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Talking to Teens May Help Them Cut Back on Pot Smoking
July 7, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Two brief conversations about marijuana cut kids' use of the drug by up to 20%, study finds. Brief, voluntary and non-judgmental conversations with teens about marijuana use may significantly reduce their use of the drug, according to a new study. continue reading »
Satisfaction With Life Seems Good for the Heart
July 7, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Happiness in four key areas -- job, family, sex and self -- may protect coronary health, study suggests. The reduced risk, however, was not associated with love relationships, leisure activities or standard of living, the researchers found. continue reading »
Mammogram Schedule Should Be Customized, Study Finds
July 6, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Timing should take into account a woman's health profile, not just age, researchers say. The timing and frequency of mammography to detect breast cancer is a decision best customized for each woman, based on such factors as age and breast density, new research suggests. continue reading »
Eating Disorders Appear to Raise Risk of Death
July 5, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Anorexia poses greatest threat, but bulimics are at risk too, study finds. People with eating disorders, especially those with anorexia nervosa, have an increased risk of death, a new study indicates. continue reading »
Healthy U Tip: Practice Safe Grilling
July 3, 2011 | by Health Finder.Gov | You and Your Health
Harmful bacteria multiply faster during warmer weather, making food-borne illness even more of a threat during the summer grilling season. continue reading »
Emotional, Behavioral Issues Affect Many Kids in Foster Care
July 2, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Identifying such problems may lead to improved care for these children, researchers suggest. Behavioral and emotional problems are common in children who live in long-term foster care, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. continue reading »
Group-Think Can Influence Your Memory, Research Shows
July 1, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Study probes science of false memories, finds brain scans show regions that activate in groups. You're probably familiar with how easy it is to remember things that never happened, especially if you're around people who recall things the same way. continue reading »
Illegal Tobacco Sales to U.S. Minors Reach All-Time Low
July 1, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Downward trend the result of a federal and state partnership, report says. Illegal tobacco sales to minors have reached an all-time low in the United States as the result of a historic federal and state partnership, according to a federal government report. continue reading »
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
June 30, 2011 | by Surgeon General | Hispanic Health News
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Coincides with the 10th Anniversary of U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on “Mental Health: Culture, Race and Ethnicity”; NAMI Convention, July 6-9 in Chicago to Address Disparities continue reading »
Addiction Starts Early in American Society, Report Finds
June 30, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
90% of those hooked on alcohol, tobacco, drugs starting using them before age 18, research shows. A new study reveals that 90 percent of Americans who are addicted to tobacco, alcohol or other substances started smoking, drinking or using drugs before they were 18 years old. continue reading »
Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
June 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
A new study hints at one reason that black Americans are at a higher risk of death from heart disease than whites: Blacks appear to have higher levels of a certain type of plaque that builds up in arteries and is not detected in standard screening. continue reading »
Working Night Shifts May Raise Diabetes Risk for Women
June 28, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Researchers say it could disrupt daily rhythms, affect blood sugar. Women who often work at night may face higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Chips, Fries, Soda Most to Blame for Long-Term Weight Gain
June 26, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Study finds more exercise, less fast food could help curb obesity epidemic. The edict to eat less and exercise more is far from far-reaching, as a new analysis points to the increased consumption of potato chips continue reading »
Smoke From Wildfires in Southwest May Be Health Hazard
June 24, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
People with asthma, other respiratory ailments urged to stay inside, keep windows closed. With record-breaking wildfires scorching the American Southwest, experts are worried not just about the environmental and property damage continue reading »
Unemployment May Hit Some Harder Than Others
June 23, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Study found those able to find work between bouts of joblessness did better emotionally. In terms of self-esteem, new British research suggests that repeated bouts of unemployment don't affect everyone in the same way. continue reading »
CLL Update—Emerging Therapies
June 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to bringing the most current information about blood cancers to all patients and is pleased to announce a continue reading »
Physical Activity Levels of High School Students—United States, 2010
June 22, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Hispanic Health News
High school students need more daily physical activity. High school students nationwide are not getting enough daily physical activity, according to the CDC 2010 National Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Study (NYPANS), continue reading »
Freedom More Important to Happiness Than Wealth, Study Finds
June 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Personal independence, autonomy trump money in data from more than 60 countries. Personal independence and freedom are more important to people's well-being than wealth, a new study concludes. continue reading »
Bullying’s Scars May Last a Lifetime, Experts Say
June 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Bullying's Scars May Last a Lifetime, Experts Say. Because millions of kids in the United States are affected by bullying, some people may shrug it off as just a part of growing up. But experts warn that it should be treated as a serious issue and not accepted as normal childhood behavior. continue reading »
Hispanic Teens Less Likely to Drink Water and Milk Than White Counterparts
June 20, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Latino Daily News
Recent findings in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggest that teens are drinking healthy beverages, but also consuming soda. It also found that the amount of soda consumed varies among race/ethnicities. continue reading »
