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Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Money, Lives
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Tobacco-free policies might save $521 million a year, cut secondhand smoke exposure. Smoking bans in subsidized housing, including public housing and rental assistance programs continue reading »
Survey: Doctors Aren’t Helping Lung Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
April 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Many say they don't feel prepared to offer effective assistance. Although doctors treating people with lung cancer are aware of the importance of kicking the smoking habit, m continue reading »
Many Teens in US Maintain Poor Health Habits
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn. More than 80 percent of U.S. teens eat unhealthy diets and many are sedentary, which raises the odds they continue reading »
Your Blood Type May Boost Your Heart Risk, Study Finds
August 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But lifestyle is still more important, experts say. Your blood type may influence your heart health, with types A, B and AB slightly increasing the odds of heart disease, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Heather Link: A Heart Disease Veteran at Age 12
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Survivor stresses importance of asking questions and pushing for answers. Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link. continue reading »
Many Young Adults Unaware They’re Developing Heart Disease
October 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study says. A new study warns that many young adults have undetected thickening of the arteries -- or atherosclerosis -- which can lead to heart disease, stroke and death. continue reading »
Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
September 24, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Five genes added to the list of many already known to affect risk of coronary artery disease, study says. Researchers have identified five new genes that play a role in people's risk for heart attack and coronary artery disease -- continue reading »
New Spanish-Language Guides Inform Decisions About Heart Disease and Other Illnesses
August 17, 2011 | by Effective Health Care Program | Hispanic Health News
A free, illustrated easy-to-read pamphlet that compares drugs for preventing heart attacks, heart failure or strokes in people with stable coronary heart disease is one of six new Spanish-language publications from HHS' continue reading »
Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
August 11, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Herceptin especially likely to raise the odds in patients with a history of heart disease or diabetes. The breast cancer drug Herceptin increases the risk of heart problems in elderly patients, especially those with a history of heart disease and/or diabetes, a new study says. continue reading »
Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
July 27, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Current costs of $450 billion a year aren't sustainable, nation's heart experts say. Prevention is the key to stemming the soaring cost of heart disease in the United States, which reached $450 billion last year, according to a new policy statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). continue reading »
Health Tip: Binge Eating May Lead to Weight Gain
July 14, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
And type 2 diabetes and heart disease, among other complications. Binge eating disorder means eating abnormally large amounts of food, eating extremely quickly and eating beyond the point of fullness. continue reading »
Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
June 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
A new study hints at one reason that black Americans are at a higher risk of death from heart disease than whites: Blacks appear to have higher levels of a certain type of plaque that builds up in arteries and is not detected in standard screening. continue reading »
California Companies Target Heart Disease, Cancer With More Than 240 Medicines in Development
May 27, 2011 | by PhRMA | Hispanic Health News
At a time when cancer and heart disease are the nation’s and the world’s top killers, biopharmaceutical research companies headquartered in California are developing 243 of the 1,186 medicines in development for those dreaded diseases. continue reading »
Health Tip: Talk to Your Doctor About the Nicotine Patch
April 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Especially if you have any of these problems. While the nicotine patch can be an effective method to help some people quit smoking and improve their health, it may not be the best smoking cessation tool for everyone. continue reading »
Chicago Bulls to host “Score One for Your Health”
September 10, 2010 | by Chicago Bulls | Hispanic Health News
The Chicago Bulls are hosting a free health screening on October 15, 2010 at the United Center 10am to 2:30pm. Along with the screening, information on diabetes, heart disease, prostate health, and more will be available. continue reading »
