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Study Finds Link Between Autism and Air Pollution
June 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive. Pregnant women who live in smog-filled areas may be twice as likely to have children with autism, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Diabetes Risk May Rise If You Routinely Skip Breakfast
June 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study. Eating breakfast every day may help overweight women reduce their risk continue reading »
Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
June 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse. For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: continue reading »
STUDY: Hands-Free Devices Not Safe for Driving
June 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
They cause mental distraction that can lead to crashes, experts warn. Drivers who think hands-free devices for talking or texting are safer than handheld cellph continue reading »
Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely
June 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother's weight. Overweight or obese women who are pregnant are more likely to give birth prematurely, continue reading »
Tips for Healthy, Safe Summer Grilling
June 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Enjoy outdoor cooking while keeping cancer risk to a minimum, expert urges. For many Americans, summer just wouldn't be the same without a backyard barbecue continue reading »
Poor Sleep Can Worsen Women’s Heart Issues
June 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But lack of shuteye doesn't seem to have same effect on inflammation levels in men. Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say. continue reading »
Physically Active Jobs Tied to Unusual Amounts of Sleep
June 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found these workers are often long or short sleepers, which may not be healthy. People with more physically active jobs tend to be either shorter or longer sleepers than average continue reading »
Worldwide, 4 Billion Have Untreated Cavities
June 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Global burden of oral conditions increased 20 percent between 1990 and 2010, study shows. Billions of people around the world have untreated tooth decay, a new study has found. continue reading »
Minorities Harmed Most By Fast-Food Outlets Near School
June 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Effects on weight, exercise seem to be magnified for black, Hispanic teens, research suggests. Black and Hispanic teens who go to school near fast-food restaurants are more likely to be continue reading »
Hispanics and Diabetes
June 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
According to national examination surveys, Mexican Americans are almost twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. continue reading »
Argentine, Cuban Scientists Develop 1st Therapeutic Vaccine for Lung Cancer
June 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A team of Argentine and Cuban scientists has developed the first therapeutic vaccine for treating lung cancer. The vaccine does not prevent the tumor, but promotes its destruction by activating the body's immune system, the Insud Group said Friday. continue reading »
Kids Bullied in Elementary School More Likely to Self-Injure as Teens
June 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
There are no harmless forms of bullying, study warns. Children who are bullied in elementary school are almost five times more likely to engage in self-harm continue reading »
Which City in the Fittest in America?
May 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
New report highlights healthiest metropolitan areas. It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro continue reading »
Study: More Alcohol Use Seen in Children’s Movies
May 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But scenes with tobacco have dropped, researchers say. More movies approved for young viewers are showing alcohol brands, a trend that could influence teen drinking, researchers say. continue reading »
STUDY: Latino Teen Birth Rate Drops Dramatically
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new government study by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics shows that teen birth rates have plummeted especially for Hispanic teen girls. continue reading »
HISPANIC HEALTH: Hispanics More Likely than Others to Seek Early Treatment for Lung Cancer
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new large scale 10-year study on the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer shows there are racial disparities on which patients undergo surgery as early treatment with Hispanics leading the way. continue reading »
Univ. of Arizona Research Shows How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
The study looked at 32 Spanish-English early bilinguals, who had learned their second language before age 8. Individuals who learn two languages at an early age s continue reading »
Latinas Support Hirono Amendments to Immigration Reform Bill
May 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Health advocates applaud Hawaii Senator’s leadership to keep aspiring citizens healthy and productive - The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health continue reading »
CDC Finds Many Public Pools Contaminated with Human Waste
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections. There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. continue reading »
