Health

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers 2015: Nearly 8.8 Million Enrolled on HealthCare.Gov, Record-Breaking Final-Day Signups

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.

SALUD: Advocacy Groups Discuss HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community on Latino Health Advocacy 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.

Dior Vargas, Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, Discusses Mental Health and Depression

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.

Signs of Early Menopause and Symptoms: Study Finds Hispanic Women Experience Hot Flashes Longer Than White Women

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.

HIV News & Symptoms 2015: Cuban HIV Variant Triggering Swift Progression to AIDS

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.

AIDS Epidemic and Statistics: Scientists Discover New Aggressive Type of HIV in Cuba Formed From Different Strains of the 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 in the US at Greater Risk for Neonatal Complications

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.

HIV Strain Found in Cuba Patients Can Progress to AIDS in Just Three Years, Might Be More Difficult to Diagnose

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.

Welcoming Your Baby: Financial Tips for New Parents Looking to Greet Their Newborn With Little Debt

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.

Heart & Health Experts Discuss Valentine's Day Heart Health, Depression and Love Tips for Latinos

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.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline on Feb. 15: Plan Selections, Calls for Spanish-Speaking Representatives Increase During Penultimate Week

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.

SALUD: Cardiovascular Expert Karen Larimer Addresses Heart Health in the Latino Community

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.

Immigration News 2015: CDC Official Debunks Theory Linking Immigrants to Measles Outbreak

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.

Parents Throwing Measles Parties, Ordering Packets of the Pathogens in the Mail Instead of Using Vaccine Amid Outbreak

Parents are holding "measles parties" in order to expose their children to the disease in order for them to build immunity.

Type 2 Diabetes Treatment and Management: 'Sabado Gigante' Host Don Francisco Launches Website to Increase Awareness Among Latinos

Don Francisco, the longtime host of "Sabado Gigante," has launched Cuida Tu Don, which is aimed to bring awareness to and help manage type 2 diabetes.

Venezuela Shoppers Paying Over $700 for Condoms Amid High Rates, Statistics of HIV, AIDS & Teen Pregnancies

Trojan condoms now cost a month's wages for an average person in Venezuela. A box of 36 condoms can cost upwards of $755 for Venezuelans.

HIV, Syphilis Testing May Be Possible Through App and $34 Attachment

Researchers at Columbia University developed a device to test for sexually transmitted infections. Researchers at Columbia University have taken the inner workings of a laboratory test for sexually transmitted diseases and made them accessible for an iPhone, Voxxi reports.

SALUD: Dr. Deborah Ann Mulligan Explains The Impact of Measles in the Latino Community

Before widespread vaccinations, measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths annually. And in modern times, the resurgence of the highly contagious virus greatly impacted Latino and low-income communities, particularly the infants in those populations.

Obamacare Tax Credit 2015: Health and Human Services Department Partners With Top Tax Filing Organization

With the 2015 tax season being the first year for people to report their health insurance information on their tax returns, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week announced efforts to ease the process.

"Meatless Mondays:" Why U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas Is Urging People to go Meat-less and How It Can Impact Global Climate Change, Your Health & Waistline

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), who represents California's 29th Congressional District, and his staff are on a meat-less mission.