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.
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.
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.
President Obama and White House hopeful Chris Christie on Monday both weighed in on the vaccination debate that has flared up after a recent measles outbreak.
"Hagalo por su familia, ¡abróchese el cinturón!" (Do it for your family, buckle up!") is a new campaign targeting Latino drivers and passengers, to change the outcome for drivers and passengers who travel hastily in their automobiles.
STDs/HIV can put a dead stop to the fun of sexual intercourse, drugs and adventurous experimentation. And, knowing if one has contracted a STD isn't just a matter of getting tested; it's also a matter of getting the results.
The thought of hosting or attending a Super Bowl party may be challenging your already fragile New Year's resolution to eat healthier. But there are better alternatives to greasy, salty, bagged snacks and processed food spreads. Homegating is a way to not only bring the excitement of tailgating to your home, but also serve satisfying, healthy foods. Marc Payero, the Executive Chef of the National Football League headquarters in New York City spoke to Latin Post and offered up ideas for the perfect Super Bowl homegating event.
Hispanic and Asian children are more likely to possess genetic variations that make some patients intolerant to the treatment for Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The prevalence of asthma in children living in the suburbs is becoming more common, challenging the theory that asthma is a problem exclusive to inner city children. A new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study also found that low family income and being African American or Puerto Rican had a stronger influence on asthma risk than overall neighborhood poverty.
Happy-go-lucky millennials who are mostly athletic or healthy might find themselves suffering from cardiovascular disease when they're in their 50s or 60s, based on slightly elevated cholesterol levels during their younger years.
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City-based Cook for Your Life initiative created a program aimed at improving the health of Latina women with breast cancer. ¡Cocinar Para Su Salud! works to educate Latinas about the important dietary changes that are needed after a breast cancer diagnosis.
With less than three weeks before the second open enrollment period of the Health Insurance Marketplace concludes, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed 2.5 million enrollees are mostly millennials.
Sweetened beverages, particularly soda, are packed with tablespoons of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. And often, it's paired with "natural" caramel color, phosphoric acid and caffeine. For these reasons, health officials identified soda as a key contributor to obesity and diabetes in adults and children in Mexico.
More than half (53 percent) of reproductive care clinics, doctors and clinical workers faced threats in 2014, according to recent studies. And conservative forces continue to push aggressive and restrictive antiabortion legislation that leaves women without safe access.
Health insurance plan selections significantly increased during the ninth week of the second open enrollment period of the ederally Facilitated Marketplace, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
