Health

Lenten Season 2016: 5 Easy, Meatless Lunch Recipes You Can Take With You to Work

Observe meatless Fridays at work with these healthy meals. Catholics in Latin American households practice meatless Fridays in observance of the Lenten season, which started Ash Wednesday, Feb.

5 Ways Rafael Nadal & Other Athletes Can Prevent Getting Infected by the Zika Virus During the Rio Open

Authorities and organizers of various sports events happening in Brazil are guiding and advising many of the participating athletes.

Mortality Rate of Colombian Latino Kids Due To Nutrition-Related Issues On The Rise

Colombia reports that there is an increase in the mortality rate in children under 5-years old due to malnutrition.

Ever Wondered What the Original Taco Bell Served? Check Out its First Ever Menu

Taco Bell is currently one of the biggest fast food chains in the world. The restaurant, however, came from very humble beginnings, similar to many successful startups. Here is its very first menu.

Female Basketball Players, Laborers With Hypertension Are Three Times At Risk Of Heart Disease

Hypertensive women, who work physically demanding jobs, are three times more at risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

What is Virtual Reality Therapy? Check Out How It Comforts People With Mental Health Issues

The technology has been around since the 90s. But, how does this work? A study published in the British Journal Psychiatry Open suggests that virtual reality therapy (VRT) can help alleviate symptoms of depression.

Hispanic Families, Ancestry Require More Research to Decrease Latino Cancer Rate

A new study suggests that there is a need for more research about the Hispanic ancestry to decrease the rate of Latinos with cancer.

Study Shows Today's Marijuana Potency Is Stronger Than in 1995

Researchers from the University of Mississippi have found out that marijuana's potency has become stronger today than it was back in 1995. The study used a total of 38,681 samples of cannabis and was recently published in the Biological Psychiatry journal.

Researchers Say Noise Can Restrict Children's Learning Process

According to a new study presented at the 2016 American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, noise can restrict a child's learning process. It is noted that certain types of noise can be more distracting to a brain of child causing delay in their learning compared to adults.

Researchers Detect Zika Virus in Fetal Brain, Big Clue in Link to Microcephaly

Researchers from Europe have out that a fetal brain whose mother suffered Zika virus symptoms during pregnancy is missing neural folds. Even though it's not enough to prove that the mosquito-borne disease directly causes microcephaly, scientists believe what they found is a big clue in finding the link between the two.

Demand for Mosquito-Eating Frogs Rises as Argentinian Households Fight Zika Outbreak

Argentinians have been demanding for more adult toads and frogs that can chomp on mosquitos that are immune to the pesticides.

Puerto Rico Debt, Health Crises Addressed in Obama's New Budget Plan

To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.

Borrelia Mayonii: The New Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers at the Mayo clinic have recently discovered a new species of bacteria while testing the blood of people who allegedly have Lyme disease. The B. mayonii bacterium, named after the researchers who have assisted the discovery, is the bacteria that can cause the "debilitating illness" in North America.

Concussions Linked to Higher Suicide Risk

A new study about concussions revealed that there is a link between head injury and suicide. Experts found that individuals who suffered from a blow to the head have higher tendencies to commit suicide years after the injury.

Latin Americans Believe There Is No Cure for Zika Virus

Latin Americans in general doubt their goverments can do anything to eliminate the Zika virus. A new survey showed that Latin Americans in general do not believe the Zika virus can be contained anymore.

Latina Celebrity Secrets to Having a Flawless Face

Read on to get a glimps of what their beauty secrets are. How can Jennifer Lopez possibly keep her skin glowing at the age of 47? Or Daisy Fuentes' flawless face by the time she reached 50? Most Latina celebrities are blessed with flawless skin that seem to let them age with beauty, but they won't be able to do so without their daily beauty regime that keeps their skin supple and blemish-free.

Zika Outbreak Discourages US Citizens From Traveling to Latin America

The Zika outbreak is causing U.S. citizens to refrain themselves from traveling to Latin America and the Caribbean countries.

Latina Health News: Is Screening for Postpartum Depression Important?

One of the most neglected mental disorders is the "postpartum disorder" which usually affects mothers after giving birth.

Colombia Records 3,177 Zika Virus Cases in Pregnant Women but No Microcephaly

President Juan Manuel Santos announced last Saturday that Colombia has diagnosed a total of 3,177 cases of pregnant women with Zika virus, per the Associated Press. The good news is that no microcephaly, a birth defect related to the mosquito-borne disease was recorded.

UN Suggests Access to Contraception and Abortion to Countries Affected by Zika Virus

The UN has stepped in on the issue of the Zika epidemic in Latin America and has urged affected countries to adapt abortion on infected women.