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Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Despite some hope from prior research, study finds no benefit from beta blocker medications. Widely used blood pressure medications called beta blockers do not cut a person's odds of developing colon cancer, a new study contends. continue reading »
Decline In Premature Births Leads to Improved Infant Survival
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
More than 1,000 fewer babies died before celebrating their first birthday between 2007 and 2008, and many of them had the benefit of a full-term pregnancy, according to data released today by the National Center for Health Statistics. continue reading »
Dengue Costs Puerto Rico Almost $40 Billion Per Year
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A study in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene has revealed that mosquito-borne dengue disease costs the island territory of Peru ne continue reading »
Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics. Too many American women still smoke during their pregnancies, a new report finds, a continue reading »
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs. A new study finds that black patients with scleroderma have more sever continue reading »
Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents’ Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say. Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep i continue reading »
FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks. U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers will meet Thursday to decide whethe continue reading »
Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices. Routine screening of women for domestic violence could reduce cases of abuse and injuries, a new analysis indicates. continue reading »
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped. Now there's another reason to hate your commute. continue reading »
Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
May 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Vaccinations protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases, experts say. Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming midd continue reading »
Heather Link: A Heart Disease Veteran at Age 12
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Survivor stresses importance of asking questions and pushing for answers. Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link. continue reading »
More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Increased use may have contributed to drop in teen births, researcher says. More teenage girls are using contraceptives, which may explain part of the dramatic drop in the continue reading »
Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Including no babbling or pointing by age 1. Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions. continue reading »
U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
More than 15 million -- or 12 percent -- of U.S. babies are born prematurely each year, according to a report released Wednesday by the March of Dimes and several other organizations. continue reading »
Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Data from more than 75,000 people showed that having a higher BMI, in itself, is harmful. A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of deve continue reading »
Woman Misdiagnosed With Cancer After Docs See Fruit Pit in Her Lung - Inhaled in 1984
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
For the last 28 years, Florida resident Blanca Riveron, 62, suffered through a debilitating and persistent cough. The Cuban-born mother simply suffered through it for ne continue reading »
Study Finds Black Children Less Likely to Get Pain Meds for Abdominal Pain in ER
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Black children are less likely than white children to receive medication for abdominal pain in the emergency department (ED) even when they report severe pain, according to a study to be presented Saturday, April 28, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston. continue reading »
Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
New study found decrease in inflammation warning signals. Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests. continue reading »
How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Mouse study suggests synthetic form of compound found in grapes deserves a look. Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging. continue reading »
More Evidence Bilingualism Aids Thinking Skills
May 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study finds speaking two languages boosts the brain's response to sound. People who speak two languages have enhanced hearing processing, which improves their attention and memory skills, a new, small study says. continue reading »
