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To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents
June 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Junk-food 'interventions' decreased consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages by 30 percent. To improve school nutrition and get children to eat healthier, involve parents, teachers and school administra continue reading »
New Online Source for Latino Families Struggling with Teen Drug/Alcohol Abuse
June 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
The Partnership at Drugfree.org announced the launch of new tools for Hispanic parents and families, accessible at “HablaConTusHijos,” a free, bilingual online resource to help Hispanic parents who are struggling to address drug and alcohol abuse by their children. continue reading »
Wednesday, June 27 Is National HIV Testing Day
June 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
CDC urges all people between the ages of 13 and 64 to get tested at least once. More than 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, but 20 percent of them don't know they're infected. continue reading »
New Online Source for Latino Families Struggling with Teen Drug/Alcohol Abuse
June 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Partnership at Drugfree.org announced the launch of new tools for Hispanic parents and families, accessible at “HablaConTusHijos,” a free, bilingual online resource to help Hispanic parents who are struggling to address drug and alcohol abuse by their children. continue reading »
Employment Key to Helping Veterans Adjust to Life Back Home
June 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
In study, money worries raised risk for violent behavior more than PTSD. Having a job and social support are among the factors that greatly reduce the risk of violence by U.S. veterans, a new study finds. continue reading »
‘Dessert’ With Breakfast Boosts Weight Loss: Study
June 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
But several nutritionists disagree with the finding. Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Tracking Love, Lust in the Brain
June 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Love and sexual desire activate different but related areas of the brain, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from 20 studies that monitored brain activity in pe continue reading »
Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes
June 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Young women in competitive sports at risk for problems with diet, menstruation, bone loss. Shortfalls in the screening of female college athletes for a trio of medical issues called the "female athlete triad" continue reading »
Mayo Clinic: Prostate Screening
June 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Mayo Clinic Expert Helps Explain the Latest Men's Health Month is a perfect time to come up with a personal game plan on screening here is a lot of conflicting advice about prostate cancer screening. continue reading »
The Importance of Milk: You Can Easily Take It for Granted - by Michael Zacka
June 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
On most days, millions of Americans jump out of bed, take a quick shower and grab a bowl of cereal before they start their commute. They never think about the significance of th continue reading »
Colds May Be Even More ‘Common’ Than People Think
June 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Infected co-eds with no symptoms outnumbered those with symptoms by 4 to 1 in study. The virus that causes the common cold may be more prevalent among college students than previ continue reading »
Anxiety, Depression May Raise Stroke Risk
June 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Screening for psychological distress could save patients' lives, researchers say. People suffering from anxiety, depression, sleeplessness or other forms of psychological distress continue reading »
Smoking Might Raise Your Odds for Skin Cancer
June 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Review of data finds higher risk for squamous cell carcinomas - Smoking has long been tied to a number of cancers, and now another tumor type, skin cancer, may join that list. continue reading »
Dad’s Love Can Be Crucial for Happy Childhood, Study Confirms
June 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
For many kids, rejection by father can be even more devastating than by mother. Move over, tiger moms. Dads can play an even more significant role in the development of happy, well-adjusted children than do mothers, a new study indicates. continue reading »
Health Tip: Focus on a Healthy Family
June 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Strive for a balance of physical and emotional health - Striving for a healthy family life can help you and your loved ones stay physically and emotionally healthier. continue reading »
Food Allergies are on the Rise, and Illinois Kids Need to be Protected
June 13, 2012 | by American Academy of Pediatrics | Hispanic Health News
Odds are you know someone with a food allergy. For reasons not yet fully understood by the medical community, food allergies have become more prevalent in recent years, continue reading »
Quitting Smoking Even in Old Age Prolongs Life: Study
June 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Review of data in older people affirms the dangers of the habit. There's yet more evidence that smoking cuts life expectancy, with a new study that finds the habit increases the continue reading »
Chicago Hunger Strike Continues Over Undocumented Being Denied Transplants
June 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A woman in the group of five Latinos who are on a hunger strike here to demand organ transplants for undocumented immigrants lacking health insurance was treated by paramedics on Monday but later rejoined the protest begun nine days ago. continue reading »
Hispanics in the U.S. More Likely to Die While Waiting for a Heart Transplant
June 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A recent study headed by Dr. Tajinder P. Singh of Boston Children's Hospital found Hispanics on the waiting list for a heart transplant in the U.S. are more likely to die than white patients. continue reading »
Disney to Curtail Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids
June 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Change will affect the media giant's child-focused TV channels, radio stations and websites. A new strict set of nutritional standards is being introduced for all products advertised on continue reading »
