Health

Obamacare and Latinos: Uninsured Latino Rates Drop Among Young and Low-Income After First ACA Enrollment Period

The number of uninsured Latinos has dropped in the U.S., and credit is being given to the Affordable Care Act.

Spain to repatriate from Sierra Leone priest diagnosed with Ebola

Spain on Sunday sent a military plane to Sierra Leone to repatriate a Spanish Catholic priest working in the African country who has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the government said.

Latinos and Healthcare Insurance: Challenges for Largest Uninsured Minority Group Ahead of Obamacare Second Enrollment Period

The second open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act's Federal Marketplace is scheduled to reopen in two months, and health care agencies have been learning how to decrease the rate of uninsured Latinos.

Over 100K Immigrants to Lose ObamaCare Health Insurance Coverage for Lack of Proof of Residence

According to Health care officials, 115,000 immigrants are set to lose coverage they obtained thorough the Affordable Care Act at the end of this month.

Obamacare Citizenship, Immigration Status Issues Risk 115,000 Individual Health Insurance Plans Across 36 States

Across 36 states, 115,000 people could lose their health insurance provided by the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, due to issues pertaining to citizenship and immigration status.

#WhyIStayed and #WhyILeft Highlight the Isolated Lives of Domestic Violence Victims, Domestic Violence Facts and Resources

The facts: Domestic violence is a vicious game that no one wants to play, and yet countless individuals across the world are beaten on a daily basis. And domestic abuse, while experienced by men, is largely a gender-biased crime. Eighty-four percent of spousal abuse victims and 86 percent of victims in partner disputes are women, and men account for 75 percent of perpetrators in cases of domestic abuse.

Election 2014 News: Arizona GOP Candidates Distance Themselves From Sterilization Comments by Former State Senator Russell Pearce

Backlash has caused former Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce to resign as the Arizona Republican Party's first vice chair on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 14, after he made controversial remarks on his weekly radio show, shaming those who receive Medicaid assistance.

Nail Salons Uninspected, Exposing Workers and Customers to Toxic Fumes

The ubiquitous and popular mani-pedi has salons competing for customers in over 2,000 licensed nail salons in New York City. But many of the salons, according to a new report, are often uninspected, and often toxic for workers and customers.

Texas Abortion Law: State Seeks to Close Clinics, Appeals to Courts

Texas asked a federal appeals court on Friday to allow the state to enforce its anti-abortion law requiring all clinics to upgrade their facilities to surgical standard.

Immigrant Youth Need Obamacare, Affordable Care Act Healthcare Coverage, Sexual Risk Behaviors Vary by Acculturation

Based on their degree of acculturation, Hispanic millennials exhibit different levels of sexual risk behaviors. The language spoken by Hispanic millennials and their place of birth likely determines attitudes and behaviors in regards to sex, says a study conducted by the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Boston News: ABC 'What Would You Do?' Host John Quiñones to Help Children's Hospital Fundraise for Latinos Needing Health Care

On Friday, Sept. 12, a hospital in Boston will hold a fundraiser in an effort to continue its goal of helping Latinos in America get access to health care.

Obamacare Medicaid Expansion Prompts Increase in Hospital Emergency Visits

With the Affordable Care Act implemented and the direct expansion of Medicaid, hospital emergency rooms have seen an increase in patients seeking medical attention.

Obamacare & Affordable Care Act Healthcare Coverage: Latino Millennials Value Health, Exercise More Than Non-Hispanics

Conventional thoughts about health and wellness are reinvented in the hands of Hispanic millennials, whose attitudes and behaviors regarding health, diet, and exercise, as well as health-related technology, insurance and the Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) differ from their elders.

Medical Marijuana Legalization and Support: Chile to Open First Farm, Produce Cannabis Oil to Treat Cancer

On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved. On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved.

Obamacare in California: Golden State Has Largest Uninsured Latino Population, Prepares for Second ACA Enrollment Period

Support for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has increased in California as the Golden State prepares for the second enrollment period of the ACA.

Tuberculosis Drugs, Cure, and Treatment: New Drug May Reduce Doses for TB Patients, Say South African Researchers

New drug developed by South African researchers may reduce drug doses for TB patients Researchers are poised to test what may be the third drug approved for tuberculosis in 60 years, the Guardian reported last week.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: States That Rejected Medicaid Expansion to Pay $152 Billion in Taxes, Will Benefit States with ACA

States that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, could pay up to $152 billion for the benefit of states with the ACA.

Puerto Rico News: Commonwealth Wants to Become Tourist Hot Spot for Cheap Liposuction, Dental Treatment and More

On Tuesday, Puerto Rico announced its plan to become a tourism destination for those searching for cheap medical care. The United States commonwealth is especially targeting Hispanics from the East Coast and the Caribbean.

Louisiana Judge Blocks New Anti-Abortion Law, Choice Advocates Call It a Win

A federal judge blocked a portion of new law that was due to go into effect in Louisiana on Monday which would have required physicians at abortion clinics to obtain admitting privileges at hospitals.

Kars4Kids and Bronx CAN Health Initiative Team Up to Educate the Bronx About Wellness and Healthcare

Kars4Kids, which brings in millions in charitable dollars each year, teamed up with New York State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and the Bronx CAN Health Initiative to host a back-to-school event which benefited thousands of needy children from the Bronx.
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