Alcohol consumption among Latinos is lower than in non-Hispanic whites, according to the National Institutes of Health. But, Latinos who drink are more likely to consume higher volumes of alcohol than non-Hispanic Whites. According to doctors taking a break from alcohol or giving up alcohol consumption completely can be tough, but the advantages to your health and pocket are worth the effort. Here’s what you can expect to happen long-term and short-term if you take a break from alcoholic beverages, according to Prevention: Risk for cancer falls: Drinking alcohol has been linked to an increase risk of liver, colon, mouth and rectum cancer. “The risk increases the more you drink.” More money in your pocket: A night at the bar can be detrimental for your health, but ...
A new infographic by Fast Food Menu Price, shows what happens inside your body after eating McDonald's most iconic burger? After 30 minutes of eating the 540 calories burger, the 940 milligrams of sodium begins to attack your body and dehydrates you. The symptoms of dehydration trick your body into thinking you're still hungry. After 40 minutes, you're still craving for more. 60 minutes later, begins a very slow digestion that can take up to 3 days. Are you still lovin' it? See the infographic for full ...
Schools are part of a community. Schools also make a huge influence in a child’s health. How can schools help build a culture of health within their communities? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet information, resources, and tips that help schools, teachers, families and students take charge of health in their communities. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Building Healthier Communities Through Schools”
DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: It’s Time Texas (@ITSTIME), Shape America (@Shape_America), Healthy Kids Today (@HealthyKids2Day) and our special guest, Transformative Schools Network (@Cr8HlthySchools) We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences ...
This year’s flu vaccine will be much more effective at protecting people from the virus than last year’s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NPR Health reports. Based on “analysis of the most common strains of flu virus that are circulating in the United States and elsewhere found they match the strains included in this year's vaccine” the CDC said. Experts recommend annual flu vaccination for people 6 months or older. Unfortunately, among Latinos only 40 percent gets the flu shot every year. Flu season begins in early October and peaks between December and February. "Get vaccinated, that’s the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community against the flu,” Thomas Frieden, Director of the CDC ...
In the United States heart attacks are the main killer of men and women, especially Latinos who are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. According to the National Institutes of Health, a heart attack occurs “when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked and the heart can't get oxygen. If blood flow isn't restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die.” Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack and getting help as soon as possible can save your life. The most common symptoms are: Chest Pain
Stomach pain
Shortness of breath
Anxiety
Lightheadedness
Sweating
Nausea and Vomiting If you experience any of these symptoms don’t wait and call ...
Over the last several years, millions of U.S. kids have been connected with free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). But more than 3 million kids remain eligible but uninsured, including many Latino kids. Join us for a #SaludTues Tweetchat on Sept. 15, 2015, to tweet about what we can do to close the gap and make sure that all kids—and more parents, too—get the health insurance they need and deserve: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Connecting Latino Kids to Health Coverage”
DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Connecting Kids to Coverage Campaign (@IKNGov) and ...
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 ...
What’s the most common sexually transmitted infection? What can cause genital warts or cervical, penis, and anus cancer? What can be prevented with a simple vaccine? Answer: HPV (the human papillomavirus). That’s why a new program is educating people about HPV and helping them make and remember HPV vaccination appointments for girls and boys ages 11-17 in South Texas. The program, called Entre Familia, uses promotoras—trained community health workers—to deliver education and services, led by researchers at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio in partnership with Nuestra Clínica del Valle in South Texas and the Colonias Program at Texas A&M University. “Entre Familia raises awareness about the ...
