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Expert Calls for Mandatory Screenings of Teenagers
 John Thomas
A cardiovascular disease expert says that the Mexican diet - more harmful than fast-food - along with a torpid lifestyle is causing Mexico's obesity epidemic and is calling for mandatory screenings to diagnose and halt rampant diabetes and other diet related health issues.
IFC Speaker to Discuss Medical Evacuation Insurance
 Janie Albright Blank
What if you were injured or became seriously ill while traveling? Find out everything you need to know about Medical Evacuation Insurance at this month's Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club meeting at the IFC clubhouse on December 10th at 7:00 pm.
Mexico City Man Receives Rare Double Arm Transplant
 Linda Sharkey
Gabriel Granados had both his arms amputated below the elbow after he suffered an electrical accident last year. Almost two years later, following a double arm transplant, he has made a successful recovery, regaining more than 70 percent of his movements.
Hoping to Lessen Obesity, Mexico to Impose a Fat Tax
 Ed Schwartz
For many years, the United States bore the heavy honor of being the most obese nation on the planet. However, according to a new United Nations study, this dubious distinction now belongs to Mexico. But if all goes according to plan, Mexico will soon impose a so called 'fat tax.'
SETAC Vallarta 'Bike Ride for Life!' on World AIDS Day
 BanderasNews.com
On December 1st, SETAC is organizing the first 'Bike Ride for Life!' to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta. Everyone is encouraged to hop on their bikes and meet at the Augustin Contreras Flores Sports Stadium Sports Stadium at 8 am to register for the ride.
Four Delicious Foods that Will Give You Radiant Skin
 Erika Sanchez
As with most health benefits, it comes down to lifestyle, rather than how much you can afford to spend on products to get beautiful skin. Diet is a key ingredient to a glowing complexion and here are four foods rich in nutrients you need to maintain healthy and radiant skin.
Organic Stretching: Finding The Body You Used to Live In
 Pat Henry
Born in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in 2008, this year, Organic Stretching steps onto a bigger stage with programs to train additional teachers and virtual courses delivering one-on-one coaching across the globe now, and group programs in March.
SETAC Helps Sponsor Health Fair, Free HIV Screenings
 Diego Sancho
As part of Mexico's 'National HIV Testing Day,' health officials will be conducting HIV rapid tests in public places throughout the state of Jalisco. SETAC will be one of the main sponsors of the free screenings here in Vallarta and urges anyone who may be at risk to attend.
Over Half of Mexico's Unplanned Pregnancies Aborted
 LatinaLista.com
Approximately one million abortions take place in Mexico every year. With 55 percent of all pregnancies unintended, and 54 percent of those pregnancies ending in abortion, family planning programs clearly need to be improved and more available - especially to young women.
November 2013 Puerto Vallarta Health News and Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
November always seems to bring a new energy to the Banderas Bay area as our 'snowbirds' return. We hope that you'll take care of your health first – social stuff second! Here's a list of HealthCare Resources' November clinics and other information for Vallarta residents and visitors.
Calif Doctor Does Free Spinal Surgeries in Guadalajara
 Stephen Wall
Two years ago, California neurosurgeon Dennis Cramer embarked on a quest to offer quality medical services to Guadalajara’s poorest residents. This past September, the doctor performed 3 major scoliosis surgeries for people who would otherwise have never recieved treatment.
Mexican Government to Ban Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids
 LAHT
The Mexican government intends to ban programming advertisements for soft drinks and foods that do not comply with nutritional requirements during children’s television, according to Mikel Arriola, the head of the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks.
Mexico Coke Bottler May Move Away from Cane Sugar
 Phillips and Ferdman
Executives from the second-largest bottler of Coca-Cola in Latin America suggested that a shift away from cane sugar and a move to more fructose might be in the cards as a result of the steep sales tax on soda Mexico’s congress approved on October 31st.
SETAC Community Center Celebrates 4th Anniversary
 Laura Gelezunas
The SETAC Community Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a local non-profit, is celebrating its fourth anniversary. They are having an open house on Tuesday, November 5th between 10 and 6 pm. It is a great opportunity for everyone to learn about their wide range of services.
Peña Nieto Will Push Universal Healthcare in 2014
 Maurilio Soto
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced that a universal healthcare initiative will be presented to Congress in 2014; he went on to say that the adoption of such a policy would be insufficient if not accompanied by individual lifestyle changes by the Mexican people.
 Hairspray 2 Helps SETAC Fight Against Aids in Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Around 200 people were dazzled by the work of 11 local salons during the '2nd Annual Hair Spray Night' held at Sky Mandala earlier this month. This amazing runway spectacular raised just over $40,000 pesos for the SETAC Center and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta.
Ancient Mexican Medicine: Why It Was So Effective
 Hope Gillette
Medicine has been around almost as long as illness, and while there have been many missteps along the path toward modern medicine, one culture had it right from the start - the Aztecs. Ancient Mexican medicine operated on some basic principles still used in medicine today.
Getting Lead Out of Mexican Pots and Mexican People
 Ben Barber
It is already illegal to import into the United States pottery that is not certified as lead free with an official brand on each piece. But in Mexico the threat of neurological damage remains high due to the many reasons that lead persists in the pottery.
Update: American Expats and How ObamaCare Affects YOU!
 John W. McGee
As we are into the Open Enrollment period of Obamacare, most American Expats are wondering where they fit into this expectation of mandatory medical insurance and if they will have Internal Revenue issues if they don't participate with a so-called Qualified or Acceptable medical plan?
The Struggle Between Pro-Tax Advocates and Big Soda
 John Thomas
President Enrique Peña Nieto’s proposal to levy a 1-peso-per-liter tax on manufactured sugary drinks, has drawn the beverage industry’s wrath - in the country with the world’s highest yearly soda consumption. The struggle is on between the pro-tax advocates and big soda.
Vallarta Saludable: Innovative Solutions for Diabetes
 Suzy 'Stevia' Chaffee
Do you know Mexico recently became the fattest and most diabetic country in the world? Would you like to be a part of a beacon of hope in Puerto Vallarta to prevent a meltdown of its healthcare system? Join Vallarta Saludable in their quest to cut the city's diabetes costs in half.
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