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Jalisco’s mosquitoes take a break; dengue down 90%

Maybe the mosquitoes in Jalisco aren’t feeling so thirsty for blood this year. Or maybe the state’s relentless campaign against them is finally paying off. Either way, health authorities have something to celebrate: dengue cases have plummeted nearly 90 percent compared to 2025, according to the state government.


Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress.  What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that even in the current period, temperatures are hitting markedly high levels (33° C or 91.5°F in the month of February).

Hot season eating tips

There’s a less welcome aspect of spring that sneaks in with Jalisco’s sunshine and heat.

Remember, dogs are feeling the heat, too

It’s not just us humans who are feeling the calor in the days leading up to the start of the rainy season. Our pets almost certainly suffer as much as us – dogs especially.

Alzheimer’s Disease set to double by 2030

World Alzheimer’s Day was marked on Wednesday, September 21 but Genaro Gabriel Ortiz, president of the Asociación Jalisciense de Alzheimer, said there was no positive news to celebrate regarding the disease.