Hispanic Health News
November 2012 Archives
U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Continues to Drop: Report
November 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Still, almost half a million babies are born too soon, according to the March of Dimes. For the fifth year in a row, the preterm birth rate in the United States has dropped. continue reading »
Undiagnosed Eye Problems Plague Some U.S. Veterans
November 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Those with brain injury, PTSD often have chronic vision troubles, studies say. Undiagnosed, chronic vision problems are common in U.S. veterans with traumatic brain injury continue reading »
University of Miami Conducts Largest Study of Heart Attacks & Strokes Amongst Hispanics
November 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicated that many Hispanic/Latino adults living in the United States are at high risk for heart attack or stroke continue reading »
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 »
