Hispanic Health News
Babies Born Even a Bit Early May Have Developmental Issues
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Women urged to rethink early elective C-sections, inductions unless medically needed. Many women choose to have labor induced or to have an elective Cesarean delivery continue reading »
Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Money, Lives
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Tobacco-free policies might save $521 million a year, cut secondhand smoke exposure. Smoking bans in subsidized housing, including public housing and rental assistance programs continue reading »
Drugs May Help Cut Risk for Breast Cancer in Some
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Draft guidelines for doctors reflect findings, but it's hard to know who will benefit most, experts say. The drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene (Evista) could reduce the risk of breast cancer continue reading »
The Taste of Beer May Trigger the Urge to Drink
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study found flavor alone activated brain's reward center; effect stronger with family history of alcoholism. Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, continue reading »
A FineLine: Mental Health/Mental Illness
April 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
St. James Cathedral and the Cathedral Counseling Center are honored to present the Chicago premiere of Michael Nye’s powerful documentary, afineline: Mental Health/Mental Illness. continue reading »
Health Tip: Keep Food Cravings at Bay at the Office
April 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Suggestions to keep you on track with healthy eating - The office can be full of temptations that can derail your healthy eating plan, but if you're prepared you don't have to give in to those temptations. continue reading »
PepsiCo Agrees to Join Mexico’s “National Crusade Against Hunger” Program
April 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S.-based food giant PepsiCo has signed an agreement with the Social Development Secretariat to join the Mexican government's National Crusade against Hunger, a program aimed at dealing with malnutrition among low-income people. continue reading »
Increase of Exercise Can Help Teens Quit Smoking
April 10, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe
A recent study proves that taking a short walk can encourage teen smokers to quit smoking. Time reported that scientists from George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services discovered that teens who increased their physical activity by a measly twenty minutes did not smoke as much. continue reading »
Can Exercise Reduce the RIsk of Breast Cancer?
April 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Physical activity lowers estrogen levels in older women, study says. Older women who are physically active have lower levels of estrogen and its breakdown products in their bodies, according to a new study, continue reading »
Spanish Translation of Autism Awareness Book Offers Hope to Hispanic Parents of Autistic Children
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Lena McCalla Njee, a special education teacher of children with autism, today launches the Spanish edition of her book, "El Autismo Inspira! La esperanza como salvacion para los padres," to ki continue reading »
