Hispanic Health News
Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood
February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Smoking also played key role in respiratory trouble for young adults, study found. Reduced lung function during infancy is linked to wheeze in adulthood, a new long-term study contends. continue reading »
Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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
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
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 »
Bird Flu Outbreak in Guanajuanto, Mexico - More than 1 Million Chickens Exposed
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The outbreak of bird flu detected in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato is confined to 12 farms on which there are more than 1 million chickens, the Senasica national agricultural health service reported on Monday. continue reading »
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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 »
Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks: Study
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Houston research tracked peaks in ozone, pollution levels. Levels of ozone and of air pollution are directly linked to heart attacks, continue reading »
Synthetic Pot Linked to Kidney Failure
February 17, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked synthetic marijuana to sixteen cases of unexplained kidney failure. On Thursday, a new study reported that a specific chemical was found in the marijuana that is responsible for serious side effects, reports KGW.com. continue reading »
New “Bionic Eye” Device Helps Blind People See
February 17, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe
A “bionic eye” has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to help those who are completely blind to see again, to a certain extent. continue reading »
CDC: Flu Levels Finally Drop
February 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
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 »
