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Health19 Feb

México Spends Almost $8 billion to Fight Diabetes

México ranks number one among the Latin American nations on expenditures for the control and management of the consequences of diabetes.

Health4 Feb

AIDS epidemic stigma in Mexico

Mexicans infected with AIDS face discrimination in Mexican society. – VIDEO

Health2 Feb

H1N1 Flu up this Year in México

The 1,623 cases so far this year compare with about 1,000 flu cases in Mexico during all of last year,.

Health10 Nov

Mexico and World Lung Cancer Day

November 17th is celebrated world wide as Lung Cancer Day. This day is set aside to draw awareness to a disease that each year claims the lives of 1.4 million people, while 10 million are diagnosed with this cancer.

Health8 Nov

Thirty New Cases of AIDS in Mazatlán This Year

Most of the reported cases were of young people between the ages of 16 and 35.

Health19 Oct

Mexico Lags Behind in Breast Cancer Screening

There are only 60 radiologists across Mexico who can interpret mammograms needed to detect cancer.

Health18 Oct

Secretary of Health Offers Free Flu Shots

Once again this year the Mazatlán Secretary of Health is offering free flu shots to seniors and children.

Health3 Oct

Health Department Calls for Animal Control Department

Dept. of Health calls for animal control following a vicious dog attack on a child in Guasave.

Health27 Sep

2nd UPDATE: Health Department Investigates Contaminated Seafood

When 72 people arrived at Cruz Roja with seafood poisoning, medical staff contacted the Health Department.

Health17 Sep

Volunteer Optometrists Arrive in Mazatlán

Working in coordination with several local entities, VOSH volunteers will see 3,200 patients in six days.

Health16 Jun

Scorpion Stings Restaurant Customer

A pleasant Sunday lunch with family and friends was rudely interrupted by an unwelcome guest.

Health19 Mar

Only in Mexico: Chewable Viagra

Researchers found Mexican men grind the little blue pill before taking it, so Pfizer will provide them with the ready-made powder.

Health11 Feb

Sinaloa Ranks Second for Diabetes in Mexico

Mazatlán, Concordia and San Ignacio registered the highest incidences of diabetes reported in January this year.

Health27 Dec

Over Indulgence and Tainted Seafood Keeps Cruz Roja Busy

Staff at the Cruz Roja facility in El Centro spent a busy Christmas Eve attending to holiday complaints.

Health25 Oct

Not all Mexican Produce Exporters Follow the Rules

Sanitary standards of small Mexican produce exporters are not always up to par with mega agribusinesses.

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HEALTH NEWS

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Mazatlán's Carnaval begins on February 16th. What is your favourite event to attend during the festivities?

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  • LAST WEEK'S POLL

    What effigy or facsimile would you like to see set alight at the Carnaval Burning of Bad Humour this year?

    • Cruise Ship Lines (79%, 159 Votes)
    • Closure of Profeco in Mazatlán (9%, 19 Votes)
    • Jumapam (9%, 18 Votes)
    • The Venados (5%, 11 Votes)

    Total Voters: 202

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