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Amnesty International Wants Mexico to Allow Abortion
 Sofia Vazquez-Mellad
Amnesty International, the world's largest human rights organization with over 3 million members, has issued a 'Memorandum' to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto recommending ending the country's 'criminalization of abortion' and ensuring access to safe medical services.
IFC Cleft Palate Clinic and Surgeries March 11-13
 Janie Albright Blank
The International Friendship Club's next Cleft Palate Clinic and Surgeries will be held March 11-13, 2014. The Clinic will begin at 1 pm on Tuesday at the IFC Clubhouse, where 30+ families with children in the Cleft Palate program will gather to see doctors for assessments.
How Dr. Gundry's 'Diet Evolution' Changed My Lifestyle
 Jeff Bates
Embarking on a diet conjures up images of temporary restraint from all the good things we love to eat. This reality is frequently accompanied by rapid weight loss, only to be regained at the conclusion of the diet. Dr. Gundry's 'The Diet Evolution' changed my diet paradigm.
March HealthCare Resources Vallarta News & Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
We have a full month of clinics coming up, all focused on your health and well-being. These are screening clinics only, no procedures are performed, and can only be booked through HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Combating 'World's Fattest Country' Label
 Isabel Crowley
In 2012, close to 35 percent of Mexico's children between 5 and 19 were classified overweight or obese. Estimates indicate that the epidemic costs the government more than 5 billion dollars each year and forecasts indicate that by 2017, this amount will more than double.
Art Benefit for Puerto Vallarta Children with Cancer
 Barbara Peters
The Old Town Bistro and Galería Vallarta are hosting an art exposition on February 21 to benefit CANICA, a support center for Puerto Vallarta children with cancer. The featured artist is Pat Haley, who will be donating 10% of his sales for the treatment of these precious children.
2014 Conference Proves Mexico Medical Tourism Thrives
 Kent Paterson
Price. Quality. Technology. That was the triple message Dr. Octavio Gonzalez had for attendees of the Medical Matters 2014 conference held last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The brisk turnout was a sign of PV's rebounding tourism, as well as the growth of its expat population.
Are Over-the-Border Prescription Drugs Worth It?
 Nancy A. Melville
You can see the signs before you even cross the border from the US into Mexico - farmacias pitching prescription drugs for a fraction of the price you'd have to pay in the US. However most public health experts in the US are united in warning 'caveat emptor' to buyers.
Fifth Annual 'Duckaton' Fundraiser for SETAC Center
 BanderasNews.com
Join us for the 5th annual 'Duckaton' fundraising party supporting SETAC to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19th, on the poolside terrace of Boana Torre Malibu. You will enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment, free food, open bar, and great prizes - all for a good cause!
Smuggling Cheap Prescription Medicine From Mexico
 Lorne Matalon
About 33 percent of Texans have no medical insurance. As a result, physicians and law enforcement are tracking a relatively new trend - the smuggling of cheap prescription medicine in bulk from Mexico to US patients who no longer feel safe shopping for them over the border.
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters Conference, February 10
 Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta's annual Medical Matters Conference, a no charge community healthcare event featuring options for the Banderas Bay Community regarding day to day well-being and emergency healthcare needs, will be held at the Marriott Resort on February 10, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm.
The World is Watching Mexico’s New 'Anti-Obesity Laws'
 James Bryant
Global momentum is building on the side of public health advocates and policymakers aiming to curb the rising tide of worldwide obesity. Lawmakers all over the world are paying close attention to Mexico’s new laws taxing softdrinks and calorie-dense junk foods.
Mexico City Bets on Tap Water Law to Fight Obesity
 Adriana Gomez Licon
Wouldn't it be nice if you could drink the tap water in Mexico? Well soon you can. Mexico City has approved a law that will require all restaurants to install filters so they can offer patrons free, drinkable water that won't lead to stomach problems and other ailments.
Suicides in Mexico Increased 300 Percent in 30 Years
 Prensa Latina
According to a report by the Ministry of Health, the number of suicides in Mexico has increased 300 percent over the last 30 years and represents one of the top causes of death in the nation. The report warned that the highest rates are among the country's young population.
HealthCare Resources Vallarta January News & Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
It’s a new year, fresh pages, resolutions and a good time to take care of some of those health-related matters you have been putting off. To start the year off right, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta has many clinics planned and the return of our speakers programs in January.
Judge Throws Out Appeal to Overturn Ban of GM Maize
 SustainablePulse.com
A judge has thrown out the appeals of Mexico’s SEMARNAT and Monsanto, who were attempting to overturn a ruling that banned the planting of GM maize in Mexico. The original court ruling in September cited the risk of 'harm to the environment' as the basis for the decision.
Puerto Vallarta Krokodil Patient was from Houston
 Associated Press
Jalisco's head of 'Council on Addictions' said that a Houston woman checked into a Puerto Vallarta health clinic where it was discovered that she had lesions associated with the drug Krokodil. Doctors, in accordance with privacy guidelines, did not reveal the patient's name.
Dr. Leslie Korn's New Book: 'Medicinas de la Selva'
 BanderasNews.com
Dr. Leslie Korn's new bilingual book, 'Medicines from the Jungle/Medicinas de la Selva,' is now available as an eBook for iPad or hard copy at the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens. This full-color book was written in collaboration with her friends & colleagues in Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes.
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