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 Health & Beauty
Hospital Cornerstone November Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
Just where did the summer go? What ever happened to "low season"? Both have flashed by, and here we are at the threshold of "high season" once again. We at Cornerstone have stayed busy preparing for the influx of tourists that will be with us soon.more »»»
Unpaid Bills Squeeze U.S. Hospitals' Resources
 Bruce Japsen
When an illegal immigrant suffers a serious illness or injury, it can cost hospitals tens of thousands of dollars a day, compounding an already mounting pile of uncompensated- and charity-care expenses generated by the uninsured at U.S. facilities.more »»»
Mexico's Health Care on a Pedestal
 Jamie Talan
In three years, tens of millions of Mexicans have become part of a unique universal health care plan that has become the envy of developing countries worldwide, according to several new studies.more »»»
Tropical First Aid Talk at Orchid Society Meeting
 TJ Hartung
The first meeting of the season of the Vallarta Orchid Society will feature a special guest speaker. Dr. Luis Suarez Lopez will speak on Tropical First Aid, at the Sunday, October 29th meeting at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.more »»»
Disease Tracker Wants to Rewrite Mexican History
 Marion Lloyd
Here's what history tells us about the Spanish conquest of Mexico: Armed with modern weapons and Old World diseases, several hundred Spanish soldiers toppled the Aztec empire in 1521. And by the end of the century, the invaders' guns, steel and germs had wiped out 90 percent of the natives. But it may be just a legend, according to Rodolfo Acuña-Soto, a Harvard-trained epidemiologist.more »»»
Fluid-Filled Needle Jabs Local Passenger
 PVNN
As she was sitting down in her seat after returning from the restroom on a recent American Airlines' flight into Dallas, Vallarta resident Sueanne Lineberger landed on a hypodermic needle filled with fluid.more »»»
Cuban Centenarians Reveal Secrets to Longevity
 Newswire
Cuba's centenarians say their longevity is down to laying off alcohol, but indulging in coffee, cigars and sex. The findings are the result of a study that looked into the lives of 54 out of the more than 100 centenarians who live in Villa Clara province.more »»»
Sobriety Under the Sun
 Bob Cohen
From January 26th-28th, 2007, the local [English speaking] Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group will be hosting their 5th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the Hotel NH Krystal Resort.more »»»
Study: Hotel Rooms Have Unseen Guests
 Marilynn Marchione
Hotel guests leave behind more than just socks and old paperbacks: A new study found viruses on TV remotes, light switches and even hotel pens after cold sufferers checked out.more »»»
Dengue Fever Seminar at Cornerstone
Pamela Thompson - PVNN
Due to the increased amount of dengue cases reported in the Banderas Bay area and the numerous questions about the disease, Hospital Cornerstone is pleased to present a "Dengue Fever" seminar on Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm.more »»»
U.S. Blocks Medical Exchange with Cuba
 W. T. Whitney Jr.
It is commonly believed that the U.S. blockade against Cuba, in force for over four decades, is limited to politics and economics. Cooperation for people's health is allowed, right? Wrong.more »»»
Arizona, Mexican Universities to Work on First Joint Project
 Associated Press
Arizona State University and a Mexican university are teaming up for their first joint research project to produce cheaper cancer and anemia medications. Researchers at the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico will produce alfalfa for the two-year, US$100,000 (€79,000) experiment.more »»»
Get Your Flu Shots Here!
Pamela Thompson
Are you worried about getting the Flu this year? Then stop by Hospital Cornerstone, where Flu shots will be given on October 9th and 10th for just $350 pesos each. It's easy, it's inexpensive and there's no appointment necessary - so no excuses!more »»»
Five Nations To Tax Airfare To Raise Funds For AIDS Drugs
 Celia W. Dugger
A group of countries led by France plan to raise at least $300 million next year, mostly through taxes on airline tickets, to help pay for the treatment of children with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.more »»»
Life with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
 Doug Bower
The number-one question posed to my wife and I when strangers find that we live in Mexico is, "What made you decided to move to Mexico"? The answer is painfully simple: I am afflicted with an incurable pain syndrome that tortures me night and day.more »»»
More War Veterans Suffering From Stress
 Lolita C. Baldour
More than one-third of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans seeking medical treatment from the Veterans Health Administration report symptoms of stress or other mental disorders - a tenfold increase in the last 18 months, according to an agency study.more »»»
Mexican Sinaloa State Fights Dengue
 Prensa Latina
Mexican health authorities are developing an emergency operation to prevent and control dengue in Sinaloa state, on the Pacific coast, which was affected by Lane hurricane.more »»»
Injured Illegal Worker Prevails in Court
 Liz Chandler
The stories vary, but their essence is the same: There's a shadowy border crossing, the purchase of phony work papers, then gritty, grueling jobs that pay glorious amounts of money that almost immediately begins flowing back to Mexico. But darker tales are also common: stories of men who came home battered and broken from doing America's dirty work.more »»»
Via Yoga Announces 15 Yoga Vacations at Villa Amor and Las Alamandas
 PRWEB
Via Yoga, the Seattle-based yoga vacation company founded in 2004, offers 11 6-night yoga vacations for the adventurous at Villa Amor in Sayulita, and four 4-night vacations for those who love pampering at Las Alamandas in Jalisco. All levels of students are welcome.more »»»
When Your Life Hangs in the Balance
 David Lord
If you are a veteran or survivor of a deceased veteran who suffered from Vietnam service-connected Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, you may be eligible for retroactive benefits.more »»»
From Despair of Sisters, a House of Hope is Built
 Peggy Peattie
It all began with Eunice, a little girl who died of AIDS. And her sister, Noemi, who survives with the disease. Today, their stories are helping others across the city cope with HIV/AIDS. Eunime Por Tijuana, a program inspired by the sisters and their struggles, offers hope to infected children and their families.more »»»
Vallarta Rape and Sexual Assault Group Starts Sept 20th
 Sueanne Hagemann
Many women who have been raped or sexually assaulted experience flashbacks, insomnia, anxiety, depression and other ongoing problems. If you or someone you love could use some support, join local therapist Sueanne Hagemann on September 20th for the first meeting of the free, bi-monthly Vallarta Rape and Sexual Assault Survivor Group.more »»»
Mexico Gets Serious About Improving Public Health
 Houston Chronicle
After years of church and government encouraging huge families, Mexico's government saw the light on population control 40 years ago. Thanks to family planning clinics, free birth control and education, Mexican families' average family size dropped from seven children in 1968 to two today.more »»»
Americans Growing Even Fatter
 AFP
Americans get fatter and fatter, with the nation's obesity rate increasing in 31 mostly southern states, the group Trust for American Health reported.more »»»
Language Barrier an Issue in Child's Death
 Associated Press
The death of 2-year-old Axtziryg Cabral illustrates the problems that arise from language and cultural barriers in medical care, health officials said. The family of Irma and Fernando Cabral of Guadalajara, Mexico, was in Grand Island visiting relatives this summer when Axtziryg fell ill. No one in the family speaks English.more »»»
Vallarta Happenings - This and That
 Pamela Thompson
Hi All! Even though we are in the midst of the low-season, here are a few little tidbits of things - and as well, begin to mark your calendars for some upcoming events!more »»»
More Illegal Immigrants Turning to Folk Medicine
 Carol McGraw
What in America is considered alternative medicine is a mainstay medical tradition in some countries, but it's becoming more popular here with the influx of immigrants who bring their folk medicine with them - whether they are Hispanic, Asian or European.more »»»
Who's to Blame for the US Obesity Epidemic?
 Stone Phillips
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in this country - nearly one out of five American children is overweight. Convincing kids to eat right can be a battle. And some critics say the food industry has turned it into an unfair fight.more »»»
New Method Makes Embryo-Safe Stem Cells
 Matt Crenson
In an innovative move, a biotech company has found a new way of making stem cells without destroying embryos, touting it as a way to defuse one of the country's fiercest political and ethical debates. more »»»
Prozac for Weight Loss?
 ABC News
Some dieting experts say they are seeing a disturbing new trend in the ongoing quest to find the perfect weight-loss formula. They say that doctors are prescribing drugs for obese patients that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.more »»»
Mending Fences with the Public
 Trish Tervit
Last month, Canadian media aired a segment about a man who fell from his hotel balcony while vacationing in Vallarta. Jason Campbell had travel medical insurance - but the insurer wasn't paying because of a clause in the policy that stated if alcohol was involved in an accident, then the insurance company wasn't obliged to indemnify him.more »»»
Blue Water Vets Covered for Agent Orange Exposure
 David Lord
For years, the VA has denied "blue water" Vietnam vets presumptive service connection of AO-related diseases on the grounds that they did not actually serve "in" Vietnam. On August 16, CAVC determined that the VA's interpretation of the law was in error.more »»»
In Mexico, the Poor Deal in Different Currency
 Manuel Roig-Franzia
Silent figures filled every plastic seat under the dim fluorescent lights. Two men slumped on the tile floor in the corner. A rattly cough was the only sound. It was 7 a.m. in Xoco Hospital, where uninsured Mexicans pay for medical services, quite literally, with blood.more »»»
Study Finds Standard "Obesity" Test Badly Flawed
 Newswire
Body Mass Index (BMI), the standard measure of obesity, is badly flawed and a more accurate gauge should be developed, according to doctors in the US.more »»»
Big Tobacco Lied to Public, Judge Says
 Henri E. Cauvin & Rob Stein
A federal judge ruled yesterday that tobacco companies have violated civil racketeering laws, concluding that cigarette makers conspired for decades to deceive the public about the dangers of their product and ordering the companies to make landmark changes in the way cigarettes are marketed.more »»»
Vets May Qualify for Extra Medical Benefits
 David Lord
Veterans with medical problems may qualify for additional benefits. The US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has recently released a decision concerning a special monthly pension based on permanent housebound status. However, the VA may be reluctant to order an examination if it appears that he/she does not have an obviously total disability.more »»»
Clinical Study Of Vaccine Patch For Travelers' Diarrhea Continues
 pharma-lexicon.com
Iomai Corporation announced today that it has begun enrollment of a Phase 2 trial designed to test its vaccine patch for travelers' diarrhea in volunteers traveling to sites in Mexico and Guatemala.more »»»
Bella Weight Loss Retreats - Refuel Your Body and Mind in Mexico
 PR.com
Bella Vita Retreat, known for their results focused weight loss retreats, launches their individualized, custom designed Bella Weight Loss Retreats in San Pancho, Mexico.more »»»
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