Health

No One Below 21 Can Purchase Cigarettes in San Francisco

A new law, set to take effect on June 1, has raised the minimum age in purchasing tobacco, including its e-cigarette counterpart, in the city of San Francisco.

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increase Risk of Cancer: How to Reduce Diabetes Risk

A new study revealed that there is association between type 1 diabetes and cancer risk. Diabetes has been linked to several serious health complications.

Does This Blood Pressure App Give out Wrong Readings to Hypertensive Patients?

A popular blood pressure app downloaded by thousands of people has been found to give wrong readings to hypertensive patients.

Zika Virus: Cuba Reports First Travel Case in Venezuelan Doctor

Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case. Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case.

Microcephaly, Dengue Cases Continue to Rise in Brazil

Microcephaly and dengue cases in Brazil continue to grow. The diseases that the Aedes aegypti mosquito spread in Brazil are getting worse. New reports suggest that more babies are born with microcephaly while dengue cases are also rising.

Why US Latino, Hispanic Voters Support Abortion Rights

A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights. A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights.

Essure Birth Control Device Needs 'Black Box' Warning: FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls for the strongest warning for Essure's birth control device.

Zika Virus Strongly Linked to Rare Neurological Syndrome Guillain-Barre

A new study confirms that the Zika virus is strongly connected to the rare, neurological Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Oral Bacteria & Esophageal Cancer Link Found by Research

A new study suggests that there is a link between esophageal cancer and gum disease. Gum disease has been associated with many health problems in the past.

More Latino Youth in California Are Checked in for Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues are tough, but they are even more difficult for the young and unprepared. There is an alarming rise in the psychiatric hospitalizations of Latino children and young adults in California, even compared to the youth of other ethnicities.

Hispanic Women Have Greater Heart Disease Risk

Hispanic women are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease earlier than non-Hispanic women.

Reducing Blood Pressure Drug Intake Increases Cardiovascular Death Risk for Diabetics

A new study suggests that aggressive blood pressure drugs increase diabetics' risk for a heart attack.

Tampax Tampons, Always Sanitary Napkins Recalled for 'Toxic Chemicals'

Several brands of tampons and sanitary napkins, including big name brands like Tampax and Always were recalled for having toxic chemicals.

Zika Virus Can Lead to More Serious Birth Defects, Stillbirths

A new study suggests that Zika virus may pose a more serious threat to unborn babies. The spread of Zika virus in Latin America has been associated with microcephaly, due to the rise of newborn children with the said condition.

First Uterus Transplant Done in the US; Can This Improve Women's Infertility Issues?

Cleveland Clinic has performed the country's first successful uterus transplant and this may be good news for women with fertility issues.

Coalition of 40 National Latino Groups Challenge Presidential Candidates With Diverse Policies

Forty Latino organizations have challenged all U.S. presidential candidates to respond to a wide-range agenda curated for the Latino community.

Demands Increase for 'Vaginal Seeding' In C-Section Babies but Is It Safe?

Parents with babies born via caesarean section are requesting for "vaginal seeding" to help keep the infants healthy.

A Quarter of Latino Gay Men Projected to Get HIV in Their Lifetime

The HIV diagnoses rates are not looking good and it’s on track to some alarming numbers. A study by the researchers of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that if trends persist, one out of four Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) are projected to get HIV in their lifetime.

Puerto Rico Issues Price Freeze on Condoms, Zika-Preventive Items

The directive was issued Feb. 5. Puerto Rico's government has issued a prize freeze on condoms and other products that are known to help prevent Zika infection.

Colombia Tracks Progress of Every Pregnant Woman Suspected With Zika

Colombia is tracking the progress of pregnant women in the country who are suspected to be inflicted with the Zika virus.
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