A variant of HIV has been found in Cuba, according to recent reports; and the mutation is said to be far more aggressive and rapid spreading than any other documented forms of the life-claiming virus.
Financial readiness is paramount, and soon-to-be and new parents must be prepared for the sleepless nights, round-the-clock feedings and the stress that comes with caring for a newborn, particularly finances. Healthcare costs for normal and complicated births can range between $32,000 up to more than $50,000. That's pricey, and that's before the child even leaves the hospital.
Valentine's Day, observed February 14th, annually intersects with national heart month; a month that highlights important facts involving cardiovascular health, including the information which shows that more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than non-Hispanic, Puerto Rican Americans have the highest hypertension-related death rate among all Hispanic sub-populations, and so many other important factors.
February is 'Heart Month,' and being that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Latino community, and just 40.7 percent of Hispanics have that their blood pressure under control, it's important to spread pertinent knowledge about hypertension, heart attack and strokes.
"George I. Sánchez: The Long Fight for Mexican American Integration" is stationed on book shelves across the nation, and the published nonfiction work stands as a utensil for those who ache to learn more about a complex and unsung hero who dedicated himself to reform, intellect, integration, and racial and political equality.
"The Complex and Varied Households of Low-Income Hispanic Children," a new study published by Child Trends and the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families, showcases the challenges, advantages and unique characteristics of diverse low-income Hispanic homes in the U.S., and its effect on children.
Dr. David A. Grimes, author of "Every Third Woman in America: How Legal Abortion Transformed Our Nation," spoke with Latin Post, detailing facts about the epidemic of unintended pregnancies in the U.S. and important truths regarding the realities of abortion.
Before widespread vaccinations, measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths annually. And in modern times, the resurgence of the highly contagious virus greatly impacted Latino and low-income communities, particularly the infants in those populations.
In this edition of Latin Post's "Palabras" series, the astounding Carlos Harrison discusses civil rights, the importance of legacy and the immigrant experience in the U.S.
In this edition of Latin Post’s “Marketplace,” Ron Martinez, founder and CEO of Aer.io Retail and the social publishing and e-commerce platform Aerbook, discusses his journey from busboy to successful businessman
"Under Cane," a short documentary captured by photographer and filmmaker Ed Kashi for La Isla Foundation, showed the lives of numerous individuals touched by the disease that killed thousands, particularly in Nicaragua. More than 20,000 individuals, mostly male, have died from chronic kidney disease after working on the fields. Said to be an epidemic, the disease is spreading rabidly among sugarcane harvesters.
According to a recent report, Latin American cities claim 43 of 50 top spots for the highest homicide rates in 2014. The world's most dangerous cities were chosen based on the number of murders per capita, but the high number of fallen bodies also addresses a distinct abundance of drug cartels, wildfire corruption, traffickers, heavily armed factions and street gangs.
"Hagalo por su familia, ¡abróchese el cinturón!" (Do it for your family, buckle up!") is a new campaign targeting Latino drivers and passengers, to change the outcome for drivers and passengers who travel hastily in their automobiles.
STDs/HIV can put a dead stop to the fun of sexual intercourse, drugs and adventurous experimentation. And, knowing if one has contracted a STD isn't just a matter of getting tested; it's also a matter of getting the results.
While reactions to the "It's Beautiful" commercial resulted in many American rearing their ugly head, brand marketers know that they must continue to pander to the multicultural consumers, particularly Hispanic. Brands like Toyota, who refused the one-size-fit-all "total" market approach, will likely champion those who choose not to cater to the booming market. And, networks like Fox Deportes has embraced Spanish-language segments that are culturally intelligent and have winning witt.
The Super Bowl demands small bites; and aside from the decided winning team at the end evening, finger foods are the obvious, unopposed champions of Super Bowl Sunday. And though bar food, i.e. wings and things, may seem very American, a Latin twist can be exactly what Super Bowl XLVII ordered.
Happy-go-lucky millennials who are mostly athletic or healthy might find themselves suffering from cardiovascular disease when they're in their 50s or 60s, based on slightly elevated cholesterol levels during their younger years.
With more than 20 percent of the highly sought-after U.S. millennial segment identifying as Hispanic, there's no doubt that Latino millennials have been marked as the trendsetters and spearheaders. Not only that, but as many Latino millennials move into peak earning years, their purchasing power will continuously increase, challenging the might of the Boomer dollar, according to a new study.
In this edition of Latin Post's "Palabras" series, the delightful Rudy Ch. Garcia chats about his writing, and purposes of creating Chicano literature that doesn't confOrm to any rules.
Sweetened beverages, particularly soda, are packed with tablespoons of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. And often, it's paired with "natural" caramel color, phosphoric acid and caffeine. For these reasons, health officials identified soda as a key contributor to obesity and diabetes in adults and children in Mexico.
More than half (53 percent) of reproductive care clinics, doctors and clinical workers faced threats in 2014, according to recent studies. And conservative forces continue to push aggressive and restrictive antiabortion legislation that leaves women without safe access.
Cisneros still has an enduring relationship with libraries. While she no longer treks to the library to find herself weighed down by borrowed literature (with much thanks to her assistant, who makes research trips for her), she continues to donate to libraries, contribute time to libraries, persuade young children to acquire library cards and patronizes the gift shop section of the library so she doesn't have to give the books back.
Enhanced programming could uplift young immigrants and dual language learners, and uncover cognitive developmental and educational differences among these young pupils and their monolingual counterparts. But, for this to transpire, states must implement early language assessments in early ed programs to offer a clear depiction of the educational experiences of these young learners.
Facebook hosted a multicultural learning session last fall, which educated attendees on the scope of the multicultural media market, the benefits of impactful social traffic and the weight of multicultural spending.
