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By 2050, 1 In 5 Viejitos Will Be Latino

Mary Mata April 27, 2011

A report released recently by the Census Bureau, “The Older Population in the United States: 2010 to 2050,” finds that by 2050, at least 20% of the senior population will be […]

Bien Hecho: Geneticist Recruits More Latino Researchers

Mary Mata April 26, 2011

Guapura 101: Too Much Makeup Makes You Look Old

Mary Mata April 25, 2011

Faith Healers Still a Big Part of Latino Health Care

NewsTaco

We joke among ourselves about getting a barrida or limpia to bring balance to a rash of bad luck or having a curandera do quick work to heal what ails […]

Pesticide Exposure Tied To Lower IQs

Mary Mata April 21, 2011

A University of California at Berkeley study found that prenatal exposure to pesticides leads to lower IQs in babies. The study found that the use of popular organophosphate pesticides leads to […]

How Diabetics Can Be Physically Active, Control Blood Sugar

Mary Mata

“We know from research that 30 minutes of physical activity a day, at least five days a week, can help in delaying or preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes. […]

News Taco To Go: Latino Harassment, Castro & Obama Takes On Immigration

Mary Mata April 19, 2011

Fidel Castro will not be be a part of Cuba’s Communist Central Committee. A man who sent threatening emails to Latino activists is headed to jail in New Jersey. President […]