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News of today’s childhood obesity crisis is news to no one. One in five children is currently obese, and that number doesn’t seem to be coming down anytime soon. Across the country, school and other outlets are trying hard to combat it by instituting healthy eating and lifestyle programs. In fact, according to some surveys, Read More
Did you know that Latinos represent 16 percent of the U.S. population yet account for 20 percent of the NEW HIV infections reported? What does this mean? According to a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Latinos have the highest rate of new AIDS cases in the country. According to experts the reason for Read More
With one in every five children classifying as obese, the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States is no secret. The rise in this health crisis has birthed a multitude of anti-obesity campaigns and programs aimed at educating parents and children about healthier lifestyles. The goal of these programs – be it healthier meals in Read More
During these past holidays, a family friend brought over one of the best tasting coquitos I have ever tried. She voluntarily mentioned that she made it with brandy, so I figured she’d gladly give me the recipe when I texted her about it a few days later. To my surprise, she texted back “Sorry, I Read More
Vacuuming. . .mopping. . .dishes. . .laundry. Maintaining a clean home can feel like a monotonous to-do list that has no end in sight. In today’s busy world, finding time to do it all and go to the gym can sometimes feel impossible and a choice of one over the other must be made. The Read More
Health comes first therefore it is one of everyone’s main concerns. Understanding medical diagnoses, treatment, and procedures is crucial for everybody, and not being able to comprehend, due to the language barrier, can affect medical treatment. “I am always worrying about who’s coming with me to my next doctors’ appointment. Whether one of my sons Read More
A few days ago I presented the following question to my Facebook friends: Have you ever considered getting a vasectomy? If not, why? Needless to say, I got a huge response and mostly black or Hispanic friends responded. My thread started with a black man who stated that he underwent the procedure years ago and Read More
The New York Times recently reported on the phenomenon of cash-only bodega clinicas in U.S. cities with a booming Latino population. These clinics, which are essentially doctors’ offices, provide a comprehensive range of services for their patients with one caveat: Cash Only. Sounds great, right? Maybe. Whether you find the Affordable Care Act to be Read More
If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve been called loca by a man. I certainly have. But where does this “crazy women” stereotype come from? And, is there any truth to it? First of all, let’s take a look at some of the sources of women’s alleged mental instability. I will start off with the Read More
Sore throat. Headache. Runny nose. Congestion. It’s easy to chalk common winter symptoms up to the common cold. However, those symptoms can also indicate something much more serious, like influenza, pneumonia or bronchitis. Furthermore, many more serious viruses and illnesses that affect the respiratory tract can start as the cold – but spiral down a Read More