Hispanic Health News
Lung Cancer and Hispanics: Know the Facts
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
First, the good news: the number of lung cancer cases diagnosed in Hispanics is about half of the number for non-Hispanic whites in the United States. And from 2000 to 2009, the number of cases for Hispanic male continue reading »
North Carolina Surgeon Donates Medical Equipment, Trains Hospital Staff in Central America
January 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Hungarian cardiac surgeon with a "Latino heart" is directing from North Carolina a program that donates medical equipment to hospitals in Central America and provides training for their staffs. continue reading »
Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men: Study
January 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Resistance training linked to positive cardiovascular effects, but same impact not seen in whites. A little weight training may go a long way toward helping improve the he continue reading »
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair
January 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Case study highlights dangers of 'second impact syndrome' - After taking a hard hit to the head during a football game, an Indiana high school continue reading »
Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year
January 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Small steps can help people finally achieve that elusive resolution, expert says. Many people will resolve to lose weight in 2013 but few of them will take the right steps to achieve that goal, an expert says. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Hispanic Health in America
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Diabetes, health care, and cancer are all major topics of conversation for hispanics in America. Unfortunately, 31 percent of adult latinos in America are obese. continue reading »
Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less
December 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study suggests you'll cut pounds while saving gasoline. If weight loss is your New Year's resolution, making another vow -- to drive less in 2013 -- could help, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Gallup Poll: Latin Americans Most Positive in the World
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Latin Americans are the most positive people in the world, with their region being home to eight of the top 10 countries for positive emotions worldwide. Residents in Panama and Paraguay continue reading »
Health Tip: Think Before You Eat
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mindless eating can cause the calories to add up quickly, and before you know it your pants are more snug than usual. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice to consider before you start eating: continue reading »
Health Tip: Think Before You Eat ...Are You Really Hungry?
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mindless eating can cause the calories to add up quickly, and before you know it your pants are more snug than usual. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice to consider before you start eating: continue reading »
