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Bird Flu Epidemic In China

April 24, 2013 Health

Health authorities are still puzzled by the rising number of bird flu cases in China.

A spokesman for the world health organization (WHO) said on Monday that it remains unclear why …

WHO: H7N9 virus passes more easily from bird to human

April 24, 2013 Health

BEIJING (AP) — A new strain of bird flu that emerged in China over the past month is one of the “most lethal” flu viruses so far, worrying health officials because …

W.H.O. Considering Sending International Experts To Investigate Bird Flu In China

April 8, 2013 Health

The World Health Organization says it’s considering sending an international team of experts into China to investigate the outbreak of the H-7-N-9 bird flu virus in eastern China. Twenty-one human …

World Health Organization wants to send International Experts to China

April 8, 2013 Health

BEIJING (AP) — The World Health Organization is talking with the Chinese government about sending international experts to China to help investigate a new bird flu strain that has sickened at …

Tuberculosis numbers drop to 8.7 million new cases

October 18, 2012 Health

LONDON (AP)

The number of people who caught tuberculosis last year inched downward according to an estimate by the World Health Organization, but the agency warned that drug-resistant strains are still spreading.

In …

Waterborne parasite kills 10 in Pakistan

October 9, 2012 Health

A beach in Karachi. The brain-eating amoeba is often caught through swimming in infected water

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A waterborne parasite commonly known as “brain-eating amoeba” has killed 10 people in Pakistan’s largest city, a Pakistani official with the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

The amoeba …

World Health Organization says 10 people died of suspected Ebola in Congo

August 22, 2012 Health

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP)

The World Health Organization says an outbreak of suspected Ebola in eastern Congo has infected at least 15 people, 10 of whom died.

WHO said in a statement on Tuesday …

Diesel Fumes Cause Cancer – WHO Reports

June 12, 2012 Science

LONDON (AP) — Diesel exhaust causes cancer, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency declared Tuesday, a ruling it said could make exhaust as important a public health threat as secondhand smoke.

The …

WHO: Measles deaths have plummeted over a decade

April 24, 2012 Health

LONDON (AP) — The number of measles deaths worldwide has apparently dropped by about three-quarters over a decade, according to a new study by the World Health Organization and others.

Most …

Vietnam asks WHO to help identify killer disease

April 20, 2012 Health

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has asked international health experts to help investigate a mystery illness that has killed 19 people and sickened 171 others in an impoverished district in …

1 in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030

November 14, 2011 Health

GENEVA (AP) — The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics.

In a report issued on Monday, …

Officials say India close to wiping out polio

October 24, 2011 Health

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has not had a case of polio in nine months, raising hopes the country is on the verge of defeating the disease, health officials said …

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