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REPORT: ‘Urgent Need’ for Cancer Research Among U.S. Minorities
April 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United States urgently needs to expand research and improve understanding of cancer among minority populations, according to a special report issued Thursday by the President's Cancer Panel. continue reading »
Some TV Fans ‘Distressed’ Without Favorite Shows: Study
April 26, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Researchers say the findings show how important media is in the lives of many. Some college students felt real distress when their favorite television shows went into reruns during the TV writers' strike of 2007-2008, a new report suggests. continue reading »
Arthritis Has Limiting Effects on Hispanics More than Any Other Race
April 18, 2011 | by Journal of American Medical Association | You and Your Health
Arthritis affects approximately 50 million adults and specifically 3.1 million Hispanics in the United States, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions among U.S. adults continue reading »
National Council of La Raza Embarks On Unique Study of Diabetes Management in Latino Seniors
April 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
In a joint effort to improve the health of Hispanic seniors with type 2 diabetes, Humana and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) have launched a study to test the “promotores de salud” – or, community health worker – approach to help this patient population better manage their disease to improve their health and well being. continue reading »
STUDY: Discrimination Can Hurt One’s Health and Expand Your Waistline
April 13, 2011 | by UPI | Latino Daily News
If you are portly, fat or have an ‘expanding waistline’ there is something you can blame besides fast food – discrimination. A recent study, from Purdue University using data from 1995-2004’s National Survey of Midlife Development, shows that discrimination can hurt your health. continue reading »
Liberals, Conservatives May Have Different Brain Structures
April 11, 2011 | by Health Finder | Latino Daily News
Based on what's known about the roles of these two areas of the brain, the structural differences are consistent with previous studies that found liberals are better able to cope with conflicting information and are more open to new experiences continue reading »
STUDY: Is Coming to America Unhealthy for Mexican Immigrants?
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Young adult Mexican migrants in the United States are much more likely to suffer depression and anxiety disorders than family members of migrants who remain in Mexico, a new study finds. continue reading »
CDC: Contraceptive Use is Lowest & Teen Childbirth Highest Amongst Latinos & Blacks
April 5, 2011 | by CDC | Latino Daily News
Teen birth rates have decreased by 37 percent in the last two decades, though U.S. rates are up to nine times higher than in other developed countries, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report. About 46 percent of teens have had sexual intercourse. About 14 percent of sexually active teen girls and 10 percent of teen boys report that they do not use any type of birth control, the report says. continue reading »
59% of U.S. TB Cases Occur in Foreign-Born, Mainly from Mexico & Philippines
April 5, 2011 | by Center for Disease Control | Latino Daily News
In the United States, the number of TB cases reported in foreign-born persons has remained virtually level, with approximately 7,000 to 8,000 cases reported each year from 1993 to 2008. continue reading »
Nat’l Minority Health Month Kicks Off in Chicago with Chefs in Classrooms
April 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
As part of “Heroes for Healthy Schools Week” and National Minority Health Month, the Healthy Schools Campaign and the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will host Chef in the Classroom 2011 on Tuesday, April 5th. continue reading »
Freezing Wrinkles a Possible Alternative to Botox
April 4, 2011 | by Health Finder | You and Your Health
A new technology that temporarily zaps away forehead wrinkles by freezing the nerves shows promise in early clinical trials, researchers say. continue reading »
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: What You Should Know About Screening
April 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
We're all familiar with messages like this one – "men and women aged 50 and older should have regular colorectal cancer screening tests continue reading »
STUDY: Latinas More Worried About Breast Cancer Recurrence
March 30, 2011 | by Health Day News/Southeastern Health Services | Latino Daily News
Race and ethnicity have a significant impact on the amount women with breast cancer worry about recurrence, with less acculturated Latina women being especially susceptible to high levels of worry, according to a study published online March 28 in Cancer. continue reading »
White House Weighing in on Better Benefits, Better Health for Young Adults
March 28, 2011 | by White House | Hispanic Health News
A year ago, young adults were one of the most vulnerable groups of Americans in the health insurance market. However, since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, continue reading »
STUDY: Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure
March 28, 2011 | by Health Finer News | You and Your Health
Laughter and music not only lift the mood, they might also drop blood pressure among middle-aged adults, a new study suggests. Japanese researchers divided 79 adults, aged 40 to 74, into three groups, studying the effects of one-hour music sessions every two weeks on one group, laughter sessions on another group, and no intervention for the remaining participants (the control group). continue reading »
Moms’ Depression, Anger Stresses Kids
March 27, 2011 | by Healther | You and Your Health
Even very young children can get stressed by depressed parents who display negative emotions toward them, researchers confirm. continue reading »
NIck Jonas on LIving with Diabetes
March 27, 2011 | by HealthFinder | Hispanic Health News
Teen superstar Nick Jonas may be the picture of health today, but five years ago his body was wasting away. Even at 13, Jonas knew something was wrong. He just didn't know what. continue reading »
In 2010 Approximately 36% of Hispanic-Americans Have Either Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
March 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
A new study conducted by the Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF) identified California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan as “diabetes hot spots,” continue reading »
NIH Announced New Strategic Plan to Combat Diabetes
March 20, 2011 | by National Institute of Health | Hispanic Health News
A new strategic plan to guide diabetes-related research over the next decade was announced today by the National Institutes of Health. continue reading »
DC Bilingual Public Charter School Receives Award for Its ‘Healthier’ Initiative
March 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon joined representatives from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to present the HealthierUS School Challenge Gold Award with Distinction to CentroNía's continue reading »
