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Sugary Drinks Can Be Hard on Heart: Study
March 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Men who drank one sweet beverage daily had higher risk of heart disease. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day raises men's risk of heart disease, a long-term study finds. continue reading »
Health Tip: Coping With Diabetes
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Accepting your diagnosis. You've just been diagnosed with diabetes. Accepting the diagnosis is difficult for many people, but it's an important first step. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions: continue reading »
Health Tip: Lower Your Risk for Osteoporosis
March 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Here are factors you can control. Some risk factors for osteoporosis you can't control -- such as your age, heritage and family history of the brittle bones condition. continue reading »
Health Tip: At Risk for Muscle Cramps
March 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Who is most likely to get them. A muscle cramp occurs when a contracted muscle can't relax, causing pain and tightness. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon continue reading »
Too Many Americans Skipping Colon Cancer Screening
March 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Americans 50 and older who haven't had a colonoscopy screening should get one, experts urge. Approximately one in three U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 75 who s continue reading »
Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say. Teenagers who suffer a concussion are more sensitive than adults or children to its aftereffects, Canadian researchers report. continue reading »
‘Active’ Video Games May Not Boost Kids’ Fitness: Study
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found. Apparently there's no guarantee that your kids will mend their couch-potato ways if you give them a fitness video game. continue reading »
Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies. A second company has issued a voluntary recall of birth control pills because o continue reading »
New AARP Online Tool Can Help Americans Realize Current and Future Benefits of the Health Care Law
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Health Law Guide provides personalized health information in about five minutes. Today AARP launched a personalized online tool, the Health Law Guide continue reading »
STUDY: Mexican-American Kids Add Pounds as They Lose Native Eating Habits
February 14, 2012 | by University of South Carolina | Latino Daily News
A study shows that Mexican-American youth gain pounds as they move away from the dietary habits of their native country continue reading »
More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knees
February 13, 2012 | by Health Finder.Gov | You and Your Health
More than 4 million Americans now live with an artificial knee, and increasing numbers of younger patients are undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research reveals. continue reading »
STUDY: The Pros and Cons of Home vs Hospital Birth
February 13, 2012 | by HealthFinder | Latin America Business News
Babies whose mothers choose to deliver at home are at higher risk of complications after birth, including low Apgar scores and seizures, a new study finds. continue reading »
Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep
January 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
What you eat and drink can keep you up or make you drowsy. What you eat and drink can have a big impact on your ability to fall or stay asleep. Many foods can make you feel drowsy, while others can cause trouble sleeping. continue reading »
Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet
January 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Here are some ways to add them to snacks and meals. Everyone knows it's important to eat a lot of vegetables. But how can you eat more of these healthy foods without upsetting your routine? continue reading »
STUDY: Hispanics Had Greatest Health Risk During 2009’s H1N1 Flu Pandemic
December 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Social determinants, including the lack of paid sick leave, contributed to higher risk of exposure to the influenza A (H1N1) virus among Hispanics in the U.S. continue reading »
Aggressive Chemo May Help Young Lymphoma Patients
November 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Higher doses of chemotherapy with less time between treatments may benefit younger people suffering from aggressive lymphomas, such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (one of the most common and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), according to new research. continue reading »
STUDY: Yawning May Cool the Brain
November 28, 2011 | by Health Finder | You and Your Health
Yawning helps keep the brain cool, and the sinuses play a role in that process by acting as bellows, a new report suggests. continue reading »
Health Tip: Pack Your Holiday Leftovers Carefully
November 27, 2011 | by Health Finder | You and Your Health
When packing up your holiday leftovers, make sure they're properly stored to prevent foodborne illness. The American Dietetic Association offers these suggestions for safe storage of your holiday leftovers: continue reading »
Holiday Season a Challenge for Allergy Sufferers
November 25, 2011 | by Health Finder | Hispanic Health News
The holiday season can be a challenge for people with allergies and asthma, but there are a number of things they can do to protect themselves, allergists say. continue reading »
Black Friday Is Just Not About Bargains, Can be Psychological Adventure
November 25, 2011 | by Health Finder.Gov | You and Your Health
Black Friday, the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, is as much about the quest as it is about getting good deals, according to a marketing expert. continue reading »
