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HIV Cure & Symptoms News 2015: HIV/AIDS Advancements, Obstacles and the Needs of HIV-Infected Latino Elders Top the Week

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.

'Sabado Gigante' Cancelled? Host Don Francisco Being Honored With Latinovator Award at Hispanicize 2015

For many Spanish-speaking Latinos, Don Francisco is what Saturdays are about. The Chilean host of "Sabado Gigante" will be given the Latinovator Award at Hispanicize 2015, according to Hispanicize Wire.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Cast & Review: Woman in Mexico Arrested for Masturbating to 50 Shades Film in Public

Although ticket sales for "Fifty Shades of Grey" are falling in the U.S., the movie opened by earning $410 million. The sadomasochistic love story is still picking up steam in other countries and has even gotten overexcited fans in trouble with the law as a woman watching the film got hauled off by the cops for masturbating during a showing of the Dakota Johnson- and Jamie Dornan-starring flick.

MLB Free Agents Rumors: Yoan Mocada, Hector Olivera & Andy Ibanez Drawing Interest From New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers

This Major League Baseball offseason has been one of the biggest international scouting offseasons ever, specifically in Cuba. With the United States and Cuba normalizing relations, it should have a big impact on the baseball world. Meet the three Cuban players who could be playing in the majors very soon.

Oscars 2015: A Look at Biggest Latino Oscar Winners of the Past

Since the 2015 Oscars are being being justifiably attacked as the whitest in years, with the only nominated men of color being the Mexican director Alejandro G. Iñárritu for Birdman, it is perhaps time to take a look at some of the Latino actors that were nominated and some years even won an academy award for their efforts.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Composer Roberto Valera Shares the Story of Cuba's First Opera in Nearly 50 Years

Producer Charles Koppelman and Composer Roberto Valera talk about creating the first Cuban opera in nearly 50 years.

Cancer Cure News 2015: Sexually Transmitted DNA Virus Can Lead to Cancer, But Vaccine Can Curb Likelihood of Cervical Cancer

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 43 Are Not Ashes: Protesters Use Ash Wednesday to Bring Attention to Missing Ayotzinapa Students [Pics]

This Ash Wednesday, thousands of Mexicans demanding justice for the 43 students from a teachers in Iguala who disappeared last September, took their protest to the world of social media.

Barcelona's Neymar Named Best Soccer Player in the World Among Players Under Age 25

Neymar is one of the rising young Latino athletes in sports today. ESPNFC has listed their top 25 soccer players under the age 25, and the Brazilian striker was No. 1. Who do you think is the best soccer player in the world under the age of 25?

SABOR: Puerto Rican-Born Chef José Mendín Talks Role as 'Pork Ambassador' at Goya Foods' 'Swine and Wine' Event

The Puerto Rican-born chef, who's been voted Best Chef in Miami 2014, knows how to get to the "Pubbelly" of the beast and will share his skills at Goya Foods' 'Swine and Wine' event presented by the National Pork Board and held at the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which is presented by FOOD & WINE.

MLB News & Rumors: New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers Interested in Adding Hector Olivera, Yoan Moncada to Roster

The New York Yankees have shown a lot of interest in adding Cuban second baseman Yoan Moncada and Hector Olivera this offseason. Unfortunately for the Pinstripes, so have the San Francisco Giants. Cuba is one of the best baseball nations in the world, and this offseason is full of Cuban talent heading to MLB.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Carnival 2015 Facts: Top Samba School Beija-Flor Accused of Receiving $3M From Controversial Equatorial Guinea

There is controversy at the Carnival. Beija-Flor, the Brazilian samba school which has been crowned champion of Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival festivities, is alleged to have received funding from Equatorial Guinea.

PALABRAS: Carolina De Robertis, Author of 'The Invisible Mountain,' Discusses Her Unique Immigrant Experience

"Perla," "The Invisible Mountain" and "The Gods of Tango" are fictional fragments of who Robertis is as a writer. Her attraction to exploring the histories of silenced, forgotten or marginalized voices is rooted in a need to offer underserved communities a place in literature. This is why she's chosen to dedicate her life to creating stories that have been kept private, but will resonate with the public.

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.

Marc Anthony & Henry Cárdenas, Co-Founders of Maestro Cares Foundation, Host NYC Gala Fundraiser to Help Disadvantaged Children in Latin America [Video]

On Tuesday night, stars, media moguls, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists dressed to the nines filed New York's glamorous Cipriani Wall Street in support of Marc Anthony and entrepreneur Henry Cárdenas' Maestro Cares Foundation that benefits homeless and neglected children in developing Latin American countries.

Lent Season 2015: The Meaning of Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Giving Things Up & Catholic Traditions [Video]

We know that Ash Wednesday follows Carnaval, celebrations throughout the predominantly Catholic Latin America before Lent. But what does the holy day really mean for Latinos and Catholics?

Chile Earthquake Facts: South American Country Hit By Second Quake in 2 Weeks

Central Chile experienced magnitude 5.0 tremors Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and Reuters. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were no reports of any damage.

Carnival of Brazil 2015: Masses Said to Be Excluded from Brazil's 'Biggest Party'

The Carnival of Brazil, an annual festival of overindulgence and excess that marks the time before Lent, is traditionally for the masses. But the celebration, which has its roots in the pagan holiday of Saturnalia, is becoming a rich guy's game.

Colombian Rebel Group Kills Three Soldiers in Roadside Bomb

On Sunday three Colombian soldiers were killed when an explosive device blew up the armored vehicle they were sitting in.

Ariadne Diaz & Christian Meier Relationship Rumors: 'La Malquerida' Actress Upset Article Accused Her of Turning Down Co-Star [Watch]

After on-screen chemistry and an impromptu kiss for fans, many speculated that Ariadne Diaz and her "La Malquerida" co-star, Christian Meier, were an item.
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