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Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child’s ADHD Risk
February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found kids who were exposed to one or both before the age of 3 were more likely to be diagnosed by 6. Preschoolers whose parents report depression and intimate partner v continue reading »
Health Tip: Dealing With Low Back Pain
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Ask your doctor if medication may help - Low back pain can result from an injury or from degeneration of disks between the spine's vertebrae. continue reading »
Health Tip: Keep Active by Walking
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Even if you're overweight - Walking is a great form of exercise, especially for people who are overweight and don't particularly like to do pushups or jumping jacks. continue reading »
Health Tip: Make Healthier Fast Food Choices
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
When you need a quick bite and a fast food drive-through is the nearest culinary offering, you may not have to settle for junk - When you need a quick bite and a fast food drive-through is the continue reading »
Diabetes Drug May Offer ‘Modest’ Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Byetta users showed small improvement, but drug is pricey and has side effects. The drug Byetta, approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, appears to help severely obese t continue reading »
STUDY: Cash Payments to Modify HIV Risky Behavior Works in Mexico
February 5, 2013 | by Brown University | Latino Daily News
Studies have found that conditional cash transfer programs, in which governments pay citizens if they consistently practice societally beneficial behaviors continue reading »
Girls’ Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study looked at unhappiness with body image, feelings of inferiority. Peers play a greater role in teen girls' dissatisfaction with their bodies than television or social media, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
February 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
This could be due to UV ray exposure, study author says. People who live close to the equator may be more likely to have allergies and asthma than those in other parts of the world, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Score Points for Hosting a Healthy Super Bowl Party
February 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Limiting alcohol, substituting fruit for cheese trays can help cut calories, dietitian says. Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to f continue reading »
Today Is ‘National Wear Red Day’ for Women’s Heart Health
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Annual event urges Americans to don red to spread awareness of the No. 1 killer. Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, continue reading »
New Plastic Surgery Methods Using Stem Cells Created in Nicaragua
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A subsidiary of Nicaraguan conglomerate Grupo Pellas presented here a novel plastic surgery method for Latin America based on the use of stem cells extracted from the patient's fatty tissue. continue reading »
Health Tip: Is Your Child Being Bullied?
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Here are some warning signs to watch for - Many children don't want to admit to being bullied, or ask an adult for help. So it's important to look for typical warning signs. continue reading »
For Married Men, Does More Housework Mean Less Sex?
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study suggests it's not a sure path from kitchen to bedroom. If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate int continue reading »
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Report looks at the environment's effect on children's health - Lead levels in young children in the United States have declined dramatically in recent decades continue reading »
First-Ever Guidelines Issued for Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Experts say rising obesity makes condition much more common in children. Until recently, pediatricians have mostly had to deal with type 1 diabetes continue reading »
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
January 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regions. While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections continue reading »
Study: Very Obese Teens See Heart Gains From Weight-Loss Surgery
January 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
In this age group, procedure is about health only, not appearance, expert says. Weight-loss surgery in extremely obese teens helps reverse heart abnormalitie continue reading »
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
January 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Rotavirus infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadly. A new study finds that vaccinating children against rotavirus may also help protect unvaccinated continue reading »
‘Nightcaps’ Don’t Help You Sleep Better After All
January 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Review found alcohol makes people fall asleep sooner but disrupts sleep quality. Alcohol may help you get to sleep faster and sleep better at first, but it di continue reading »
Condoms Don’t Diminish Sexual Pleasure, Study Finds
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Misperceptions can raise risk for STDs, HIV and unintended pregnancy. Try it, you'll like it -- probably more than you think. With or without a condom, Americans find sex very satisfying, continue reading »
