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FDA adds ‘Black Box’ warning to Vertex

December 20, 2012 Health

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP)

The Food and Drug Administration is attaching a black box warning to the Vertex Pharmaceuticals hepatitis C treatment Incivek over a potentially fatal rash.

The FDA says patients taking the …

Health Matters: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

December 14, 2012 Health

With the recent tragic school shooting that occurred at a Connecticut elementary school, tonight’s health will discuss post traumatic stress disorder symps and treatment options.

According to the National Center for …

Drug tamoxifen reduces breast cancer deaths

December 5, 2012 Health

Breast cancer patients taking the drug tamoxifen can cut their chances of having the disease come back or kill them if they stay on the pills for 10 years instead …

South Africa improves in fight against HIV, AIDS

December 3, 2012 Health

JOHANNESBURG (AP)

In the early ’90s when South Africa’s Themba Lethu clinic could only treat HIV/AIDS patients for opportunistic diseases, many would come in on wheelchairs and keep coming to the health …

Health Matters: Nasal Infection

November 26, 2012 Health

According to the University of Texas Medical Branch, 31 million Texans suffer from chronic sinusitis. FOX 2 spoke with Valley Sinus Center Dr. Umang Khetarpal about treatment options for this …

Inflatable bounce houses pose danger for kids

November 26, 2012 Health

CHICAGO (AP)

They may be a big hit at kids’ birthday parties, but inflatable bounce houses can be dangerous, with the number of injuries soaring in recent years, a nationwide study found.

Kids …

Nation pays tribute to veterans

November 12, 2012 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (AP)

From sea to shining sea, the nation is paying tribute to its members of the armed services.

Veterans Day commemorations on Sunday included somber traditions such as a Virginia wreath-laying …

FDA approves arthritis drug Xeljanz

November 7, 2012 Health

NEW YORK (AP)

Pfizer says the Food and Drug Administration approved its rheumatoid arthritis pill Xeljanz (ZEL’jans), seen as potential big seller for the world’s largest pharmaceutical company.

Pfizer Inc. says the FDA …

Stem cells donated by strangers can help repair hearts

November 6, 2012 Health

LOS ANGELES (AP)

Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks. In a study, stem cells donated by strangers proved as safe and …

Health Matters: Chelation Therapy Controversy

November 5, 2012 Health

A new study using an unorthodox treatment that could possibly prevent heart disease problems is shocking cardiologists and raising controversy within the medical community.

Patients suffering from heart attacks were given …

Easy-to-Sew Window Treatments

November 1, 2012 Home Improvement

All of these ideas require only the most basic machine sewing skill of sewing a straight line, which anyone can master in no time. None of these projects took more …

Unprecedented ‘black mold’ meningitis a challenge

October 26, 2012 Health

WASHINGTON (AP)

The black mold creeping into the spines of hundreds of people who got tainted shots for back pain marks uncharted medical territory.

Never before has this particular fungus been found to …

Entertainment News

Amanda Bynes Arrested After Throwing Bong Out 36th Floor Window

NEW YORK (AP) — Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.

It happened at an apartment building on …

Paolo Sorrentino serves up a cinema banquet at Cannes

Anna Della Rosa, Paolo Sorrentino, Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli

CANNES, France (AP) — Paolo Sorrentino has a thing about food — appropriately enough, for the director of a sumptuous feast of a film, “The Great Beauty.”

The Italian auteur’s Cannes Film …

Seen and heard at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

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DAMIAN LEWIS: FROM HOMELAND TO SCOTLAND

“Homeland” without Sgt. Nicholas Brody? Damian Lewis says it’s possible.

The British …

Health Headlines

Health Matters: Stroke Prevention with Dr. Ameer Hassan

Health Matters: New Findings Show Stroke Is The Leading Cause of Disability In The U.S.

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and with us tonight we have neurologist Dr. Ameer Hassan to talk about prevention tips and stroke symptoms.

Harlingen’s Valley Baptist …

Stroke Awareness Health Fair This Saturday

This weekend folks have the opportunity to get their heart checked out.

Harlingen’s Valley Baptist Medical Center is holding a Stroke Awareness Health Fair this Saturday, May 25 from 6:30 until …

Health Matters: Walking For Asthma Awareness

Well we have finished yet another monthly health walk at Fireman’s Park in McAllen and this month we are walking for asthma awareness. Asthma and allergy specialist Dr. Maria Elena …

Events Calendar

May 2013
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		1 Marcha y Feria de Salud May 1, 2013 8:30 am – 1:16 pm	2	3	4 Junior Ranger Day May 4, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join the park and community partners as we celebrate the National Park Service and its mission. Visit National Parks around the nation via live video programs, participate in activities and games about healthy living, and enjoy living history programs. Kids are invited to earn badges and prizes. Time: 10 am. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free of charge and open to the public For more information: Call (956) 541-2785 Event Location: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd. Junior Ranger Day Fiesta Cinco de Mayo May 4, 2013 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm The City of Harlingen and the Office of the Mexican Consulate invite you to enjoy performances by Las Margaritas, Mariachi Imperial, Frutty Villarreal & Fit4Life Folklorico Dance, and Grupo Norteño Los Federales! Saturday, May 4th from 3 PM - 8 PM .Admission is FREE!	5
6	7	8 South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013 May 8, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region. The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments. City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer) Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat) San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck) As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles. This event is completely free to the public. South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY May 8, 2013 7:00 pm Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Children ages 2+ require ticket	9 South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013 May 9, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region. The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments. City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer) Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat) San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck) As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles. This event is completely free to the public. South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY May 9, 2013 7:00 pm Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Children ages 2+ require ticket	10 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY May 10, 2013 7:00 pm Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Children ages 2+ require ticket	11 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY May 11, 2013 7:00 pm Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Children ages 2+ require ticket Mother's Day Breakfast May 11, 2013 10:00 am – 12:08 pm The Mission Historical Museum will exclusively be treating our members to a memorable Mother’s Day Appreciation Breakfast. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and be serenaded with Trio music by Los Padrinos. Trio is a method of instrumentation or vocalization by three different sounds or voices to make a melodious music or song.This talented group were born and raised in rural South Texas. Juan Porras, Jose Carrio, and Miguel Angel Juarez are self- taught musicians whose interpretations of “Trio” music are harmoniously sung along with the sounds of a Spanish guitar. Los Padrinos will perform the traditional serenade “Las Mananitas” which is most appropriate for Mother’s Day. This special event will be held on May 11, 2013 at 10 am in the Annex Building at 200 E. Tom Landry. Please RSVP by calling (956) 580-8646	12 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY May 12, 2013 7:00 pm Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Children ages 2+ require ticket
13	14	15 Solara Hospital First Annual Health Fair May 15, 2013 8:00 am – 1:01 pm Join us for our First Annual Health Fair at Solara Hospital! Visit with companies, speak with a dietitian about your diet, talk to a pharmacist about your medications, get your blood sugar and blood pressure checked and much more! Join us for refreshments, giveaways, and valuable information about your health! See you there!	16	17	18 Harmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair May 18, 2013 8:00 am – 10:15 am This Saturday May 18th HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY will be having a marathon event. Our goal is to get our children and community active and learn more about healthy lifestyles. This event will be held at the BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK. EVENT STARTS AT 8:00 a.m PUBLIC US INVITED TO JOIN US. Harmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair 1 Mile Tiger Run May 18, 2013 8:00 am – 3:17 pm 1 mile running event is going be held at the Brownsville sports park on May 18 2013 at 8am. The race will be 10.00 per person. A t-shirt will be provided for the first 100 participants. All proceeds will go towards Harmony Science Academy Athletics program for all of our students k-12 grade level. 1 Mile Tiger Run	19
20	21	22	23 Fun Health Walk with FOX 2 & Univision 48 May 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for our monthly “Fun Health Walk” Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Townlake at Fireman’s Park. Please wear a grey shirt. This month we are supporting Asthma Awareness.	24	25	26 Bud Light River City Rockfest May 26, 2013 12:00 pm – 12:48 pm Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains, Bullet for my Valentine, Skillet, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, Clutch, The Sword, and more. For additional updates to the Bud Light River City Rockfest, visit RiverCityRockfest.com.
27	28	29	30	31 3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament May 31, 2013N/A The Knights of Columbus Council 2698 from Mission are happy to announce the 3nd Annual “Summer Knights” Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island, Texas. The tournament will take place May 31st & June 1st, 2013 at Louie’s Backyard on the Island. Friday’s festivities begin at 4:00 pm with registration, music and fun. Fishing begins on Saturday at 6:00 am with weigh in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day followed by prizes, dinner then music by Roy Solis. Proceeds are to benefit the Columbian Squires Circle 1492 from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mission, Texas. 3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament