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Another Study Links ‘Sexting’ to Sexual Activity in Teens
November 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
But Dutch researchers find those at risk are in the minority. A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers continue reading »
Does Black Tea Reduce Diabetes Risk?
November 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study found lower rates of type 2 disease in countries where beverage is most popular. Rates of type 2 diabetes are lower in countries where many people drink black tea, a finding that suppo continue reading »
Discovery Familia Tackles Childhood Obesity In A New Original Production
November 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
During National Diabetes Month this November, the network premieres "Crecer en forma con Jeannette Torres" along with a series of public service announcements to increase awareness of this disease continue reading »
Losing Weight May Improve Sleep Quality
November 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Shedding pounds through diet alone or diet and exercise aided shuteye, researchers say. Losing weight can help people who are overweight get a better night's sleep, according to a new study. continue reading »
U.S. Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk: Study
November 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Not even people with favorable heart history are free of danger, researchers say. American men and women -- even those with a favorable health history continue reading »
Brazil Researchers Find Rattlesnake Venom Helpful for Skin Cancer Patients
November 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A substance extracted from rattlesnake venom could raise survival hopes among patients with skin cancer, according to experiments performed by Brazilian researchers. continue reading »
Poor Reading Skills Linked to Teen Pregnancy Risk
November 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Preteen girls with below-average literacy twice as likely to give birth in teen years, study finds. Preteen girls' reading skills can strongly predict whether they'll get pregna continue reading »
Smoking During Pregnancy Tied to Extra Weight in Kids
October 31, 2012 | by HS News Staff
But breast-feeding and late weaning may cut some of the child's risk, researchers say. continue reading »
COPD Deaths Highest in Rural, Poor Areas: CDC
October 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Large urban areas had lowest mortality rate from the respiratory disorder. Deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more common in rural or poor are continue reading »
Puerto Rico Training Institute Builds Capacity of HIV Providers
October 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Hands United and Comunidades Saludables Ahora (Healthy Communities Now), the national programs of the capacity building assistance division of the Latino Commission on AIDS, are proud to announce the third part of a multi-component training institute in Puerto Rico: two trainings to take place in continue reading »
Woman Misdiagnosed With Cancer After Docs See Fruit Pit in Her Lung - Inhaled in 1984
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
For the last 28 years, Florida resident Blanca Riveron, 62, suffered through a debilitating and persistent cough. The Cuban-born mother simply suffered through it for ne continue reading »
Age Takes Toll on Facial Bones, Study Finds
January 8, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Wrinkles, sagging skin not the only signs of aging. When you think of facial aging, wrinkles and sagging skin come to mind, but new research finds that skin isn't the only thing that ages. continue reading »
Se Exhorta a las Personas que van a Dejar el Plan ‘Medicare Advantage’ a Analizar Otras Opciones
January 7, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor
Aquellos que no están contentos con sus planes privados tienen hasta mediados de febrero para cambiar de plan Las personas que están afiliadas a los planes de salud privado Medicare Advantage continue reading »
Higher Education May Benefit Some Heart Attack Patients
January 6, 2011 | by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Among those who suffer a type of attack called STEMI, less schooling tied to worse outcomes. In the new study, Dr. Rajendra H. Mehta, from Duke Clinical Research Institute and Duke University Medical Center continue reading »
53% Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Amongst Hispanic Children
December 28, 2010 | by WebMD
Nearly one in 10 children in the U.S. has a diagnosis of ADHD, with rates rising by 22% in just four years, government health officials said Wednesday. The CDC estimates that between 2003 and 2007 continue reading »
