he needed $90,000.more »»»
Hospitals Prepare for Growing Ranks of Obese
 Kim Dixon
As Americans keep getting bigger, hospitals are revamping themselves to accommodate an influx of obese patients. When these patients check into a hospital, they are increasingly likely to find themselves in a room with a wider doorway than the 42-inch standard, a bed that holds up to 1,000 pounds and a ceiling lift system to move them to the bathroom.more »»»
Blake Sylvia Pens Weight Control Book
 Danielle Lynch
When Blake Sylvia began a diet a little over a year ago, he had no idea he'd be authoring a book on the subject. Seven months later, he'd lost 70 pounds and wanted to share his secret with others struggling with weight control.more »»»
World Hasn't Met AIDS Targets, U.N. Warns
 AP
The world has fallen far short of fulfilling the promises made five years ago to fight HIV/AIDS, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned at a high-level meeting where leaders from around the world gathered to think up new ways to tackle the deadly virus.more »»»
Experts: Buyers Beware of 'Gastric Bypass' Pill
 ABC News
"Zetacap" is being touted as a "gastric bypass pill," a far cheaper alternative to expensive gastric bypass surgery that shrinks your stomach from the size of a football to the size of an egg. But, most of its ingredients have nothing to do with weight loss, some say.more »»»
Poor Diet as Bad as Smoking for Health
 Anna Mudeva
Insufficient consumption of fish, fruit and vegetables is as bad for human health as smoking, a Dutch report said on Monday. The study, which the European Food Safety Authority says it will use when analyzing food and diet risks, concludes that most cases of serious illness and death in the Netherlands is caused by poor diet.more »»»
Scientific Sleuths Trace HIV Back to Cameroon Chimps
 Ian Sample
Scientists searching for the origin of HIV, the global pandemic infecting more than 40 million people, believe they have finally tracked its source to two colonies of chimpanzees in a corner of Cameroon.more »»»
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