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Peña Nieto Helps Mexicans Win Battle of the Bulge
 Suzy Chaffee
After Mexico became #1 in obesity and diabetes in June, their new President Peña Nieto surprisingly recommended as a solution stevia, an herbal sweetener discovered by South American tribes. And while soda lovers criticized the newly proposed tax on sodas, many Mexicans cheered.
WHO Supports Special Tax on Soft Drinks in Mexico
 ElPorvenir.com
The World Health Organization and various other social organizations, have said that they support a proposal to create a special tax of 20 percent on the production and service of sugary soft drinks, in an effort to reduce the consumption of these drinks in Mexico.
Mexico's Soda Lobby Rejects Blame for Rising Obesity
 Reuters.com
Mexico's soda lobby fought back this week against those who blame carbonated drinks for the country's rising obesity rate, saying lack of exercise and fried foods are the real culprits. A UN report released last month put Mexico's obesity rate higher than that of the US.
Breastfeeding Rates Drop in Mexico, Rise in the US
 AP
Despite the advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better. The percentage of moms who nurse their babies for the first 6 months fell from 22 percent in 2006 to 14 percent last year.
Fatigue – A Leading Indicator of Sleep Apnea
 Kevin and Rhnee Mohan
A successful night can lead to a successful day. If you aren’t waking up feeling rejuvenated, you might not be getting the necessary sleep at night. Fatigue can refer to mental or physical tiredness, or both. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of fatigue.
New Contraceptive for Men Being Developed in Mexico?
 Manuel Rueda
A group of scientists in Mexico is busy at work on a new birth control method for men that doesn't involve using hormones or sterilization. The developers report that new contraceptive will have no major side effects and will only temporarily suspend a man's fertility.
Puerto Vallarta Restaurants Encompass All Dietary Needs
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
As one of Mexico's leading culinary destinations, Puerto Vallarta offers hundreds of opportunities to enjoy different types of cuisine. Foodies with special dietary needs will find that many local chefs are more than willing to prepare gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and organic dishes.
HealthCare Resources Vallarta Summer News & Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources has a variety of clinics scheduled for August. No clinics are scheduled in September - but of course, we will be available for your medical needs. We'll return in full force with our regular clinics, plus some new ones, come October.
SETAC Hosts AIDS Healthcare Foundation Training
 Marco Amezcua
On July 18th and 19th the AIDS Healthcare Foundation - the world's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare, research, prevention and education provider - trained twenty Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area HIV health service providers and volunteers at the SETAC Community Center.
Natural Mosquito Repellents for Vallarta's Rainy Season
 RonMorgan.net
The rainy season has descended on Puerto Vallarta. It's a wonderful time of year because the added moisture cleans the landscape and makes everything green again. However the water leads to mosquito season, too. The little buggers are not just annoying, but also carry diseases.
UN: Mexico Surpasses United States in Obesity
 Mark Stevenson
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Mexico has surpassed the United States in levels of adult obesity - a dubious distinction that experts attribute to Mexicans abandoning their traditional diet for processed snack foods and drinks.
SETAC 'HIV Brigades' - Free HIV Testing July 13 & 20th
Banderas News Team
SETAC will host two 'HIV Brigades' in the Plaza Principal this month. On Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, July 20th, from 11 am to 5 pm, SETAC volunteers and staff will be in front of the old City Hall in downtown Puerto Vallarta providing free, instant, HIV testing for those interested.
New WHO Guidelines on HIV Treatment and Prevention
 Bobby Ramakant
The new World Health Organization guidelines on HIV treatment and prevention, which were released at the 7th IAS Conference, DO provide hope that more people living with HIV will be able to live healthy - but only if these guidelines get implemented in letter and spirit on the ground.
Vallarta Schools Help DIF Support Teenage Mothers
 Periodico Que Hay
In order to prevent and address the risks of social exclusion arising from teen pregnancy, Vallarta's System of Integral Family Development recently visited local schools to deliver baby items to the girls who participate in PAIDEA (Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Response Program).
Mexican Avocados: Good Decisions Promote Self Esteem
 Mexican Hass Avocado Importers
Host of EXTRA, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Maria Menounos has partnered with the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association on a public service announcement reminding viewers that self-esteem comes from making good decisions – like eating right.
Abortion Still a Crime in Most Mexican States
 Kari Paul
Access to abortion in Mexico depends both on the woman’s place of residence and her socioeconomic status. A study by a 'reproductive choice' group found that in the last five years 127 women in nineteen Mexican states were prosecuted for aborting their pregnancies.
Mexican Man Receives LatAm's First Artificial Heart
 LaPrensa.com
The Mexican Social Security Institute reported that a Mexican man has undergone the first successful permanent implantation of an artificial heart in Latin America. The surgery was performed at the Hospital de Cardiologia del Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI in Mexico City.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Summer News
 Pamela Thompson
Things are really heating up here in the Banderas Bay region, so be sure to stay cool and hydrated! No matter the weather, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta will continue to offer health clinics throughout the summer. Here's a list of the scheduled clinics for June and July 2013.
Insects: From Delicacy to Tool Against Hunger
 Emilio Godo
The Food & Agriculture Organization’s recommendation to use edible insects as a food source to combat hunger may have particular repercussions in Mexico and Colombia, two Latin American countries that have a tradition of eating insects and have a high degree of biodiversity.
CUC Nursing Students to Host Free Health Fair May 16
 Efren Martínez Urrutia
In an effort to contribute to the prevention of high risk diseases in Puerto Vallarta, Centro Universitario de la Costa Nursing students and the University's Health Sciences Alumni Society will be holding a free Health Fair on Thursday, May 16th from 8 am to 2 pm.
Bird Flu Continues to Spread Across Central Mexico
 Chris Wright
The highly pathogenic bird flu virus is spreading quickly across central Mexico, much to the frustration of the Mexican poultry industry. The official stance is that the virus is contained within one area of the country, but the industry believes it has spread far and wide.
Organic Stretching Camp in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
 Pat Henry
Summertime means having more time to do the things we had to skip during the high season, and for some that means getting in better physical condition... time to exercise or enjoy their favorite sports. One excellent option is Organic Stretching Camp, which begins May 16th in La Cruz.
Mexico, Pan American Health Org. Discuss Health Care
 The News
The government will work closely with international organizations to provide better health care, says Mexico's Federal Secretariat of Health. The Peña Nieto administration has approved the launch of 1,448 mobile health units that will attend to more than 3.8 million Mexicans.
Texas Scientist Trying to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance
 ScienceCodex.com
A microbiology instructor from Texas is on a mission to reduce antibiotic resistance in his and other communities. If antibiotic misuse continues, effective drugs will no longer be available, leading to the spread of infectious diseases in the general population.
Makeup-Free Barbie Created By Mexican Graphic Artist
 Latino Fox News
With her lacquered lashes and glossy lips, the Barbie doll has always been the picture of perfection. And while she has had her fair share of makeovers, for the first time Barbie was given a 'makeunder' by a Mexican graphic artist - showing her in a more 'realistic' light.
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