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HPV, the human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting approximately 20 million people in the United States. Each year, about 21,000 women and 12,000 men are infected. HPV are a group of more than 150 related viruses of which more than 40 of these viruses can easily be spread through direct Read More
According to the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), nearly 40% of Latino children between the ages of two and 19 were overweight or obese in 2008 and that trend has continued since then. Furthermore, a 2010 NCLR survey titled “Profiles of Latino Health” found that in Latino-dominate neighborhoods, the likelihood of finding a chain Read More
What is the BRCA gene? The BRCA 1 (BReast CAncer gene one) and BRCA 2 (BReast CAncer gene two) are abnormal gene mutations (harmful changes) associated with breast and ovarian cancer. Everyone has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Their function is to repair cell damage and keep breast cells growing normally. Our genes are made of Read More
We start our day with it, we use it throughout the day to perk us up: coffee. We’ve also been warned against it, having heard our parents or others say that it will stunt our growth. But could coffee actually be good for us? A recent study shows that drinking a cup of coffee a Read More
To children across the country, May signals the wind down of the school year and the final stretch before the freedom of summer. Warmer weather also means an increase in the amount of time spent outdoors. With all the new research on the increase of different types of skin cancers, it might seem like it Read More
Knowing what to do when a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs can literally mean the difference between saving someone’s life, and having them die in your arms. While everyone responds differently under stress, having basic life saving skills can help you focus in a time of crisis and initiate life saving procedures. According to the Read More
In part 1 of this series, we talked about the Nissan Sentra and it’s smoothness and sleek appeal. In addition to it being a steal of a deal, it also has a ton of fun technology that really separates this car as an industry leader in affordable luxury cars. So let’s talk tech. As an Read More
Imagine living a life in which visiting your doctor, especially a specialist, meant hopping on a plane and travelling at least three hours there and three hours back in order to get the care you need. While this may seem crazy, more and more it is becoming the reality for Puerto Rico. Over the last Read More
The obesity crisis affecting America’s youth is well documented and is even more tenuous for Latino children. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention puts 39.3 percent of Latino children as being overweight and 23.7 percent as being obese – a full 10-15 percent higher than white non-Latinos and Asians. That number translates into millions Read More
Over the past two weeks, I noticed a video going viral on Facebook. Little by little I saw my female relatives and friends liking and sharing a video produced by the Dove company. For years, as part of its “Real Beauty” publicity and marketing campaign, Dove has released thought provoking ads with healthy, “real” looking Read More