Hispanic Health News
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STUDY: ‘Sexting’ is Not as Prevalent Amongst Latino Youth Compared to Other Minority Youths
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A new study on the relatively new and popular x-rated way of communicating known as “sexting” appears not to be as popular among Latino youth. continue reading »
When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study of young students questions value of phasing out PE in public schools. One key to better grades in the classroom may lie in the gym or on the playground, a new study finds. continue reading »
1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Survey also looked at attitudes toward mental illness following Newtown, Conn., tragedy. One in five Americans knows a victim of gun violence and four in 10 are worried about becoming the victim of gun violence, accordin continue reading »
U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Major cities had biggest decline in teen childbearing over the last 2 decades. In 2010, teen births occurred at higher rates in rural counties than in suburban counties and m continue reading »
Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study author suggests that stress, discrimination might play a role. Same-sex couples who live together report having worse health than heterosexual married couples, a new study finds. continue reading »
More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Small, but steady, increase over past 30 years warrants further research, experts say. The number of younger women who have been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer continue reading »
Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After-school program got the heaviest children moving more. When looking for ways to get a heavy child moving, soccer could prove a winner. California researchers found that a socc continue reading »
St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign Raises More Than $72 Million
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Online Giving Increases 63 Percent, Hispanic Donor Engagement at All-Time High - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® and the generous consumers and par continue reading »
Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
'Zero-tolerance' policies don't have the desired effect, American Academy of Pediatrics says. Suspending or expelling a child from school should be a rare last resort and not a routin continue reading »
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Follow these tips to soothe the pain - Headaches can cause big pain in little kids, and parents want to do whatever they can to ease their children's suffering. continue reading »
