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Super Bowl Loss Really a Heart Stopper for Some Fans
February 1, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Defeat raises hometown rates of cardiac-related deaths; win may have opposite effect, study finds. Super Bowl fans, beware: Research warns that Sunday's match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers could be a killer, literally. continue reading »
Tough Times for Hispanic Caregivers
January 31, 2011 | by New York Times | Latino Daily News
As parents/relatives age, their children/family members usually consider the option of sending them to nursing homes or other care facilities, but for almost one-third of Hispanic caregivers, that is not an option, whether due to income or emotional issues. continue reading »
La FDA asegura que los implantes de mama se relacionan con un tipo poco común de cáncer
January 30, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | You and Your Health
Según la agencia, el riesgo para cualquier paciente individual es reducido, pero las mujeres y sus médicos deben estar al tanto. continue reading »
Coordinated School Health—Key Strategies
January 29, 2011 | by CDC | You and Your Health
The health of young people is strongly linked to their academic success. Learn how to improve students' health and academic achievement by coordinating health programs within schools and among education, health, and social service agencies. continue reading »
LIVESTRONG Launches New Hispanic Survey to Assess Needs of Hispanic Cancer Survivors
January 28, 2011 | by LIVESTRONG español | Hispanic Health News
Findings From the Spanish-Language Survey Will Help Improve Programs and Resources for Hispanics Impacted by Cancer. In an effort to help close the gap in health disparities for Latinos diagnosed with cancer continue reading »
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
January 27, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrants. Hispanic seniors in the United States are less likely than their white counterparts to be vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, a new study has found. continue reading »
NCLR’s Thoughts on the State of the Union
January 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Last night, NCLR watched with the rest of the country as President Obama delivered his State of the Union address. For the second year, the president focused on our economic future, stressing the need for job creation and a strengthened economy that will restore the nation’s competitiveness. continue reading »
National Hispanic Medical Assocation Expands Efforts to Encourage Flu Shots with Key Partners
January 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) will join the National Medical Association (NMA) and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) in Houston, Texas, Monday, January 31st to continue reading »
STUDY: Higher Rate of Hispanic and Black Women Tested for Sexually Transmitted Disease
January 26, 2011 | by Pediatrics Journal | Latino Daily News
A recent study published in the Pediatrics journal found that young Hispanic and black girls are being screened for the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia than their young counterparts. continue reading »
Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Efforts Recover Record $4 Billion; New Affordable Care
January 26, 2011 | by U.S. Department of Justice | Hispanic Health News
Joint Justice Department & HHS Efforts Result in Largest Sum Ever Recovered in Single Year. Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing that the government’s health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered more than $4 billion in taxpayer dollars in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010. continue reading »
Uh Oh! Oral Sex Linked to Head and Neck Cancer, Study Finds.
January 26, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Changes in sexual activity linked to increased HPV-related tongue, tonsil malignancies. There's a worrisome uptick in the incidence of certain head and neck cancers among middle-aged and even younger Americans, continue reading »
Some Older Drivers’ Vision Problems Different Than Thought
January 26, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
May be too aware of background movement, rather than have reduced vision, study finds. continue reading »
Preparing Small Doses of Medication From Syringes Called Risky
January 25, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
Errors involving powerful drugs such as morphine dangerous for babies, small children, study finds. Preparing small doses of medications from syringes can be inaccurate and lead to dangerous dosing continue reading »
Warning Signs of Hypothermia
January 24, 2011 | by CDC Emergency | You and Your Health
When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. continue reading »
New Report Finds H1N1 Vaccination Rates Lower for Hispanics, While Hospitalization Rates Higher
January 23, 2011 | by Healthy Americans | Latino Daily News
H1N1 flu hospitalization rates for African-Americans, Hispanics, and American Indian/Alaska Natives were nearly two to one higher than rates for Whites during the 2009-2010 flu season, according to a new report, continue reading »
Health Tip: Prepare to Bring Baby Home
January 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
What you need for the trip from the hospital. Most babies are ready to leave the hospital within two to five days of birth. For parents, that means a lot of preparation. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should follow this checklist before bringing baby home: continue reading »
New Hispanic Health IT Initiative Announced
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With the Hispanic population as the nation’s largest minority, HIMSS announces the establishment of a new HIMSS Latino Initiative to focus on health IT needs for the rapidly growing Hispanic/Latino market. continue reading »
Everyone Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier, Surgeon General Says in “Call to Action”
January 21, 2011 | by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Hispanic Health News
Benjamin cites health benefits, offers steps for families, clinicians and employers. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin today issued a “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,” outlining steps that can be taken to remove some of the obstacles faced by women who want to breastfeed their babies. continue reading »
Leading Hispanic Organization Opposed to Repeal of Health Care Reform
January 19, 2011 | by NCLR | Latino Daily News
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., is urging all members of Congress to vote no on the “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act” (H.R. 2 and H.Res 9). continue reading »
La Sangre Tipo O se Relacionó con Menos Riesgo de Ataque Cardiaco
January 19, 2011 | by HealthDay News/Hola Doctor | Hispanic Health News
Un estudio halla un gen que eleva el peligro y otro, también relacionado con el tipo de sangre, que podría ofrecer protección. Los investigadores han descubierto simultáneamente continue reading »
