Diabetes Doesn’t Have To Be A Death Sentence
Diabetes Doesn’t Have To Be A Death Sentence
We all know someone who has diabetes, but we may not all understand exactly what this disease does to the body. Diabetes is an incurable, but treatable disease where the […]
The Wide World Of Licuados
I grew up with the idea that licuados (smoothies) are a great way to start your day. If you love fruit and have a busy schedule, this is often an […]
The Problem With Latin America’s Aging Population
[Editor’s Note: The following was published by The World Bank] Report advises Latin American countries to prepare for a ‘greying revolution’; rapid aging no longer a rich country phenomenon. Region’s […]
A Pharmacy Tech Speaks: Advice For Latinos Filling Prescriptions
By Marlen Castañeda, Pharmacy Technician in McKinney, Texas I am a certified, registered pharmacy technician. A pharmacy tech works alongside a pharmacist and assists in typing and filling prescriptions. We can […]
15% Of Latina Teens Attempt Suicide
Latina youth attempt suicide at rates that are often twice that of other ethnic groups, we’ve reported on this before and noted that one reason may be the culture clash […]
Simple Bean Taquitos/Flautas
So, I think we’ve established that I’m both a beaner and mostly vegetarian, and let me tell you that generally speaking, I love to eat. Only problem is, I’m not […]
News Taco To Go: Obama, Budget, Airplanes, Teachers And Alzheimer’s
President Barack Obama launched his 2012 re-election campaign today. A government shut down is set to happen unless Congress can come up with a budget by Friday. Southwest Airlines has several […]
News Taco To Go: Unemployment, Oil, Food Dye, Wisconsin And Highway Deaths
Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in two years, 8.8%, and workers were added to the economy faster in the past two months than any other time since the recession […]
Diabetic Amputations Are Totally Avoidable
Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common cause of hospitalizations and lower extremity amputations in the United States. If left untreated, foot ulcers can lead to infection, gangrene and amputation. […]
Effects Of The Proposed Federal Budget Cuts On Latinos
[Editor’s Note: The Latino Print Network recently sent out an email newsletter detailing the effects of the 2011 proposed federal budget cuts on Latinos, we reproduce that information here.] Cuts […]