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La FDA Aprueba el Primer Dispositivo para Mamografías en 3D
February 16, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Hispanic Health News
Debería 'modificar significativamente los métodos actuales de diagnóstico y tratamiento', según la agencia. La Administración de Alimentos y Drogas de EE. UU. continue reading »
Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Kids’ Fast-Food Choices
February 16, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Posting calorie counts of menu items at fast-food restaurants doesn't appear to inspire teenagers and parents of younger children to order less-fattening meals, new research finds. continue reading »
Gift-Giving, for Many Men, Means Avoiding Rejection
February 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Steering clear of risky presents (and sales clerks) is the goal, behavior expert says. Men looking for Valentine's Day gifts are most concerned with finding something that is least likely to be rejected, and that often means jewelry, according to a shopping behavior expert. continue reading »
Study Shows Pharmaceutical Information Not Reaching Hispanic Patients
February 15, 2011 | by The Jeffrey Group; KCI Partners | Hispanic Health News
Nationwide Physician Survey Reveals Media is Best Vehicle to Educate Hispanic Patients. A new study revealed that poor communication with Hispanic patients is adversely affecting the quality of care to this country's largest minority group. continue reading »
Study Shows Pharmaceutical Information Not Reaching Hispanic Patients
February 14, 2011 | by The Jeffrey Group; KCI Partners | Latino Daily News
Nationwide Physician Survey Reveals Media is Best Vehicle to Educate Hispanic Patients. A new study revealed that poor communication with Hispanic patients is adversely affecting the quality of care to this country's largest minority group. continue reading »
Heart to Heart
February 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
It is the month of loving and being loved, open your heart and let the love light in! Start with your very own heart. Here are some heart healthy tips for you and your loved ones! continue reading »
Para las Personas Bilingües, Aprender un Tercer Idioma es Más Fácil
February 10, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Hispanic Health News
Un estudio israelí encontró que los niños de sexto grado que hablaban ruso y hebreo aprendían inglés más fácilmente. A los niños que saben dos idiomas se les hace más fácil aprender un tercero que a aquellos que sólo saben uno, según un estudio reciente. continue reading »
Diet Coke and Heidi Klum Wave a Flag for Women’s Heart Health
February 10, 2011 | by Coca-Cola | You and Your Health
Star-studded "Capture the Flag" game raises money for heart health programs. Diet Coke and Heidi Klum joined forces on February 1 to raise awareness and funds for women's heart health education and research. continue reading »
‘Universal’ Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
February 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Such a shot would eliminate need to reformulate vaccine each year, but it's still years away, experts say. A small group of 22 British volunteers is testing out a new "universal" influenza vaccine: continue reading »
Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says
February 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
Findings point to a 'substantial problem, which impacts on patients' safety.' As many as 75 percent of hospital tests are not followed up and this failure can have serious consequences for patients, including delayed or missed diagnoses and even death, according to a new study. continue reading »
Un Estudio Plantea que Entre Más Trabaja la Madre, Más Pesan sus Hijos
February 8, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Hispanic Health News
Investigadores señalan que los cambios en los hábitos alimenticios y de sueño podrían explicar la tendencia. Como si las madres trabajadoras no tuvieran ya razones para sentirse culpables continue reading »
Community Has Role in Health of Low-Income Kids
February 7, 2011 | by Health Finder.Gov | Latino Daily News
Living in a connected community may protect poor teens from health risks such as smoking or obesity, researchers have found. continue reading »
March of Dimes Welcomes FDA Approval of Progesterone Injections
February 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
The first-ever drug known to prevent some preterm births, which won market approval today from the Food and Drug Administration, was welcomed by the March of Dimes. continue reading »
What Causes Arthritis Pain?
February 7, 2011 | by Department of Health & Human Services | You and Your Health
It's no secret to any person with arthritis that pain comes with the territory. But what makes arthritis so painful? The Arthritis Foundation offers this list of contributing factors: continue reading »
Lung Cancer Atlas Launched to Identify Lung Cancer Trends Amongst Latinos and Other Minority Groups
February 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In recognition of World Cancer Day, the National Minority Quality Forum this week launched the Lung Cancer Atlas. This novel resource enables users to map lung cancer prevalence estimates and total counts at the zip-code level continue reading »
Hispanics to Lose Access to Medicare Drugs and Treatment
February 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An American Heritage Foundation study has determined that because of The Healthcare Reform Act "low income beneficiaries and minorities, especially Hispanics will bear the brunt of the cuts. continue reading »
Latina Moms and Moms-To-Be Insights Revealed
February 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Polls by Todobebe reveal Hispanic women prefer natural childbirth, having children before age 30, but are divided regarding pacifiers and baby bottle usage. continue reading »
Go Red ‘Por Tu Corazon’ Helping to Fight Heart Disease Amongst Latinas
February 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red Por Tu Corazón is a bilingual heart-health movement for Latinas that is dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease continue reading »
U.S. Teenage Birth Rate Resumes Decline
February 4, 2011 | by CDC | Hispanic Health News
The teenage birth rate declined 8 percent in the United States from 2007 through 2009, reaching a historic low at 39.1 births per 1,000 teens aged 15-19 years. continue reading »
Los Pediatras Emiten Nuevas Recomendaciones Sobre Vacunas
February 3, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Latin America Business News
En la nueva programación se incluyen la tos ferina y la meningitis. Los adolescentes necesitan un refuerzo para protegerse de la meningitis meningocócica, una infección potencialmente mortal del tejido que rodea el cerebro, continue reading »
