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Fruits, Veggies Can Be Beauty Tools, Study Says
March 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Skin color improves as consumption increases, researchers say. The key to a rosy, healthy-looking complexion may be as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables, researchers say. continue reading »
FDA Warning for Skin Products Containing Mercury Marketed to Latinos
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to use skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, or lotions that might contain mercury. continue reading »
Many U.S. Families Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Poor and near poor suffer most, CDC statistics show. One-third of Americans are in families that are having trouble paying for health care, a government report released Wednesday shows. continue reading »
Health Tip: Coping With Diabetes
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Accepting your diagnosis. You've just been diagnosed with diabetes. Accepting the diagnosis is difficult for many people, but it's an important first step. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions: continue reading »
Computerization May Not Curb Medical Tests, Costs
March 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Doctors order more scans if they have easy access to results, study shows. Doctors are more likely to order imaging and other diagnostic lab tests for their patients continue reading »
STUDY: Fitness Programs Lack Cultural Relevance for Minorities
March 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found that minority adults who received exercise interventions increased their physical activity levels. However, these interventions are not culturally tailored to best assist minority populations in improving overall health. continue reading »
Too Many Americans Skipping Colon Cancer Screening
March 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Americans 50 and older who haven't had a colonoscopy screening should get one, experts urge. Approximately one in three U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 75 who s continue reading »
Web-Based Therapy May Help Teens With Chronic Fatigue
March 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Online treatment linked to fewer severe symptoms of syndrome, better school attendance, study finds. eens with chronic fatigue syndrome, which can cause poor concentrat continue reading »
Stroke Risk Rises With Duration of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
March 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
After 10 years with blood sugar disease, chances of brain attack tripled, researchers say. People who've had type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years are three times m continue reading »
Health Tip: Protect Your Kids’ Teeth From Cavities
March 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Here's what you can do. Monitoring your child's diet and limiting sugar intake can help protect the child from cavities. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics continue reading »
Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment. Drug-free recovery housing and day treatment programs greatly improve the chances that those addicted to opioids continue reading »
Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say. Teenagers who suffer a concussion are more sensitive than adults or children to its aftereffects, Canadian researchers report. continue reading »
New Flu Virus Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new influenza A virus discovered in fruit bats in Guatemala does not appear to present a current threat to humans, but should be studied as a potential source for human influenza continue reading »
‘Active’ Video Games May Not Boost Kids’ Fitness: Study
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found. Apparently there's no guarantee that your kids will mend their couch-potato ways if you give them a fitness video game. continue reading »
Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies. A second company has issued a voluntary recall of birth control pills because o continue reading »
New AARP Online Tool Can Help Americans Realize Current and Future Benefits of the Health Care Law
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Health Law Guide provides personalized health information in about five minutes. Today AARP launched a personalized online tool, the Health Law Guide continue reading »
Flu Season Off to a Very Late Start: CDC
February 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
There's been an uptick in cases in February, but this is latest arrival in decades. It took a long time to get started, but this winter's flu season is finally here, say experts at continue reading »
Second-Chance Romance Might Not Bring Happiness
February 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Ex-partners should stay that way, new study suggests. Contrary to fairy tale-like depictions in movies and books, reuniting with a former romantic partner is unlikely to make you happy, a new study shows. continue reading »
Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don’t Have Chest Pain
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Misinterpreting symptoms may be a reason why women face higher in-hospital death rates, researchers say. Two out of five women having a heart attack continue reading »
U.S. Ethnic Dental Groups to Host First-Ever Joint Annual Convention
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Three of the nation's premier dental organizations for ethnic minorities will join forces and cultures for the first time to host a historic joint annual convention July 20-24, 2012, in Boca Raton, Florida. The organizations are the continue reading »
