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Latinas Support Hirono Amendments to Immigration Reform Bill
May 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Health advocates applaud Hawaii Senator’s leadership to keep aspiring citizens healthy and productive - The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health continue reading »
CDC Finds Many Public Pools Contaminated with Human Waste
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections. There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. continue reading »
Weight Gain in Both Men & Women Possibly Caused by Gene Variations
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study. Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations continue reading »
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Polluted air can lower organ's filtering ability, new research suggests. Living near a major road may result in reduced kidney function, which could, in turn, continue reading »
Survey: Almost 1/2 of High Schoolers Text and Drive
May 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Those teens also more prone to drunk driving, results show. Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash continue reading »
STUDY: Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson’s Risk
May 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Vegetables that contain nicotine may offer some protection, research suggests. Eating vegetables that naturally contain nicotine, such as peppers and tomatoes, continue reading »
Tips for a Safe Prom
May 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Avoid crash dieting, drinking - Prom can be an unforgettable experience for many teens, who have been planning for the big night for months. continue reading »
Gov’t Honors Demi Lovato for Work as Youth Mentor
May 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, chart-dominating singer, songwriter, and actress Demi Lovato was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration continue reading »
Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
May 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Surveys reveal how well people are doing mentally, physically, experts say. Completing quality-of-life surveys at a doctor's office could help heart disease continue reading »
Blacks May Have Higher Risk of MS Than Whites, Hispanics Lower
May 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study finding contradicts common belief that the opposite is true. Black Americans may be at higher risk for multiple sclerosis than whites, according to study findings that contradict continue reading »
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
May 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study finds slow, steady increase, but experts say condition remains uncommon. The number of testicular cancer cases continues to climb slowly but steadily in the United States, continue reading »
Toxic Metals Found in Lipsticks and Glosses
May 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Children should not play with these products, researcher says. Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists continue reading »
Financial and Mental Well-Being Improve with Medicaid Expansion
May 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment. As states prepare to expand Medicaid in 2014, continue reading »
School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking
April 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Large evidence review found less success among children who had already started. Smoking prevention programs in schools do work, reducing the number of children and teens who continue reading »
Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Tips for keeping allergens away from their skin, out of air in your home. Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms, an expert says. continue reading »
