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Study Finds Sports Help Fathers and Daughters Bond
March 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Many shared activities can help cement relationship, researchers find. Fathers interested in creating a sense of closeness with their daughters should look for continue reading »
Many Teens Afraid to Intervene in Sexual Assault, Survey Finds
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
National effort launched to raise awareness, encourage involvement. More than half of all teens and young adults in the United States know a victim of dating violence or sexual assault, according to a new national survey. continue reading »
Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Better HIV/AIDS treatment accounts for improved longevity, researchers note. The death rate among Danish men in same-sex partnerships has dropped significantly since the 1990s, continue reading »
Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
And sugary beverages go hand-in-hand with fatty foods, like pizza and fries, study finds. Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other chi continue reading »
Millions Still Lack Access to Modern Contraception, Study Says
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
One-fifth of married women in eastern, central and western Africa are without reliable birth control, research shows. The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive continue reading »
Latina Health Advocates Urge Congress to Improve Immigrants’ Rights
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) joined other leaders in immigrants’ rights and health equity to send a letter to President Obama and members of Congress urging that programs and public services that meet basic human needs be included in immigration reform, including programs that improve access to affordable health care. continue reading »
Health Benefits of Marriage Mostly Apply to Those Already Healthy
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
When sickness arrives, married aren't at lower death risk than unmarried people, study says. The health benefits of marriage seem to fade when you need them most, according to a large new study. continue reading »
Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Experts give advice on where to place, how to use devices. Many Americans use space heaters to provide extra warmth during winter, but they can cause burns and fires if not used properly, an expert warns. continue reading »
Hispanic Health: Sexual Health for Recently Migrated Latino Men Needs to Improve
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Hispanic health news, interviews of rural Latino men finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient clinic hours, and Spanish-speaking doctors. continue reading »
Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Long-term study found the earlier the weight gain, the greater the increase in heart size, a disease risk factor. Carrying around excess body weight, particularly in early adulthood, can result in a dangerously enlarged heart later in life, a new study finds. continue reading »
Black Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Failure Risk: Study
March 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Findings may suggest need for closer monitoring. Black breast cancer survivors seem more likely to develop heart failure than other women, a new study says. continue reading »
Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse: Study
March 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Ill treatment includes violence, humiliation and intimidation, researchers find. Disabled people are twice as likely to be attacked at work as other employees, and they also are m continue reading »
FDA: Steer Clear of ‘Miracle Cures,’ Other Bogus Health Products
March 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Some can cause serious harm, agency warns. Fraudulent health products are commonplace and can cause serious injury or even death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. continue reading »
Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
March 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Leadership is needed for change to occur, experts say. Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each ye continue reading »
Action for Healthy Kids and Kellogg’s Celebrate the Power of School Breakfast
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Action for Healthy Kids® and Kellogg’s® Celebrate the Power of School Breakfast with Schools Across the Country - Throughout March, Action for Healthy Kids® and Kellogg’s® will he continue reading »
Salsa Singer Gilberto Santa Rosa Spearheads Diabetes Awareness Campaign for Latinos
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa is spearheading an education campaign "Every Diabetics Counts" "Todo Diabetico Cuenta" to inform Latinos and raise awareness about the health risks of having diabetes. Latinos are disproportionately affected by diabetes continue reading »
Doctors Believe Child in Mississippi Cured of HIV
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
A U.S. medical team said that it managed to cure a baby born with the virus that causes AIDS, an historic first that could open a new chapter in the treatment of HIV-positive children. continue reading »
1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
March 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Women who are younger, black or Asian at highest risk for short-term symptoms of stress disorder. Nearly one in four breast cancer patients has symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder continue reading »
Resilient Personality May Bring Better Aerobic Health
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But nicer doesn't necessarily equal healthier, research contends. If you have a resilient personality -- if you handle tough situations better or snap back well after a setback -- you're more likely to have better aerobi continue reading »
When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study of young students questions value of phasing out PE in public schools. One key to better grades in the classroom may lie in the gym or on the playground, a new study finds. continue reading »
