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Hispanic Health NewsFebruary 2012 Archives
Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
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 »
‘Active’ Video Games May Not Boost Kids’ Fitness: Study
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
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 »
New AARP Online Tool Can Help Americans Realize Current and Future Benefits of the Health Care Law
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
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
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 »
Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don’t Have Chest Pain
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
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
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 »
US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Aetna Team Up to Offer Affordable Health Coverage to Millions
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the nation's premier voice for Hispanic business in America, has teamed up with Aetna to provide affordable, high quality health coverage to its members. continue reading »
1 in 10 U.S. Kids Lives With Parent Who Has Abused Alcohol: Report
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In many homes, the sole caregiver has a drinking problem, researchers say. About 7.5 million American children under the age of 18 live with a parent who's struggled with alcohol abuse over the past year, a new government report finds. continue reading »
Bullying a Strong Risk Factor for Suicide in Gay Youth: Study
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Support from family, friends can help counter negative attacks, researchers add. New research confirms the trend of disturbing headlines that have appeared in m continue reading »
Love is Respect: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The following post appears courtesy of Susan B. Carbon, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Regardless of the day or month, many teens – including college students continue reading »
Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study
February 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individuals. Here's another reason to get into shape: Physical activity may reduce the risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study. continue reading »
First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Second Anniversary of Let’s Move!
February 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Expansion of HealthierUS School Challenge Boosts Nutritional Outcomes for Nation's Schoolchildren. First Lady Michelle Obama joined students, Top Chef chef'testants and the Dallas Cowboys at the Kleberg-Rylie continue reading »
Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote ‘The Heart Truth’
February 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Annual Red Dress fashion show highlights the leading threat to women's health, heart disease. The star power gathered on the runway was impressive and so were the red-hot designer frocks, all on display at the 10th annual continue reading »
Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests
February 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes. Children with depression are at increased risk for bullying, the results of a new study suggest. continue reading »
Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health
February 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says. Children who move frequently may be at greater risk for worse health and psychological distress later on in life, according to a new study. continue reading »
