Hispanic Health News
Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study found childbirth rate 5 times higher than national average. Girls who are sexually abused or neglected during adolescence are more likely to become teen moms, continue reading »
Sports Gamblers Wrongly Bet on Their Sense of Control: Study
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Experience, knowledge of basketball won't help their 'March Madness' record, researcher says. Many sports gamblers consider their extensive betting experience continue reading »
Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don’t Know It: CDC
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Only 11 percent of the 79 million Americans with prediabetes aware they have the condition. Only 11 percent of the estimated 79 million Americans who are at risk for diabetes know they are at risk, continue reading »
Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
March 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Kids benefit from having stable home, two loving parents, regardless of sexual orientation, AAP says. Marriage for same-sex couples -- and the right for all parents, regardless of their sexual orientation continue reading »
CDC: 1 in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Significant increase in the prevalence of the condition over the past five years, researchers say. The number of children in the United States with autism spectrum disorder has jumped dramatically since 2007, federal health officials reported Wednesday. continue reading »
A Third of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
March 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Report tallies enormous medical, financial and caregiver toll of conditions like Alzheimer's. There's more troubling news for America's aging population: continue reading »
Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
However, football and soccer injuries have risen over past decade. Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, continue reading »
Spanish Researchers Examine New Mechanism for Development of Cancer
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A team of Spanish researchers has examined a new mechanism contributing to the development of various tumors, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The results, published in Nature Genetics, link cancer fo continue reading »
Only 1/3 of Parents Follow Doctors’ Orders for Kids All of the Time
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
One in 10 say they follow pediatricians' advice 'only occasionally;' most likely to ignore guidance on discipline, sleep, watching TV — U-M's National Poll on Children's Health continue reading »
Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
It's easier to prevent allergic symptoms than stop them, expert says. The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says. continue reading »
