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 Mexico Fires Hospital Head for Waiting Room Birth
 Adriana Gomez Licon
Authorities fired the director of a Mexico hospital where a woman gave birth in a waiting room, an incident that prompted outrage when the video was shared on social media. This is the second recent scandle in Mexico dealing with the treatment of pregnant women.
Number of Confirmed Cholera Cases Rises in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
According to the Pan American Health Organization, Mexico health officials are reporting a significant increase in the number of cholera cases over the past several days. There are now 159 confirmed cases of the contagion in the country, up from the 46 reported on October 1st.
Papalo: Herb With Unique Taste and Medicinal Benefits
 Catherine Ward
Papalo has a very unique flavor - it has been described as tasting like a mixture of cilantro, argula, and mint. Although relatively obscure to many Americans, it is believed to have medicinal benefits such as lowering high blood pressure and treating stomach disorders.
How Obamacare Affects U.S. Expats Living in Mexico
 Mexico on My Mind
January 1, 2014, is when the national health care plan, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act goes into full force. Beginning January, 2014 – March, 2014, people who do not qualify as an official 'expatriate' will need to purchase a state qualified domestic health care package.
Nopal Cactus: Prickly and Slimy, with a Medicinal Kick
 Eun Jae Park
Often referred to as 'prickly pears' in the United States, the nopal cactus is a unique and ancient vegetable. It has a citrusy and slightly sweet flavor and its demand has increased tremendously in recent years as people are becoming aware of its many health benefits.
Ohtli Spa Hosts Cocktail Fundraiser for Grupo Esperanza
 Darlene Carucci
Ohtli Spa at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta joins Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a 'Pink Loft' Fundraiser Cocktail Party to 'Celebrate Life' on Saturday, October 26th. Proceeds will be donated to the Esperanza Foundation, an association that supports breast cancer survivors.
Return To Traditional Foods is Path to Fight Obesity
 EFE
Mexico can deal with the high levels of diabetes and obesity among its people by returning to its traditional cuisine, which was based on a balanced mix of foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, and protein, says the president of Mexico's Cultural Gastronomy Conservatory.
October 2013 Puerto Vallarta Health News and Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
The summer season is coming to an end and we look forward to our 'snowbirds' returning for the season. We are looking forward to a 'super season' with many new speakers programs and clinics being added in the upcoming months. Here's a list of the scheduled clinics for October.
PAHO Includes Mexico on Latest Cholera Alert
 BanderasNews.com
The Pan American Health Organization included Mexico on its latest alert for cholera after 46 cases of the disease were confirmed in the country. Cholera is contracted by drinking contaminated water or by eating food that has been in contact with contaminated water.
Significant Number of Mexicans over 50 in Poor Health
 Hispanically Speaking News
According to a survey released on Monday, roughly six of every 10 Mexicans over the age of 50 describe their health as fair or poor and significant percentages admit having difficulty doing daily activities such as dressing themselves and walking.
Five Ways to Be Healthy in Vallarta When You're Broke
 Marcella Castellanos
When you're going through a bit of a money drought, but don't want to sacrifice the progress you've gained on your healthy living efforts, these tips will help you keep a laid back, no nonsense lifestyle here in Vallarta. Staying healthy on a shoestring doesn't have to be difficult.
Mexico Arthritis Relief Pill Carries Deadly Risks
 Fox News
Many US residents swear by Reumofan as a source of relief for arthritis and joint pain. But according to a report by USA Today, users have suffered serious and sometimes life-threatening health effects, including liver injury, strokes, severe bleeding, and even death.
Puerto Vallarta Doctors go to Spain to Expand Knowledge
 Pamela Thompson
Two of Puerto Vallarta's star physicians, Dra. Leslie Swindle (cardiologist) and Dr. Antonio Matilla (internist) are going to be away from Puerto Vallarta for the next year as they expand on their already learned professions at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and the University of Barcelona.
Esperanza y Alegria Discusses Breast Cancer in October
 Marie Callan
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Here in Puerto Vallarta, Esperanza y Alegria and Hospital Amerimed are hosting a series of free discussions that focus on breast cancer treatments and rehabilitation.
Hair Spray Night 2: Vallarta Hairdressers Against AIDS
 Laura Gelezunas
Check out splashy fashion at Hair Spray Night 2 on October 4, 2013 at Mandala Sky Bar in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Starting at 8 pm, local beauty salons will be strutting their stuff at this annual charity event that supports the many community programs offered at the SETAC Center.
Youth is the Focus of Tobacco Control Activities
 Mukta Srivastava
The 'International Conference on Public Health Priorities in the 21st Century: The Endgame for Tobacco,' co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), was attended by around 500 delegates from around 55 countries across the world. The conference proved to be a whistle blower to the tobacco epidemic.
Mexico Proposes Soda Tax, Coke Froths in Indignation
 Kristina Chew
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has proposed a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks in an effort to curb soaring rates of diabetes and obesity. The soda tax is to be imposed on 'flavored beverages as well as concentrates, powders, syrups, essences, or flavor extracts.'
Mexico Backs Medical Marijuana, But Not Recreational
 Manuel Rueda
Politicians who want to change Mexico’s marijuana policies must face the uncomfortable reality: An overwhelming majority opposes legalization. A poll published last week, however, offers some good news to those who prefer a less prohibitionist stance towards the herb.
D.F. Launches Campaign to Hand Out 20 Million Condoms
 Sofia Vazquez-Mellado
Last month, Mexico City’s Chief of Government launched a new campaign, titled 'Sex with Responsibility,' to distribute one million sex-education books and up to 20 million condoms every year to the more than 2.3 million young people living in the capital city.
SETAC Brings 'Hair Spray Night' Back by Popular Demand
 Marie Callan
Get ready to be dazzled by imaginative hairstyle and outrageous fashions, as 'Tu Centro LGBT,' the SETAC Community Center, brings 'Hair Spray Night' back to SKY Mandala on October 4. This amazing runway spectacular will support SETAC and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Vallarta.
Alas en Libertad Collecting Bottle Caps for Cancer
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
Alas en Libertad invites everyone to participate in this year's bottle cap collection campaign. The plastic bottle caps will be sold to a recycler to raise funds for poor people with cancer. An entertaining awareness- and fund- raising event will be held on Sept 7 in downtown Vallarta.
HBV Frequently Undiagnosed, Undertreated in Mexico
healio.com
Most Hepatitis B (HBV) cases within Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico go undiagnosed, and many diagnosed patients do not receive adequate treatment. In Argentina and Brazil, government programs have allowed for greater access to hepatitus medication, but in Mexico, no such programs exist.
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