Summer is almost over, but there’s still time for one last trip to the beach, a family picnic, sand volleyball or fishing. Just keep in mind the risks of sun overexposure, such as skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is responsible for 79 percent of skin cancer related deaths, and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 25-30. All skin types and colors, including Latinos, are at risk. But, you don't have to hide from the sun. Doctors say you can protect from skin cancer by following these simple tips: Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher everyday
Cover up with clothing, including UV-blocking sunglasses
Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside
Examine your skin head-to-toe once every ...
As many as 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year--unfortunately, many don’t catch it in time. One of the difficulties with diagnosing ovarian cancer is the lack of symptoms or very mild ones. To raise awareness September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join our weekly #SaludTues tweetchat 1 p.m. ET we will discuss solutions and ways to raise awareness. WHAT: #SaludTuesTweetchat: “Let’s talk About Ovarian Cancer for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month”
DATE: Tuesday, September 08, 2015
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: University of Colorado Cancer Center (@CUCancerCenter), National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (@NOCC_National) #SaludTues is a ...
Open enrollment for Obamacare opens soon. According to data from the CDC 30.4 percent of Latinos under 65 years old lack health insurance. Signing up during the enrollment period ensures you and your family members are protected in 2016. Here are some key dates to keep in mind: November 1, 2015 Open enrollment starts-first day you can enroll in a 2016 Marketplace plan December 31, 2015 Health insurance coverage ends for 2015 January 1, 2016 First date 2016 coverage can start January 31, 2016 2016 open enrollment ends For more information visit ...
Actualmente en los Estados Unidos 220,000 Hispanos viven con VIH y si las tendencias actuales continúan se estima que 1 de cada 36 hombres latinos y 1 de cada 106 mujeres latinas será diagnosticada con VIH durante su vida. Los jóvenes entre 13-24 años están aun a un más alto riesgo. Este grupo represento el 26 por ciento de nuevas infecciones de VIH en el país. Entre los jóvenes homosexuales y bisexuales el número de nuevas infecciones por VIH incremento en un 22 por ciento. Una encuesta del 2013 encontró que el 34 por ciento de estudiantes de preparatoria quienes reportaron actividad sexual tres meses antes de la encuesta encontró que el 41 por ciento no uso condón. Para reducir el nuero de nuevas infecciones de VIH en la comunidad latina el Centro de prevencion ...
Ser madre primeriza no es nada fácil pero tampoco lo es ser padre primerizo. ¿ Como se cambia un pañal? ¿ Cuál es la forma correcta de cargar a un bebe? Son algunas de las preguntas que quizás estén pasando por tu mente. Ningún padre nació sabiendo cómo ser el mejor papa del mundo, pero aquí te damas una ayudadita con este manual creado por El departamento de salud de Texas. i Estúdialo y práctica lo aprendido para que cuando nazca tu bebe ya seas todo un experto ...
With the growing percentage of Latino students, schools are an important environment to support of a culture of health. Research shows that Latino children are exposed to and consume more unhealthy meals and snacks than non-Latino students, partially because schools with a higher proportion of Latino students tend to have weaker policies regarding access to competitive foods in schools. Additionally, research shows that Latino students engage in less physical activity both in and out of school compared to their peers, partially because schools with a higher proportion of Latino students tend to offer less time for physical activity. Several barriers to physical activity and nutritious food still exist within Latino communities, both in and out of schools. It is important for ...
Al rededor del 26 por ciento de los latinos y el 24 por ciento de afro-americanos viven en “pobreza extrema,” el cual significa que tienen dificultades en poder pagar por necesidades básicas, aun así con ayuda de programas gubernamentales, de acuerdo a un nuevo estudio. El reporte del US Department of Health and Human Services , HHS por sus siglas en inglés, define pobreza extrema al nivel de la mitad del nivel de pobreza federal—menos de $6,000 para un adulto o $7,600 para un adulto con dependientes. Según el reporte: Una familia en pobreza extrema gasta $3,000-$6,000 más en necesidades que sus ingresos permiten.
Individuos en pobreza extrema tienden a estar menos saludables que aquellos con ingresos mayores por lo cual requieren de mayor atención médica. “ ...
Diabetics are more susceptible to oral infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis than those that don’t suffer from diabetes, Univision Salud reports. Lower flow of saliva among diabetics causes burning sensations in the mouth skyrocketing the incidence of cavities and other infections. And those “who don’t control their sugar levels tend to have more oral health problems, particularly dental gum retractions.” Gingivitis and periodontitis are the most common oral health problems among diabetics, but more serious ones such as Thrush (candidiasis) it's also common. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) recommends: Control glucose levels in the blood
Brush your teeth and use dental floss every day
Visit your dentist ...
Yoga and regular gym workouts are both equally effective according to a new study, Ivanhoe reports. The study led by Dr. Daniel Hughes,an exercise researcher at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio (the team behind SaludToday), surprised all participants who expected one of the workouts to emerge as more effective. “I think I was expecting that one would be stronger than the other, and probably thinking that yoga would be the end all be all,” Michelle Hart, a study participant, told Ivanhoe. For the study, one group was asked to do yoga, a second group to do regular gym workouts, and a third group to just stay active. During the study, all participants exercised three hours a week and lost the same amount of body fat, ...
