HIV infection is five times more prevalent among Latinos over 50 compared to non-Hispanic Whites. HIV-infected elders don't fare as well as others because they are unwilling to disclose information about their sex lives or drug usage with their health care providers. However, this racial gap concerning older Latinos isn't simply the result of high-risk behavior, but rather structural inequalities, which makes contact with the disease more likely, and access care or treatment less likely.
Dietary and lifestyle changes can alter the outcome for many who are leading unhealthy lives, but making that change involves addressing one's relationship with food, exercise, medical care and personal health. Also, it means becoming aware of cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Also, overcoming language barriers, and barriers pertaining to access to transportation and health insurance.
The sexually transmitted DNA virus, which can lead to numerous types of cancer, especially cervical cancer, is called human papillomavirus virus (HPV), and totally preventable. Unfortunately, many people don't know that.
The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces accrued 11.4 million enrollees, with the final day recording the most sign-ups than any previous open enrollment day.
Earlier this week, the Latino Commission on AIDS, the Hispanic Health Network and other affiliate organizations hosted the Third Annual Latino Health Advocacy Day in Manhattan, which educated the public about aging HIV-infected Latinos, strategies to engage Latino gay men, disparities and eliminating barriers, as well as safeguarding the future of young blacks and Latinos.
Latina feminist and 27-year-old native New Yorker Dior Vargas utilizes her own battle with major depressive disorder as the groundwork for her work with mental health advocacy.
Hispanic and African American women suffer from hot flashes much longer compared to non-Hispanic white and Asian women, according to a new research study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
A variant of HIV has been found in Cuba, according to recent reports; and the mutation is said to be far more aggressive and rapid spreading than any other documented forms of the life-claiming virus.
A new scientific study has recently discovered a highly aggressive new strain of HIV in Cuba that progresses three times faster than most common strains of the virus.
Hispanic mothers with asthma, when compared with Hispanic mothers without asthma, were more likely to give birth to infants with apnea or small-for gestational age issues.
A new strain of HIV discovered in Cuban patients is worrying researchers. The HIV strain could turn to AIDS in as little as three years if left untreated.
Financial readiness is paramount, and soon-to-be and new parents must be prepared for the sleepless nights, round-the-clock feedings and the stress that comes with caring for a newborn, particularly finances. Healthcare costs for normal and complicated births can range between $32,000 up to more than $50,000. That's pricey, and that's before the child even leaves the hospital.
Valentine's Day, observed February 14th, annually intersects with national heart month; a month that highlights important facts involving cardiovascular health, including the information which shows that more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than non-Hispanic, Puerto Rican Americans have the highest hypertension-related death rate among all Hispanic sub-populations, and so many other important factors.
The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces is set to conclude this weekend, and sign-ups have increased following a minor slump.
February is 'Heart Month,' and being that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Latino community, and just 40.7 percent of Hispanics have that their blood pressure under control, it's important to spread pertinent knowledge about hypertension, heart attack and strokes.
An official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week debunked claims immigrants are linked to the U.S. measles outbreak.
