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Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Findings may help explain disorder's prevalence among boys. A protective effect in females may help explain one of the biggest mysteries of autism continue reading »
STUDY: Hispanic and Black Women Remain Less Aware of Heart Disease Risks
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new survey suggests that while public health campaigns have prompted a growing number of American women to recognize that heart disease is the biggest risk to their well-being, a racial gap in awareness remains as wide as ever. continue reading »
Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Two studies suggest television can have a profound impact on children's behavior. Two studies, one from the United States and the other from New Zealand, continue reading »
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found first raised risk by 86 percent, while second increased it by 39 percent. Young adults and teens who smoke, are obese and have high blood suga continue reading »
CDC: Flu Levels Finally Drop
February 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Activity has decreased in many areas, data shows. Flu activity continued to decrease in many areas of the United States during the week ending Feb. 9, federal health officials reported Friday. continue reading »
HISPANIC HEALTH: CDC Contraception Study Highlights Latina Need for Access
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, the only national organization working on behalf the 24 million Latinas, their families and communities in the U.S. continue reading »
Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
With greater gaps in income within an area, rehospitalization rates go up, findings show. The divide between rich and poor in the state where you live may affect your risk of be continue reading »
HISPANIC HEALTH: Bilingual Babies Know their Grammar by 7 Months
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Babies as young as seven months can distinguish between, and begin to learn, two languages with vastly different grammatical structures, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and Université Paris Descartes. continue reading »
Not-So-Happy Valentine’s Day! Report Finds Millions of Americans Have STDs
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
And half of new infections each year are among young people, CDC says. Here's a new, and sobering, government statistic to ponder on Valentine's Day: continue reading »
‘Hovering’ Moms May Take Fun Out of Play
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Preschoolers in study played most cheerfully when mothers were warm but non-interfering. Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study sho continue reading »
Women’s Vitamin D Needs Don’t Vary By Race, Study Finds
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Although blacks produce less of the nutrient with sun exposure, they respond to supplements as whites do. Older black women who need vitamin D supplements don't need more to take continue reading »
Hispanic Health: Can Salsa Dancing Improve Latino Seniors Health?
February 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
David Marquez has received a four-year, $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to see if a four-month instructional dance program for Latino seniors can improve their level of physical activity — and with it, their balance and mobility and cognitive function. continue reading »
Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
February 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Broken bones, amputation possible if safety precautions not followed, expert warns. The massive winter storm battering the northeastern United States continue reading »
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 »
