latino science
Tea Party: “The Problem Is These Hispanic Legislators”
The following pretty much speaks for itself, so here’s a brief introduction. The Texas Democratic Party sent out a press release today including the remarks of a Texas Tea Party […]
Obesity Can Lead To Arthritis, Cancer, And Even Death
Why do people always have to talk about obesity and diabetes as Latino issues? Surely, Latinos get other diseases worth discussing? Yes, this true, there are plenty of diseases to […]
Let’s Stop Wasting Medicare Dollars
I think it’s clear to all of us that if you’re under 55 you won’t have your father’s Medicare when you turn 65. Medicare is growing at such an astronomical […]
Multitasking, Reduced Alzheimer’s, More Bilingualism Pluses
Being bilingual — really bilingual, where you constantly use both languages — has all kinds of positive benefits for people. The New York Times had a conversation with cognitive neuroscientist, Ellen […]
Keep Your Kid Healthy WIth 20 Minutes Of Play A Day
I don’t remember much from my days in elementary school, but I do fondly recall the moments I spent on the playground during recess. For 20 minutes every day I […]
Childhood Obesity Causes Premature Death
Fat babies are more likely to become obese children who are more likely to become obese adults. Childhood obesity represents a health crisis for not just young Latinos, but all […]
What Is It About Lotería That We All Love?
Recently I asked William “Memo” Nericcio, Director of the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences program at San Diego State University and a Professor in English and Comparative Literature […]
Diabetics Should Also Watch Out For Strokes
Mr. Delgado had no idea that his recent diabetes diagnosis puts him at an increased risk for a stroke. But, as a matter of fact, stroke is the third leading […]
Have Diabetes? You Also May Have A Heart Attack
People often have the Hollywood image of a heart attack: a man clutching his chest, grimacing in pain and collapsing to the floor. The reality is quite different. Having diabetes […]
The White House’s Report On Puerto Rico Says Nothing
[Editor’s Note: The following post is courtesy of the National Institute for Latino Policy] By Victor Vazquez-Hernandez In March 11, 2011, the report of the President’s White House Task Force […]