Technology Closer to Bridging Latino Health Disparity Gaps
Technology Closer to Bridging Latino Health Disparity Gaps
By Jason Llorenz, LIN@R As Jonathan Linkous reports for the ihealthbeat blog, broadband-powered telehealth is moving closer to reality for those it stands to benefit most. While the benefits of telehealth and […]
Piensale al pescado: What fish is on your plate?
By Jose Gonzalez, NewsTaco As Latinos we eat all kind and type of fish—at least as reflected how I grew up and based on the menus of any typical Mexican […]
Officials Deal with AIDS Epidemic in Latino Community
By Kacy Capobres, Fox News Latino A rise in AIDS cases in New York City’s immigrant community has prompted city officials to call it a “public health failure.” Click on […]
Attempted Suicide More Common in Latino Teens
By Hope Gillette, Voxxi Approximately one in 25 teenagers in the United States has attempted suicide, and as many as one in eight has thought about committing suicide, reveals a new national study. The findings, which […]
Latinas Binge Drinking at Alarming Rate
By Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News Latino A recent report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals binge drinking is a major issue among women and young girls. Between […]
Rise in ADHD Diagnosis For Latino Kids Is Not All Bad
By Albert Sabaté, ABC/Univision Hispanic and black children have seen a jump in their diagnosis rates for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder – and that’s a good thing. Click on […]
Immigration Reform May Add Millions Under Obama Health Law
By Elise Viebeck, The Hill Comprehensive immigration reform could make millions of people suddenly eligible for assistance under President Obama’s healthcare law, assuming a final deal paves the way for undocumented […]
Study: Latinos Lack Mental Health Treatment
By Kacy Capobres, Fox News Latino Click on picture to read story. [Photo by viewp0int]
Sonia Sotomayor: ‘Dance Salsa Daily To Improve Your Health’
By Roque Planas, Huffington Post LatinoVoices NEW YORK – Looking to get in shape without going to the gym? Sonia Sotomayor’s got an idea for you. The first Latina Supreme […]
Health Study: Latinos in U.S. Regardless of Ailment Live Longer
By Hispanically Speaking News Confirming the existence of the Hispanic Mortality Paradox, a new analysis of health studies, led by a University of North Texas psychologist shows that the Hispanic-American participants’ survival […]
