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Health4 May

Secretary of Health on “Yellow Alert”

The Sinaloa Secretary of Health is on yellow alert against possible cases of gastroenteritis caused by a drought.

Health13 Mar

Eat More Octopus, Suggests Inapesca

Octopus is high in Vitamin A, calcium and protein as well as having medicinal advantages.

Health8 Mar

México and its Consumption of Coca-Cola

The OECD recommends that Mexico put a 20% tax on soft drinks in the country.

Health28 Feb

Sinaloa Registers 61 Cases of AH1N1 Flu

To date, Mazatlán stands 19th in the country for the number of reported AH1N1 virus cases, with one mortality.

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.

Health6 Feb

Mexico Develops Vaccine against Heroin Addiction

Mexico’s government said a “vaccine” against heroin addiction, which it has patented, will be ready for human use in roughly five years.

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.

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HEALTH NEWS

  • US baby boomers urged to take hepatitis C blood test - BBC News
  • Could This Be The Generation That Finds a Vaccine to Prevent HIV/AIDS? - Daily Disruption
  • Aimee Copeland's family requests privacy - Atlanta Journal Constitution
  • Why do men like meat? Answer may be obvious - Chicago Sun-Times

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If you could choose just one, what would be your favourite food in Mazatlán?

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    The 2nd Annual Quicksilver surfing contest was postponed because organizers say they received no financial help from the tourism department. Should the State sponsor tourism events in Mazatlan?

    • Yes, they bring tourists and money. (55%, 46 Votes)
    • Depends on the event. (23%, 19 Votes)
    • No, they should be privately sponsored. (10%, 8 Votes)
    • Depends on government resources. (8%, 7 Votes)
    • Have no opinion. (4%, 3 Votes)

    Total Voters: 83

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  • RESTAURANT REVIEWS

    • The Dugout
    • Christy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
    • Sunday Brunch at the Pino Suárez Market
    • Surf’s Up
    • ZASSHI – Japanese Bistro
    • Mi Terrasa
    • “Adios” to Some of the City’s Favourite Restaurants
    • Cocinita Elsy “Mamuquitas”
    • Puerto Azul
    • Tony’s Burgers
    • Molika Bakery, Deli Food with Class
    • Figueroa Taco Stand: Get there early. It’s Busy!
    • Bocatto
    • Tacos Borracho
    • Bodega Snacks & Beer

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