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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 3, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | You and Your Health
Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. continue reading »
Hearing Loss Seems to Affect Fewer Blacks Than Whites
March 2, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Skin pigmentation may protect the inner ear, researcher says. Hearing loss affects nearly two-thirds of older Americans, but blacks are much less likely than whites to have hearing problems, a new study shows. continue reading »
Less Invasive Surgery Just as Effective for Some Breast Cancer Patients
March 2, 2011 | by National Institutes of Health | You and Your Health
When breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, many doctors believe that removing several more nodes provides better treatment. But a new study suggests otherwise. The finding may change the way early-stage breast cancer is treated in some patients. continue reading »
Health Tip: Diabetes May Contribute to Hearing Loss
March 1, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Take note of these warning signs. Diabetics are twice as likely as non-diabetics to have hearing loss, according to the American Diabetes Association. continue reading »
Kidney Transplant Changes Could Favor Younger Patients
February 27, 2011 | by Health Finder | Hispanic Health News
Changes that would direct the best kidneys to younger healthier people instead of giving priority to patients who have been on the waiting list longest are being considered by U.S. organ transplant network officials. continue reading »
El asma, la diabetes y otras condiciones de salud ocasionan más riesgos
February 26, 2011 | by CDC | You and Your Health
CDC recomienda que las personas con condiciones crónicas de salud se vacunen contra la influenza. Si usted es uno de los millones de estadounidenses con una condición de salud crónica como el asma, la diabetes continue reading »
Toward Elimination of Healthcare-associated Infections: A call to Action
February 26, 2011 | by CDC | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
Recently, partners hosting the 5th Decennial International Conference on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) – APICExternal Web Site Icon., CDC, IDSAExternal Web Site Icon. and SHEAExternal Web Site Icon continue reading »
Spinal Fluid May Hold Clues to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
February 25, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Strong evidence suggests that the central nervous system is involved in both conditions. An analysis of proteins in spinal fluid can help distinguish patients with Lyme disease from those with chronic fatigue syndrome, a new study reports. continue reading »
Severe Heart Attack No More Deadly to Women Than Men
February 25, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
But women who have a certain type of heart attack tend to be older and sicker, raising death risk. Gender does not appear to have any impact on the risk of dying following a severe heart attack, new research indicates. continue reading »
Médicos de la Asociación Médica Hispana Nacional unen Fuerzas
February 24, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
...con la Asociación Médica Nacional y la Oficina del Alcalde de Nueva York Michael Bloomberg. Un llamado a la acción para expandir los esfuerzos destinados a reducir las disparidades de salud en la vacunación contra la gripe continue reading »
Health Tip: Unwind With Yoga
February 24, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
But practice it correctly. Yoga may be a great way to exercise, relax and even relieve pain. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says you can do more harm than good if you practice yoga incorrectly. continue reading »
Supreme Court Rejects Vaccine-Safety Lawsuit
February 23, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Says nation's vaccine court is designed to handle such claims. A U.S. law protects drug makers from lawsuits filed for serious side effects caused by childhood vaccines, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. continue reading »
¿Cuánta Vitamina D Necesitan las Preadolescentes?
February 23, 2011 | by MedLinePlus | You and Your Health
En invierno, las preadolescentes necesitarían más vitamina D, ya sea a través de la alimentación o suplementos, para tener huesos sanos. continue reading »
TV Reporter’s Severe Migraine Mimicked a Stroke
February 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
But doctors urge caution and immediate treatment for people with similar symptoms. continue reading »
Rise in Dog Bites Has Experts Concerned
February 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
For kids, education about safe interactions with canines 'cannot begin early enough,' advocates warn. Many people consider their dogs as best friends, but hospital records suggest some pooches feel otherwise. continue reading »
El Efecto Placebo Podría Funcionar al Revés
February 19, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | You and Your Health
Un estudio encuentra que en el efecto 'nocebo', los niveles de dolor aumentan mientras decrece la creencia de los pacientes en el analgésico. continue reading »
CDC Releases County Level Estimates for Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity
February 18, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Hispanic Health News
CDC has released new county/county equivalent-level estimates of leisure-time physical inactivity. This data compliments the previously released county level data on both obesity and diagnosed diabetes. continue reading »
3.1 Million Hispanic Americans Struggle with Arthritis
February 17, 2011 | by Health Day News | Latino Daily News
Arthritis affected about 3.1 million Hispanics in the United States between 2002 and 2009, and there were wide variations in arthritis rates among Hispanic subgroups, according to a new federal study. continue reading »
Cancer Rapidly Increasing in California Hispanic Men
February 17, 2011 | by Cancer Prevention Institute of California | Hispanic Health News
Rates are higher among US-born than non-US-born Hispanic men. Thirty-year-old Pedro Espinosa's chances of developing liver cancer just skyrocketed. Born in the United States and of Hispanic descent, Pedro falls into a category of men in California continue reading »
America’s Health a Mixed Bag: Report
February 17, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Life expectancy rates are up, but so are obesity levels, CDC says. U.S. officials on Wednesday released the annual state-of-the-nation's health report and the news is mixed, with life expectancy rates on the rise but obesity levels still climbing. continue reading »
