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Latinas Love Their Curves, Study Says

  It is official: Latinas love their curves.   At least that’s what a study released this week is saying about plus-sized Hispanic women t…

Started by HispanicPro

1 Mar 22
Reply by Pedro Hughes

Miscommunication about Asthma leaves Latinos gasping for air

Latinos aren't breathing easy with the information they're getting about asthma.Miscommunication, more than unhealthy lifestyles, are contr…

Started by HispanicPro

1 Mar 22
Reply by Pedro Hughes

New grants help put focus on breast cancer prevention in Latinas

When a six-month pilot program at Milford Regional Medical Center designed to reach Latinas and prevent breast cancer deaths drew 50 women…

Started by HispanicPro

1 Mar 22
Reply by Pedro Hughes

30% of Latinas Suffer from Perinatal Depression

Over 30 percent of Latinas in the United States suffer from mental illnesses related to childbirth and rates of depression among the group…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Jan 11

Survey of U.S. Hispanic Population Reveals Gaps in Oral Health Knowledge and Access to Care

The majority of Hispanics in the United States (U.S.) believe more information about good oral health habits, access to affordable oral hea…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Nov 9, 2011

White and Hispanic teens more likely to abuse drugs than African-Americans

Among kids who abuse drugs, marijuana is most heavily used, followed by stimulants and then alcohol. Prescription opioids such as oxycodone…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Nov 8, 2011

First-Time Med School Applicants Hits Record

The number of applicants applying for the first time to U.S. medical schools reached an all-time high this year, according to data release…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Oct 25, 2011

5 Surprising Facts About Latino Life Insurance

According to a recent study by two insurance industry groups, less than 60% of Americans have life insurance these days—the lowest percent…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Sep 12, 2011

Latino nursing students promote healthy lifestyles

Latino nursing students in five cities have joined together to form "Muevete (Move) USA", a project that seeks to change the eating habits…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Aug 23, 2011

Nuestra Belleza Mexico replaced because of weight gain

Cynthia de la Vega, who won second place in last year’s Nuestra Belleza Mexico contest, has been stripped of the opportunity to run for th…

Started by HispanicPro

0 Aug 8, 2011

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