Latino Health

Latino, Black COVID-19 Death Rates Fall in LA County Due to Workplace Crackdowns

The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latino and Black people was caused by aggressive workplace health enforcement, said Los Angeles County officials.

COVID-19 Latino Patient Recovery: A Miracle After Beating the Virus, Two Blood Clots, and a Stroke

A COVID-19 Latino patient endured coronavirus, two blood clots, and a stroke. Tito Velasquez, who courageously conquered the disease, finally returns to his family after 111 days in four different facilities.
Florida Volunteers Take Part In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Have Been Slow to Recruit Latino People

Coronavirus vaccine trials have become multi-billion dollar efforts, but they haven't recruited enough minorities like Latinos.

Are Young People Less Likely to Catch Covid-19? One-Third of the Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean Think So

UNICEF study shows a third of the youth in Latin America and the Caribbean feel they are not at risk of COVID-19 infection.

Finance, Insurance, and COVID-19 Deaths

Read on to find out about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic to Latinos in California and how the state is handling the situation.
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Erectile Dysfunction: A Warning Sign of Underlying Cardiovascular Disease

Study shows that erectile dysfunction regardless of men’s testosterone level can be caused by underlying cardiovascular disease.
Corteva Agtiscience Discontinues Chlorpyrifos Reproduction

Largest Producer of Nerve-Damaging Pesticide to Stop Its Production

Corteva Agriscience, the largest mnufacturer of Chlorpyrifos, annouced that they will close the Chlorpyrifos Product Line soon.
Latinos Have Longer Life Expectancy Than Non-Hispanic Whites

Latinos Have Longer Life Expectancy Than Non-Hispanics

A new study says Latin Americans have a lower rate of premature death compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts in the U.S. regardless of being a resident of the country or not.
A tick bite that causes Lyme disease

Just How Dangerous is Lyme Disease?

Treatment and prevention against Lym disease that everyone must know. (Photo : Wiki) Lyme disease has become more common in the United States due to the climate crisis and this disease is caused by ticks.
When to eat and not what to eat, intermittent fasting practices and benefits.

A Quick and Easy Guide to Intermittent Fasting: is it Good For You?

When to eat and not what to eat, intermittent fasting practices and benefits. (Photo : Pexels) Everyone always has a new year's resolution and part of it is to have a healthier lifestyle by fixing a set of dietary plans.
Disparities in the Diverse Population of the United States of America

Health Disparities in the Diverse Population of the United States

The health disparities of minority groups in the US. (Photo : Reuters) According to a Census by the Bureau of Population of the United States of America in 2017, an estimated 58.
Hispanic adults diabetes rate is alarming

Hispanic Adult Diabetes Rates Are Alarming; Diet, Genes Blamed

The Latinos and Hispanics adullts are more likely to have Type 2 diabetes compared to African-Americans and whites.

Early Job Satisfaction is About More Than Money: Study Shows Correlated Health Impacts by Midlife

Sociology experts at Ohio State University recently unveiled the results of a nationwide study that found a correlation between job dissatisfaction in the early years of one's career to a significant negative impact on health by the time an individual hits age 40.

Immigration Raids Have Negative Health Effects on Undocumented Latino Community, Says Study

Immigration raids have brought fear and unrest to undocumented immigrant communities, but a new study finds they may also have devastating medical consequences.

Hillary Clinton Needs Latino Voters More Than Ever

Hillary Clinton needs Latino voters more than ever with Bernie Sanders surging into the New Hampshire primaries.

Hispanic Millenials in the US Have Different Health Attitudes From Those in Latin America

Latinos in the U.S. describe health as a state of happiness, while foreign-born Latinos define the term as the absence of illness.

More Latino Children Obese By Age 5 Compared to White Kids, Says Study

Some of the identified causative factors include maternal obesity, reduced exclusive breastfeeding and workplace and childcare issues that affect how children eat and engage in physical activity.

Meet Natalie Aguilar: The Skincare Expert Behind Eiza González And Ana de la Reguera's Natural Glow

This aesthetician is providing everyday clients and a few famous faces with natural treatments to keep their skin healthy.

Feds Spend Over $400K in Tax Money to Text Latino Men to Get Healthy and Fit

A grant for the project stated that Mexican-American men report high rates of sedentariness and associated health conditions

Zika Virus Reaches Puerto Rico — Signs, Symptoms and Other Things You Need to Know About the Disease It Causes

Zika virus made its way to Puerto Rico causing an alarming outbreak. Earlier this month, news broke out that the Zika virus which cause microcephaly in newborn babies reached Puerto Rico.

Asthma Epidemic Plateaued and Declined in Recent Years but Remains a Threat Among Children

Asthma epidemic continally decreased all thoughout the years but remains a treat among young children.
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