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Mid-Calorie Coke to Launch in Mexico in September
 Amy Guthrie
Mexicans drink more Coke products than consumers in any other country, so the company's introduction of Coca-Cola Life - sweetened partly by the stevia plant - into the country in September, may be of some importance in the battle against obesity and related health problems.
Vallarta's R Salon Introduces the Gel Manicure
 Christina Silvestri
Imagine a manicure with color that stays put for weeks. Puerto Vallarta's R Salon introduces the gel manicure: a hybrid of nail polish and gel, Shellac polish is applied similarly to nail polish, but lends varnished nails a special kind of long-lasting durability.
Future Parents Turning to Mexico for Surrogacy Needs
 Rachel Browne
India and Thailand were once the most popular countries turned to by future parents looking for surrogacy options. However, the tightening of laws in those countries now mean people must travel elsewhere to guarantee getting a baby, the top choices being Mexico and the US.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta August Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
It's hard to believe it's August already. We're zipping through the hot summer months, and we're keeping busy with all the health clinics scheduled this month. We are also focusing on putting together some new clinics, speakers programs and activities for the fall/winter months.
Fight Frizz With Moroccanoil Treatments from R Salon
 Christina Silvestri
Dealing with frizzy hair is almost as heavy an issue as Puerto Vallarta's Summer humidity. But with a Moroccanoil treatment from the professionals at r Salon, frizzy dull locks can be tamed and revitalized, even under the most humid weather conditions.
Mexican Mothers Join in on Global Breastfeeding Event
 Diario La Verdad
At least 130 Mexican babies shared a meal together as their mothers participated in The Big Latch On or, as it is known in Mexico, La Gran Tetada. The annual event to promote breastfeeding was launched in New Zealand in 2005 and is held in dozens of countries worldwide.
90 Percent of Adults in Mexico Carry Mononucleosis
 Anjalee Khemlani
Mononucleosis, nicknamed the 'kissing disease,' has been found in 90% of adult Mexicans, specifically affecting seniors who contracted the disease when they were young adults. Once infected, the scientifically named 'Epstein-Barr' virus remains hidden in the body for life.
Coca-Cola Installing Clean Water in Mexico's Schools
 Sara Jerome
The Mexican charity arm of Coca-Cola is making an effort to provide clean water to school children in Mexico, with plans to donate drinking fountains that purify tap water to 741 public schools. Coke will spend $2 million, and has already installed 42 drinking fountains.
One in Three Pregnant Women in Mexico are Under 20
 Susmita Baral
A recently released report has found that one in three pregnant women in Mexico are under the age of 20. The report also reveals that Mexico is the leading nation in the world for teen pregnancies, with the alarming rate of 64.2 teen pregnancies per thousand births.
Mexico Ranks Second in Worldwide Medical Tourism
 Diario.mx
According to statistics reported by Patients Beyond Borders, a medical and health travel consumer information service, Mexico might soon overtake Thailand as the world's leading destination for medical tourism.
5 Sun Care Tips from Vallarta's R Salon
 Christina Silvestri
If you are in Puerto Vallarta this Summer, staying out of the sun probably seems like a no-brainer by now. Put your health first and protect your skin from the sun, both outdoors and indoors, with these five sun safety tips provided by the professionals at R Salon.
Mosquitoes Have Blood-Sucking Preferences
 Marie Callan
It's Summer in the tropics, and you know what that means... Mosquitoes! Puerto Vallarta's rainy season means it's mosquito season, too. The little buggers are not just annoying, but also carry diseases like dengue fever. But why do they bite some people more than others?
Mexico Restricts TV Junk Food Ads to Certain Hours
 Ruth Rodriguez
Another initiative to combat obesity took effect in Mexico this week when television advertising for high-calory food products will be restricted to certain hours. The new rules will eliminate 55 of 139 hours of commercials annually, and affect 10,000 product announcements.
Scientists Blow The Lid on Cancer and Sunscreen Myth
 Paul Fassa
According to a June 2014 article featured in 'The Independent' (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day.
First Case of Chikungunya Virus Confirmed in Jalisco
Marie Callan
Jalisco health authorities have confirmed the first case of Chikungunya, a virus that spreads through mosquito bites, in the state. The patient is a 39-year-old woman, who was probably infected during a trip made to the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda last month.
Tips for Avoiding Chlorine-Damaged Hair from R Salon
 Christina Silvestri
Ahh... Summer in Vallarta. Taking a summer dip in the pool is refreshing, but not for your hair. Revitalize and avoid lackluster, frizzy locks caused by chlorine damage by taking these beauty precautions from R Salon into consideration the next time you go swimming.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta July Newsletter
 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 continues to offer health clinics throughout the summer months. Here's a list of the scheduled clinics for July 2014.
Americans Head South for Weight-Loss 'Balloon Pill'
 Eric Johnson and Jackie Pou
Available in Tijuana, Mexico, the controversial 'balloon pill' is a device called Obalon. A catheter is attached to the capsule, which allows doctors to inflate it after it reaches the stomach. Nitrogen gas is used to inflate it - making the patient feel full immediately.
PV Tourism Board Promotes Wellness Tourism
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board recently hosted a press trip, called 'Wellness on Vacation,' which has become one more reason to visit the Banderas Bay region. Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, Grazia and The Robb Report were among the participating media outlets.
Vallarta Consular No Longer Accepts Birth Abroad Reports
 usconsulate.gov
According to the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara and the Puerto Vallarta Consular Agency, effective August 1, 2014 Vallarta will no longer accept or process applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. All applications must be made at the Consulate General in Guadalajara.
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