Health

Will Latin America Change Its Stance on Abortion Amid the Zika Epidemic?

Latin America faces a new challenge on abortion amidst the growing Zika epidemic. In Brazil, the practice of abortion is illegal except in cases of the pregnant mother being in great danger, experienced rape or the baby has fetal brain deformity.

Rate of Uninsured Latino Children Declining Under Obamacare: Study

A new study finds the first full year of Obamacare resulted in an all-time low rate of Hispanic children living without health insurance.

Fitness Trainer Ramona Braganza Reveals Zoe Saldana's Post-Baby Workout Routine

Zoe Saldana's fitness trainer Ramona Braganza talks about the actress' post-baby workout routine, which helped Saldana regain her fit frame just nine months after giving birth to twins.

'Sopranos' Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis

Soon after she got married, 34-year-old Jamie-Lynn Sigler admitted that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and has actually been living with the disease for more than a decade now.

FDA Recalls Skinny Latina Million Dollar Marinade Over Undeclared Ingredient

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recalled Skinny Latina Million Dollar Marinade for containing undeclared soy.

Latino Kids Have More Access to Unhealthier Food Options

Add easy access to unhealthy food to the issue of having limited play spaces and you have Latino kids with a much higher risk for obesity compared to non-Latino children.

CDC Urges Doctors to Ask Pregnant Women About Travel History in Zika-Infected Countries

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines on Tuesday for doctors and other health professionals caring for pregnant women relating to the Zika virus. They urge them to ask patients about their travel history to Zika-infected countries and territories.

Brazil to Use Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Fighting Zika Virus, Dengue Fever

Intrexon Corporation announced in a press release on Tuesday that their British biotechnology company subsidiary Oxitec has reached an agreement with local officials of Piracicaba in Brazil to open a new factory that produces sterile, genetically modified mosquitoes, Oxitec reports.

Feds Spend Over $400K in Tax Money to Text Latino Men to Get Healthy and Fit

A grant for the project stated that Mexican-American men report high rates of sedentariness and associated health conditions

'Broken-Heart Syndrome' Is Real -- Here Are the Symptoms

The Mayo Clinic acknowledges it; the American Heart Association affirms its existence. Broken-heart syndrome is indeed a real medical condition.

Latino Foods to Try for Hangover Relief

Lemon and lime drinks can work wonders in nursing a hangover. Having a drinking spree leads to a killer hang over which is often caused by drinking too much alcohol, thus causing the blood sugar to fall and make you feel dizzy, weak and unwell.

Colombian Teen With Premature Aging Disease Defies Expectations, Celebrates Quinceanera

Magali Gonzalez Sierra was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome when she was only a baby.

Chipotle $1 Burritos Promo a Hoax

People were made to believe that the food chain was selling burritos for only $1. Many Chipotle Mexican Grill customers were subjects of a hoax in mid-January 2016.

Bernie Sanders Healthcare Plan: 'Medicare-for-All' Proposal Estimated at $1.4 Trillion Per Year

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders disclosed his “Medicare-for-all” plan, which the Vermont senator says will save the country $6 trillion over the next 10 years.

Sofia Vergara and Shakira's Trainer Anna Kaiser Spills What Makes Her Clients Fit

New York-based celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser reveals what makes her celebrity clients fit. Shakira and Sofia Vergara have bodies that thousands of women can only dream of having.

Limited Play Spaces Making Latino Kids Obese?

The reasons behind the higher obesity rates among Latino kids compared to non-Latino children are more than just food options. Based on the results of a recent research, it appears the playground - or the lack of it - also play a role.

Miami-Based Cuban Restaurant Versailles Sued Over Insanitary Conditions

Miami-based Cuban restaurant Versailles is facing a suit filed by its former employee because of its alleged neglect on sanitation issues.

US Health Officials Confirm First Zika Virus Case in Hawaii

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a baby with microcephaly was recently born in Oahu, Hawaii. It is the first reported case of the birth defect linked with the Zika virus in the country.

Fitness 2016: New Workout Trends for Your Body Goals This Year

Exercise is often necessary: for health, looking good or overall balance. However, that doesn't mean it can't be fun. The brand new year brings with it boundless potential for health and fitness, including a lot of up-and-coming workout regimes to keep the grind exciting. From group classes to innovative technology, here are some of the most promising fitness trends in 2016.

5 Reasons Why Kissing Is Good for Your Health

There’s more than just one reason why you should enjoy kissing. There's more than just one reason why you should enjoy kissing. People love to kiss; that's a known fact.