The reasons behind the higher obesity rates among Latino kids compared to non-Latino children are more than just food options. Based on the results of a recent research, it appears the playground - or the lack of it - also play a role.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a baby with microcephaly was recently born in Oahu, Hawaii. It is the first reported case of the birth defect linked with the Zika virus in the country.
Exercise is often necessary: for health, looking good or overall balance. However, that doesn't mean it can't be fun. The brand new year brings with it boundless potential for health and fitness, including a lot of up-and-coming workout regimes to keep the grind exciting. From group classes to innovative technology, here are some of the most promising fitness trends in 2016.
There’s more than just one reason why you should enjoy kissing. There's more than just one reason why you should enjoy kissing. People love to kiss; that's a known fact.
Latino youths are growing more obese than their white counterparts, at least partly because of a lack of recreational areas in the neighborhoods where they primarily reside.
Analysts at Jefferies Group recently restated healthcare provider company, Molina Healthcare Inc.'s "buy" rating in a research report that was released Friday according to reports. In light of this, the company is seen to have been in a positive light this year.
Every step towards curing cancer counts and detection is the first step of it all. And when it comes to detection, the earlier, the better. Gene sequencing company Illumina is paving the way to fast-track the identification of cancer by developing a universal blood test to check for early-stage cancers.
Molina Healthcare Inc., a company that provides healthcare to low-income families receiving Government assistance recently sold a heap amount of stocks by insider J Mario Md Molina, reports confirm. The news comes after the company also sold stocks one month earlier.
Scientists at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital have been studying how to treat obesity and in their research, they were able to form a potent weight loss pill. However, they revealed that the pills contain dried up human feces of lean and fit donors.
Cholesterol and sodium may have a tough time shedding their bad rap, but they are among ingredients that feature less prominently in the eighth version of the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which were released on Jan. 7.
Latinos have encountered unique barriers to gaining health insurance, and more trouble could await as the House passed legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
The Taco Cleanse is the trending diet plan to start 2016 that promises to improve your life and fits any kind of lifestyle. It takes the simple concept of the traditional Mexican dish into a 30-day diet plan that gives a lot of benefits.
Following their midwinter recess, Republicans in Congress moved to send a bill repealing President Barack Obama's signature health care law to the White House on Wednesday.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Dr. Herminia Palacio, a Cuban American public health official ,as his new deputy mayor for health and human services.
An artificial pancreas is currently in development, set for two stages of testing before getting approval for public use. If eventually approved, this technological advancement could mean those with Type 1 diabetes no longer need to be subjected to needles every day.
