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Better Benefits, Better Health for Seniors
March 23, 2011 | by The White House | Hispanic Health News
On the second day of the Better Benefits, Better Health initiative, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the important benefits seniors can receive. continue reading »
Health Tip: Everyone Should Wear a Bike Helmet
March 23, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
There should be no debate or argument in your home when it comes to wearing a bicycle helmet, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to encourage children to wear a helmet, avoiding a big battle: continue reading »
Firstborn Kids Seem to Have More Food Allergies, Hay Fever
March 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
But they don't have more asthma or eczema than their siblings, study finds. Firstborn children may be more likely to suffer from certain types of allergies, finds a new study. continue reading »
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding When You Have Diabetes
March 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Avoiding low glucose becomes more challenging. Breast-feeding comes with its own set of challenges, but the task is a bit more daunting if you have diabetes. The American Diabetes Association suggests how to help prevent low blood sugar for breast-feeding moms: continue reading »
What do I do? My Boyfriend Complains That I Have Bad Breath!
March 19, 2011 | by Dena's Healthy U | You and Your Health
Question:My boyfriend complains about my breath and smell how can I fix that? All gardens must be cultivated with sunshine, water and good quality alkaline soil to ensure the growth of sweet fruits and vegetables. continue reading »
Health Tip: Soothe Swollen Feet During Pregnancy
March 18, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Massage and elevate your tootsies. The added pounds of pregnancy can take a toll on your whole body, but your feet bear the brunt of that baby weight. continue reading »
Los padres pueden ayudar a prevenir el alcoholismo entre sus hijos universitarios
March 18, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | You and Your Health
Los resultados son mejores cuando un padre del sexo opuesto supervisa la vida social de los estudiantes. continue reading »
Report: Unemployment Adds 9 Million Uninsured in U.S.
March 17, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
Nearly 60% looking for an individual plan found it difficult or impossible to obtain, study finds. The millions of Americans who lost their jobs and their health benefits during the recession often had no way to regain affordable health coverage continue reading »
Parents Can Help Prevent Problem Drinking in College Kids
March 17, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Outcome best when student's social life is monitored by opposite-gender parent, study finds. College students are less likely to have drinking problems or engage in risky behavior if their parents monitor their social lives, researchers have found. continue reading »
‘Medical Homes’ Help Kids Get Comprehensive Care
March 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
But minority, low-income and chronically ill children least likely to have one, study says. Children who have a "medical home" -- that is, a pediatrician or nurse they see regularly who offers comprehensive care continue reading »
Combating Myths About Seasonal Allergies
March 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Separating fact from fiction may help reduce spring misery, experts say. With spring allergy season looming, people need to know the facts about controlling their allergies continue reading »
La seguridad hospitalaria varía en todo el país, según un informe
March 12, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero
Según los investigadores, el lugar al que acuden los pacientes a recibir tratamiento puede significar la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte. continue reading »
US Cancer Survivors Grows to Nearly 12 Million
March 11, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | You and Your Health
The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. continue reading »
Classroom Environment May Affect Kids’ Mental Health
March 10, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
First-graders suffer when teacher support and material resources are lacking, study suggests. First-grade classrooms with poor environments -- not enough resources, teachers who feel disrespected by colleagues continue reading »
Groups Look to Increase Alzheimer’s Awareness Among Hispanics
March 9, 2011 | by Tampa Bay Online | Latino Daily News
As elderly Hispanics are poised to become the fastest growing of all U.S. racial and ethnic groups over the next few years, Alzheimer’s groups are pushing to raise awareness of the disease to Hispanics. continue reading »
Científicos Relacionan Trece Nuevas Regiones Génicas con el Riesgo de Enfermedad Cardiaca
March 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor | Hispanic Health News
Esto duplica la cantidad de regiones implicadas en la aterosclerosis, la causa más común de muerte. En lo que podría ser la investigación global más grande de su tipo, los científicos han implicado trece nuevas regiones génicas continue reading »
Acupuncture May Take Edge Off Menopause Symptoms
March 8, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Small study finds less severe hot flashes after 10 weeks of treatment. Acupuncture may help reduce the severity of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, according to a small study. continue reading »
Six-month drug regimen cuts HIV risk for breastfeeding infants, NIH study finds
March 5, 2011 | by National Institutes of Health | You and Your Health
Giving breastfeeding infants of HIV-infected mothers a daily dose of the antiretroviral drug nevirapine for six months halved the risk of HIV transmission to the infants at age 6 months compared with giving infants the drug daily for six weeks, according to preliminary clinical trial data presented today. continue reading »
1 in 303 Children have Cerebral Palsy
March 4, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Hispanic Health News
Learn more about the signs and causes of cerebral palsy and what to do if you. How Common Is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and keep their balance and posture continue reading »
DailyFeats Launches; New Online and Mobile Platform to Reward People for Doing Good
March 4, 2011 | by DailyFeats | You and Your Health
Online Community Offers Recognition and Savings for Doing Positive Actions. DailyFeats, the online community that rewards and celebrates doing good, today launched its platform for sharing positive actions at www.dailyfeats.com. continue reading »
