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Go Red ‘Por Tu Corazon’ Helping to Fight Heart Disease Amongst Latinas
May 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
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 »
Are Clinical Trials for Me?
May 4, 2011 | by National Cancer Institute | Hispanic Health News
Most people don't know much about clinical trials, according to surveys across all races and groups. Yet many members of the Hispanic community fear and distrust doctors, continue reading »
Many Consumers Don’t Know What’s in Over-the-Counter Painkillers: Study
May 4, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Lack of knowledge about active ingredients may up the risk of overdose, researchers say. Few Americans bother to read the labels on over-the-counter pain relievers, nor do they pay much attention to the drugs' ingredients, a new study says. continue reading »
TB Cases in NYC Down, but Most Common in Ecuadoran, Chinese Communties
May 3, 2011 | by New York Daily News | Latino Daily News
In New York, tuberculosis cases have hit an all-time low. However, it is still a major health issue in the city’s Ecuadoran and Chinese communities. continue reading »
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Boys’ Blood Pressure
May 3, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Study finds it puts them at risk for hypertension later in life. Boys who are exposed to secondhand smoke tend to have higher blood pressure levels than other boys continue reading »
Family Meals Keep Kids Slimmer, Healthier, Study Finds
May 3, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Eating together also reduces likelihood of eating disorders, researchers say. Eating meals with their families helps keep kids slimmer and healthier, a new study finds. continue reading »
Health Tip: Talk to Your Doctor About the Nicotine Patch
April 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Especially if you have any of these problems. While the nicotine patch can be an effective method to help some people quit smoking and improve their health, it may not be the best smoking cessation tool for everyone. continue reading »
Study Finds Surgeons With Higher Proportions of Hispanic Patients Less Happy at Work
April 28, 2011 | by Reuters | Latino Daily News
A study submitted to the Annals of Surgery suggests that surgeons “treating a large proportion of Hispanic patients were significantly less likely to be satisfied with their careers.” continue reading »
May is Asthma Awareness Month
April 28, 2011 | by CDC | Hispanic Health News
Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. There are about 25 million Americans living with asthma. The disease affects the lungs, causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. continue reading »
Health Tip: Stay Inside When Spring Allergens Are at a Peak
April 28, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Suggestions to ease seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies can cause itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing. The University of Maryland Medical Center continue reading »
HITN Expands Health Education and Awareness Programming
April 27, 2011 | by National Cancer Institute | Hispanic Health News
Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN), President and CEO Jose Luis Rodriguez today announced a cancer awareness and education initiative in partnership with the National Cancer Institute continue reading »
Fewer Med Students Training as Primary-Care Doctors: Study
April 27, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Shrinking number of general internists a 'pending crisis,' researcher says. As researchers warn of a serious shortage of primary-care physicians, a new study finds the percentage of medical students who want to go into general internal medicine has dropped sharply over the past two decades. continue reading »
Actress Adamari Lopez in Evanston for Breast Cancer Awareness
April 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Sam’s Club and General Mills host a Breast Cancer Awareness event at the grand reopening of the Evanston location Friday, May 6, at 5 p.m. Hispanic superstar and breast cancer survivor Adamari Lopez will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs. continue reading »
Over 180 Nations Take Part in International Immunization Drive
April 26, 2011 | by Nickie Lewis | Hispanic Health News
Some 180 countries and territories are for the first time carrying out simultaneous United Nations-backed immunization campaigns this week, targeting diseases such as influenza, measles, polio and tetanus. continue reading »
Immunize to Protect Your Baby Against Disease
April 25, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | You and Your Health
Immunization is one of the best ways parents can protect their infants and young children from potentially serious diseases. Check to see if your child is up to date on immunizations. continue reading »
Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
April 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Report finds bullies, victims and bully-victims face dangers outside of school. Student bullies, their victims and bully-victims -- those who are victimized and also engage in bullying continue reading »
U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll
April 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
A third think elementary schools should devote more time to PE, survey finds. A new poll finds that almost all parents of young children believe it's important for elementary school kids to get exercise during each school day. continue reading »
Mexican American Children in CA Exposed to 2nd Highest Amount of Flame Retardant Chemicals
April 21, 2011 | by Environmental Health News | Latino Daily News
A new study has revealed that Mexican-American school children in California are contaminated with up to seven times more flame retardants (also called PBDEs) than children in Mexico and their own mothers. continue reading »
Experimental Test May Warn of Premature Births
April 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
It identifies proteins in blood, but it's not foolproof. Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help physicians predict whether pregnant women will deliver their babies prematurely. continue reading »
Los cirujanos que tienen resaca cometen más errores, según un estudio
April 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
En cirugías simuladas, estudiantes y expertos que bebieron excesivamente la noche anterior tuvieron peor desempeño. Los cirujanos que beben en exceso la noche anterior a la cirugía tienen más probabilidades de cometer errores al día siguiente, incluso hasta las cuatro de la tarde, según un experimento novedoso descrito en un estudio irlandés reciente. continue reading »
