Mexico’s crackdown on pharmacies selling antibiotics without prescriptions begins Wednesday more images 20-doctor team plans operation to separate conjoined twins in Panama
Surgeons in Panama to separate conjoined twins Panama first lady raising money to deliver medical supplies to homeland’s indigenous people more images Gunmen open fire in Mexican drug rehab center, killing 9
Mexico: 9 killed in drug rehab center MEXICO CITY — An official says nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire in a drug rehabilitation center in the Mexican state of Durango. Bill Gates, Carlos Slim announce $150 million health donation for Mexico, Central America
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds law giving rape victims morning-after birth control pill
Mexico upholds morning-after pill for rape victims Lopez Arellano, coup leader and twice president of Honduras, dies at 89
Top US state department official goes to Central America to discuss fighting crime, drugs
State Department sends envoy to Central America Mexico plans to crack down on pharmacies selling antibiotics without doctors’ prescriptions
Mexico sets plan to crack down on antibiotic sales Government report says Mexican criminal organizations more than double heroin production
Report: Mexican traffickers cement grip in US No soup for you: Man detained in Mexico after Nigerian stew spices mistaken for African drug
Man held in Mexico after spices mistaken for drugs Mexico says first lady met with Michelle Obama, discussed obesity, migrants, addictions more images Paraguay soccer player who was shot in head in Mexico City bar last month moved out of ICU
Soccer player who was shot in head out of ICU Unusually wet Arizona winter leads to more illegal immigrant border deaths
Wet Arizona winter leads to more border deaths Canada to lend Mexico 5 million doses of swine flu vaccine; repayment expected more images Oral Roberts scores another upset, handing No. 13 New Mexico its first loss, 75-66
Oral Roberts deals No. 13 New Mexico first loss New Mexico considers Medicaid overhaul to cut costs because of looming budget shortfall
NM considers scaling back Medicaid coverage Mexico charges beauty clinic owner who allegedly botched rock star’s plastic surgery
Mexico charges clinic owner for botched surgery HEALTHBEAT: Effort to address breast cancer in poor countries focuses on exams, cheaper chemo
HEALTHBEAT: Specialists plan how to counter troubling breast cancer rise in poorest countriesmore images For Mexican nationals in US, holiday travel to Mexico City expected to remain same
Mexican military finds possible smuggling tunnel in Tijuana about 100 feet south of US border
Mexican military finds tunnel 100 feet from US Q&A: Precautions to take if you are worried about traveling amid swine flu fears
Drop that taco! Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a dietDrop that taco! Mexico City puts cops on diet MEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police officers on a dietMexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a diet MEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force. Reports: Critical illness may occur rapidly in sickest swine flu patients in Canada and MexicoSickest swine flu cases in Canada, Mexico detailed CHICAGO — Rapidly worsening breathing problems in the sickest swine flu patients in Mexico and Canada present a scary worst-case scenario and could foreshadow what U.S. doctors face as winter flu season sets in, new reports suggest. Mexico has 4 spots in agents’ top 10 travel list despite swine fluMexico on agents’ top 10 travel despite swine flu MINNEAPOLIS — Mexico took four of the top 10 spots on a list of international destinations booked by agents, managers and agency owners from the Travel Leaders company (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates). Caesar’s is dead! Tijuana eatery that popularized salad done in by dropoff in US visitorsCaesar’s dies! Mexico eatery known for salad shuts TIJUANA, Mexico — Caesar’s is dead. The Tijuana restaurant that popularized the Caesar salad has closed, an apparent victim of a tourism-dependent economy devastated by crime, drug violence and the swine flu. Panama confirms more medicine contaminated, fears findings could reflect unreported deathsPanama: More tainted medicine in 1,155 bottles PANAMA CITY — The death toll from contaminated medicine sold three years ago in Panama could be higher than previously believed after 1,155 bottles of tested positive for a chemical commonly found in antifreeze and brake fluid, investigators said Thursday. Mexican officials says millions of swine flu cases possible, deaths could reach 2,000Mexico says millions of swine flu cases possible MEXICO CITY — Mexico could see up to 5 million cases of swine flu during this winter’s flu season, a higher projection than officials had previously given, the health secretary said Thursday. City in northern Mexico closes schools after suspected rise in swine flu casesSwine flu concerns close schools in Mexican city CULIACAN, Mexico — Officials have closed 1,400 schools in the city of Culiacan in northern Mexico after a suspected rise in swine flu cases. G-7 and Mexico agree health workers, high-risk groups should get first swine flu vaccinesG-7, Mexico: risk groups to get 1st swine flu meds BRUSSELS — Pregnant women, health workers and people with risky health conditions will be the first to receive swine flu vaccinations, according to an agreement reached Friday by the world’s seven largest economies and Mexico. Top economies, Mexico discuss who should get swine flu vaccines firstTop economies discuss use of swine flu vaccines BRUSSELS — The world’s seven largest economies and Mexico agreed Friday that the first doses of swine flu vaccinations should be given to pregnant women, health workers and those with risky health conditions. Wash your hands? Wear a mask? Facing next swine flu wave, Mexico benefits from experienceLessons from Mexico for next wave of swine flu MEXICO CITY — Mexico is preparing for a second wave of swine flu, looking at what worked and what didn’t last spring when it banned everything from dining out to attending school in an effort to control the virus. Mexico’s health secretary says swine flu cases could rise to 1 million in winterMexico may see 1 million swine flu cases in winter MEXICO CITY — Mexico says there could be as many as 1 million swine flu cases nationwide during the winter, a steep rise from the current number of 21,264. |
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