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Department of Health and Human Services Exempts Puerto Rico, US Territories of Affordable Care Act Requirements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has notified the country's territories about exemptions their health insurers can have from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare.

New Study Says Giving a Spoonful of Medicine to Your Child Can Lead to Problems

Despite what the Disney's "Mary Poppins" song "A Spoonful of Sugar" says about "a spoonful of medicine" making the "medicine go down," a new study says that the utensil is not the best measuring device for children's medicine.

Ebola Virus Out of Control in West Africa? 50 New Cases Reported Since July 3

Virus has killed over 500 since February The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting 50 new cases of Ebola and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since July 3.

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment & Care: Blood Test Provides Breakthrough for Dementia Drug Trials

A set of proteins in the blood can identify those with mild cognitive impairments that will soon develop dementia, such as Alzheimer's. The test is 87 percent accurate and was conducted by British researchers to help drug trials.

Affordable Care Act Premium Increases: New York Insurers Request Double-Digit Higher Premiums for 2015

With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in effect in New York, insurance companies are expected to request double-digit premium hikes for 2015.

HIV Testing, Symptoms, Health & Treatment: Is Truvada Effective in HIV Prevention?

What is the data about Truvada and HIV health really saying? What does it mean for people living with HIV, and those that have been exposed for the first time?

Computer Animation Shows What Inside of 980-Pound Man Looks Like

The image is based on Briton Keith Martin's body. SciencePorn tweeted a picture of what the site described as an X-ray of a 980-pound man. Really, the image is a computer animation that shows what the inside of a 980-pound man looks like.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak 2014: Disease Continues to Spread Across 3 African Countries

The Ebola outbreak has spread across three African countries and is increasing at an alarming rate. The deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has reach severe proportions according to relief workers.

Medical Marijuana Center, Clinics & News 2014: New York Legislature Approves Drug for Patients

Governor Cuomo will grudgingly sign the law into effect, adding New York to the growing list of states with legal medical marijuana.

Teen Cigarette Smoking Rate Dips to Lowest Level Since 1991

The recent survey put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday states that cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students is at its lowest rate since 1991.

Digital Healthcare in Latin America: Chileans Prefer Seeking Online Healthcare Info via Search Engines Than Mobile Apps

With more Latin Americans gaining access to online media, the region's population has become more engaged with digital healthcare. According to a January study by the think tank TrenDigital, approximately nine out of 10 Internet users in Chile have searched for healthcare information on the Internet at least once.

Angelique Boyer Asks Fans to Donate Blood Following Her Mother's Hospitalization

Angelique Boyer's mother has been hospitalized, and the "Lo Que La Vida Me Robó" actress is asking fans for their help.

These Three Issues Are More Important to Latinos Than Immigration Reform

Even with all of the discussions and debates among policy makers over the last few years about immigration reform and the continual deportation of the immigrant community, immigration isn't the most important issue to the Latinos. In fact, Latino leaders say they believe that the hard-eyed focus on immigration reform is "crowding out other issues facing the Latino community." So what really concerns Latinos?

Sebastián Rulli Health and Fitness Tips: 'Lo Que La Vida Me Robó' Star Says 'RulliCakes' Are How He Keeps In Shape, Get the Recipe Here

Now you can get in shape with Sebastán Rulli. Sebastián Rulli, 38, is in amazing shape. The hunky star of "Lo Que La Vida Me Robó" revealed to "El Gordo y La Flaca" just how he manages to keep it up.

EPA: 'Toxic Chemicals' Hidden in Pollution Make Hispanic Children More Likely to Die From Asthma Than Non-Hispanic Whites

According to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous forms of pollution, such as toxic chemicals, are hidden in "plain sight," and those dangerous chemicals are affecting the Latino community. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy noted more than 3.6 million Latinos have developed asthma in the United States (U.S.), including 1 in 10 Latino children.

MERS Virus News Update: Confirmed Cases on the Rise in Saudi Arabia

Data reports bring number of cases up to 688. After a review on health data, Saudi Arabia has found an additional 113 confirmed cases of the dangerous Middle East Respiratory Syndrome that had not been previously recorded.

The Ultimate List of Life Hacks for Latinas: DIY Tips for Beauty, Health, Home and Living

Did you know that there are countless life hacks that Latinas should be aware of that will help them save time, energy and money? Check out the list of life hacks Latin Post has compiled for the purpose of ease and health benefits.

U.S. Health and Fitness Report: Washington D.C. Ranked Fittest City, See Where Other Cities Fall

Minneapolis-St. Paul falls to second after taking first last year. The Washington D. C. metro area is being credited as this year's fittest city.

George W. Bush Knee Surgery: Former US President is Recovering Following Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Diagnosed with runner's knee since 2003. Former President George W. Bush had knee surgery in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend, NBC Chicago reported Tuesday.

Portland, Oregon, Water Could Be Effected by E coli Outbreak, Residents Urged to Boil Water

Over half a million residents urged to boil water After tests at Portland, Oregon, Mt. Tabor reservoirs produced three positive results for E. coli, the Portland Water Bureau issued a city-wide boil notice Friday morning.

Ground Beef E. Coli Recall: 1.8 Million Pounds of Meat Affected in Four States

A Detroit meat packing company recalled beef after E. coli infections in four states. Today 1. 8 million pounds of ground beef was recalled by a Detroit meat packing company.
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