Latinas + Health Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 23, 2009
New breast cancer screening guide will disproportionately hurt black and Hispanic women
November 19, 2009
Video: New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy
November 12, 2009
For Battered Latina Immigrants: Dwindling Resources, But Also Hope – This is the second report in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters.
November 11, 2009
A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts.
November 5, 2009
The American Heart Association Launches Go Red Por Tu Corazon at the Latin Grammy’s to Educate Latinas About Their Heart Health
October 28, 2009
Health Reform for Latinas Should Include Not Being Shackled While Birthing
October 26, 2009
Latinos lag in skills as toddlers, studies show – Poor, immigrant Latinas have healthy babies but by age 2 or 3, their toddlers begin to lag behind white middle-class children in vocabulary, listening and problem-solving skills, according to two new studies.
October 9, 2009
Latinas Feeling Uncertain About Healthcare Debate
October 7, 2009
First steps: Horse helps 8-year-old Rhiannon Hernandez to reach dream – (touching)
October 5, 2009
¡VIDA! The Fourth Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference, offering information on early cancer screening, risk factors, treatment and managing side effects, is scheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 10, at Old Pueblo Community Center. – Arizona
September 30, 2009
Latinos must use political capital towards demanding passage of the REAL Act – (very good read)
September 24, 2009
On the Job with Marielena Vasquez – Bilingual pediatrician adds level of comfort for Hispanic parents – Columbus, Ohio
“We Made Them Millions, and They Complain About Insurance” – Lupe Chavez, a housekeeper at the San Francisco Hilton, tells her story to David Bacon.
September 22, 2009
New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage Their Condition by Limiting or Avoiding Dairy
September 15, 2009
Argentina recalls 40,000 IUDs, may be contaminated
Dr. Eliscer Guzman, with The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Join Forces to Celebrate the Community Diabetes and Cardiovascular Care Program’s Graduation Ceremony on September 16th
September 10, 2009
A study released Wednesday found high breast cancer mortality and low early detection rates among African American, Hispanic and rural women in five Central Texas counties.
Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth
September 9, 2009
Video: Renowned Health Expert Dra. Aliza Teams Up With Baby Looney Tunes To Promote Healthy, Happy Babies
September 2, 2009
Health Care Woes for Latinos – talk with Pilar Marrero, Political Editor for La Opinion and Fabiola Pomareda, reporter for La Raza (audio)
September 1, 2009
¡HHS LANZA BEST BONES FOREVER! Campaña orientada a las niñas debido al incremento de los riesgos a la salud ósea
August 3, 2009
An Indiana University cancer center is launching a campaign to shed light on why breast cancer is often more aggressive in Hispanic women than in women of other races.
July 23, 2009
Black and Hispanic women in their 20s tend to accumulate more fat in their midsection than their male and older counterparts, possibly putting them at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
July 21, 2009
Pregnant farm workers exposed to pesticide drift while harvesting organic onions
July 14, 2009
North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign Launches Women’s Health Website in Spanish
June 25, 2009
Statement of Dr. Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, President and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
June 24, 2009
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Leveler of Educational Inequalities
June 23, 2009
Arizona hospital lures wealthy Mexican moms-to-be
June 22, 2009
Half of teen pregnancies in Larimer County, Colorado among Hispanics
June 5, 2009
A recent statewide study conducted by the North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign and published by the American Journal of Health Education revealed that only one-third of Hispanic women took a daily multivitamin with folic acid. These findings are important because Hispanics have a significantly higher risk of having a baby affected by a birth defect of the brain (anencephaly) or spine (spina bifida).
May 29, 2009
A new report about Latina teen pregnancy doesn’t just examine the issue but, for the first time, breaks down the differences found among Latino families and how they contribute to Latina teens having the highest rates of teen pregnancies and births.
May 14, 2009
A record number of unmarried women in the United States are having babies, and the rate is highest among Hispanic women, according to a new report. Released Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics,
April 15, 2009
Peru: Mass Sterilizations During ex-president Alberto Fujimori Term
March 24, 2009
Central Illinois Hispanic shoppers get lesson about breast cancer – Women get a gift card and a lifesaving lesson on breast health
March 22, 2009
The intervention of lay health workers can be beneficial in increasing breast and cervical cancer screening among low-income Hispanic women, reports a new study. – “Effectiveness of Cultivando La Salud: A Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion Program for Low-Income Hispanic Women”
March 20, 2009
A South Carolina coalition has received a $50,700 grant to develop a program to teach Hispanic women about prenatal care.
March 11, 2009
Rape trees prove Mexican violence has crossed the border and there are women who need justice
Though majority of immigrant women in ICE detention are pregnant by rape, abortion is no option
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of the Hispanic Labor Friend Initiative, a program located at Ogden’s Midtown Community Health Center, compared to regular health care provided to Hispanic pregnant women. The study was performed by members of BYU’s College of Nursing and was recently published in “Maternal and Child Health Journal.”
March 6, 2009
The University of Illinois at Chicago says it’s closing a medical clinic geared for low-income women in a mostly Mexican neighborhood. But a community group is fighting to keep the facility open.
February 4, 2009
Research shows Hispanic women get breast cancer treatment late
February 1, 2009
Bilingual Marriage & Family Therapist Helps Latinos Improve their Lives – Wendy Bravo in Reno, Nevada
January 25, 2009
Brazilian model who lost hands and feet dies – 20-year-old beauty queen Mariana Bridi
December 12, 2008
Carmen Román-Shriver was recently awarded with the first-ever Distinguished Trinko Service Award by Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition, an interest group of the American Dietetic Association.
December 10, 2008
Ivy Queen Gives Away FREE Breast Exams In Puerto Rico
December 9, 2008
Maca, a Peruvian root vegetable related to the potato family, is gaining popularity as a potential relief for menopausal symptoms.
December 5, 2008
European origin may up Latinas’ breast cancer risk
Smoking Research Hispanic versus White Female Smokers
December 2, 2008
Latin American and U.S. Latina Women Unite to Demand Access to the Female Condom
November 18, 2008
Latina women who prefer speaking Spanish are more likely than other ethnic groups to express regret or dissatisfaction with their breast cancer treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
November 11, 2008
Laura Diaz Brown, known internationally as “Chef LaLa”, makes Thanksgiving dinner healthier. – Recipe for Chipotle Smashed Potatoes
November 6, 2008
Latina breast cancer patients are more likely than black or white breast cancer patients to be dissatisfied with the decision-making process of whether to have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, new research shows.
October 15, 2008
25% of teen girls vaccinated for cervical cancer. The CDC calls the rate ‘very good’ for a new vaccine such as Gardasil. Earlier data show, however, that only about 1% of Latina teens have received it.
September 29, 2008
Ford Selects Three Latina Breast Cancer Survivors for National Education Awareness Campaign
September 23, 2008
Abortion rate is down, but report cites racial disparity – The decline has been far more dramatic for whites than for blacks and Latinas.
September 22, 2008
Five Moms Call on Hispanic Community to Take a Stand Against Cough Medicine Abuse
September 15, 2008
Seeking to drive a wedge into Democrat Barack Obama’s strong support from Hispanic voters and peel off voters in a key demographic, Hispanic organizers for Republican John McCain are quietly mounting a major push on the abortion issue.
September 10, 2008
The Spread of H.I.V. Among Black and Latina Women
September 3, 2008
In Stanislaus County, for example, about 59% of white women who gave birth at hospitals reported breastfeeding the newborn exclusively, while 33% of Hispanic women and 32% of black women said they exclusively breastfed – California
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women generally—and the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women
President/CEO of National Hispanic Medical Association Dr. Elena Rios to Address Health Care and Health Disparities Tonight at Republican National Convention – MarketWatch
August 28, 2008
Mexican Supreme Court upholds legalized abortion law
August 14, 2008
Morpace Inc. Reports: Hispanic American Women Unaware of Heart Disease Threat
August 12, 2008
Nutritionist Claudia Gonzalez Presents Tips for Trips
August 10, 2008
Miss Universe 2008 is on a mission to empower and educate Latinas against HIV/AIDS
August 6, 2008
Honduran Girl Electrifies AIDS Meeting – Keren Dunaway-Gonzalez, 12, opened the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.
Q & A on Barbara Trujillo Gomez’s Latina fitness guide – “Barbara por Atras” — A Latin Woman’s Guide to Fitness
July 29, 2008
Mexican women accounted for about 20 percent of the new AIDS cases found in Mexico, and AIDS mortality rate among Mexican women have also witnessed a hike, said Jorge Saavedra, director of the National Center for the Prevention and Control of HIV-AIDS.
July 17, 2008
Abuse among immigrants more difficult to confront; victims especially afraid to get help
June 17, 2008
Breast cancer strikes Latina women hard
June 16, 2008
Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois
June 9, 2008
Selecciones, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s Reach Hispanic Women with Message of Heart Health
Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis
Study shows Latinas have highest birth rate
June 5, 2008
U.S. Hispanic Women Face Osteoporosis Epidemic
June 2, 2008
Teen Pregnancy Higher Among Minnesota’s Latinas
May 27, 2008
Inside Immigrant Detention Centers : Daily Abuses Include No Feminine Hygiene Products for Women Detainees » VivirLatino
May 8, 2008
Depression on the rise among US Hispanic women: experts
May 7, 2008
Latina teen pregnancy rate deserves recognition as national crisis
Recording Artist Kat DeLuna Named International Ambassador for Latino Commission on AIDS
April 28, 2008
Diabetes Before Motherhood More Than Doubled In Six Years, Study Finds (52% of the participants were Latinas)
April 22, 2008
Latina victims suffering in silence for fear of deportation – North Carolina
Immigrant gives back to community – Nadia Avellan is the recipient of the 2008 Health Care Volunteer Award – Appleton, Wisconsin
April 14, 2008
US teen pregnancy rate near historic low – (not, however, for Latinas)
April 9, 2008
Mexican Diet May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Diet patterns and breast cancer risk in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women: the Four-Corners Breast Cancer Study
April 8, 2008
Teenage Birth Rates in Massachusetts Highest Among Hispanics; Legislation Needed To Address the Issue, Experts Say
April 2, 2008
Hispanic Entrepreneur: Ana L. Nogales Ph.D. > www.drnogales.com
March 31, 2008
Hepatitis Expert, Dr. Rita Lepe, to Report on Dangers Among Hispanics – University of Texas-Dallas
March 27, 2008
Latina featured on ABC News’ story – Heart Pump as Effective as a Transplant?
March 25, 2008
Did You Know? In 2006, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found new AIDS cases worsening only among Latinos — compared with all other racial/ethnic groups. Their cases doubled from 2001 to 2004, with Latinas’ new infections jumping from 23 percent to 51 percent in that time period.
Sadly, CDC study overlooked Hispanic women
March 13, 2008
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez secures spot for 13-Year Old Cynthia Cervantes to Testify before Congress
March 11, 2008
A Fitness Guide Solely for Latina Women – Barbara Por Atras: A Latin Woman’s Guide to Fitness
March 10, 2008
Jessica Alba Gives Teens Advice
March 5, 2008
Latina surgeon has humanistic touch – Native of Puerto Rico takes a career path less traveled in the medical profession – Dr. Jane Mendez in Chicago
University of Connecticut dentist seeks to promote oral health for Latinos
February 28, 2008
Tough lessons from mean streets in Puerto Rico program
February 18, 2008
Camp Alegria Offers Retreat For Latinas Diagnosed With Cancer – Florida
Did You Know? In Springfield, 65 percent of teen births in 2005 were to Hispanics, while Holyoke saw a greater number – 85 percent. Even more discouraging than the increase in teen pregnancies, however, is the sense that little can be done to change what some say is a “cultural” phenomenon among Hispanics. – Massachusetts
February 14, 2008
CIMS » TU CIUDAD INVESTIGATES THE LATINA PLASTIC SURGERY BOOM!
February 7, 2008
Adapting to US life ups Latinas’ preterm birth risk
February 6, 2008
Did You Know? In NYC the infant mortality rate remains high among Puerto Rican women, with 9.3 deaths per 1,000 live births.
February 5, 2008
More Than One-Quarter Million Infants Hospitalized For Infectious Diseases: New Federal Study In Pediatrics – Hispanic infants were 23% of those admitted!!!
February 4, 2008
Gene Linked to Preterm Birth Among Hispanic Women
January 29, 2008
First Latina U.S. surgeon general (Antonia Novello) speaks in Monterey – California
January 24, 2008
Rape crisis program hires staff to help Spanish-speaking victims – Ohio
January 23, 2008
Crying Out For Help – Suicide Attempts Reveal Strains on Young Latinas
Latinas lead rise in local birthrate – Fertility rate for small population segment more than doubled from 2000 to 2006 – Central Ohio
January 17, 2008
Sense of personal control influences Latinas’ decisions about sexual debut
January 11, 2008
Salma Hayek Joins With Pampers(R) and UNICEF to Help U.S. and Canadian Moms Help Mothers and Babies in Need Worldwide
January 7, 2008
Grant to help Hispanic women get Pap smears – New Mexico
Programs target high birth rate among Hispanic teens – Hudson Valley, New York
January 3, 2008
Alicia Villarreal is Much More Than the Mariachi Momma, She’s Now the Latest Hispanic Mom to Join the got milk? Campaign
January 2, 2008
Breast cancer gene mutation more common in Hispanic, young black women
December 30, 2007
Cristina Page: The Jamie Lynn Generation – (concerning teen pregnancy not Hispanic specific but worth the read)
December 3, 2007
Latino Commission on AIDS Welcomes Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori as Its Newest ‘Madrina’ in the Fight Against AIDS
Study: Hispanic women have higher incidence of aggressive breast cancer – Arizona
November 28, 2007
51% of Mexican-American women between the ages of 40 and 59 were classified as obese, compared with 39% of non-Hispanic white women
November 27, 2007
Chef LaLa, Author of ‘Latin Lover Lite,’ Provides Good Food Choosing Tips for This Season
November 26, 2007
African American & Hispanic Women View Mammography Differently Than Caucasian Women
November 25, 2007
Proportion of Mexican women with AIDS doubles from 5 years ago
Hispanic moms often unmarried (nearly half) – Benton County, Arkansas
November 14, 2007
Four of got milk’s Most Beautiful Moms Share Their Secrets In An Event filled with Glamour and Celebrities – Hosted its first ever Celebrity Mom Summit, featuring milk mustache moms Lili Estefan, Myrka Dellanos, Giselle Blondet and Olga Tañón
November 2, 2007
Battling Latino Teen Pregnancy – Teen pregnancy rates decreased 29 percent for blacks and whites in the 1990s, compared to just 19 percent for Latinas, according to one group’s research
October 31, 2007
Domestic Violence Major Obstacle for Utah County Hispanic Population
October 30, 2007
Did You Know? Nearly, two-thirds of all babies born to Colorado teen mothers between the ages of 15-17 were to Latina girls. And the rate since 2001 is climbing. Most troubling is the fertility rate of 13 to 14-year-old Latina adolescents is double that of any other race/ethnicity group and significantly higher in all other age groups.
October 29, 2007
From 1994 to 2005, the number of non-Hispanic black infants born with HIV/AIDS has declined by 65.6 percent. The drop among non-Hispanic white infants born with HIV/AIDS was more than 80 percent during the same time, while the decline among Hispanic infants born with HIV/AIDS was 40.6 percent
October 28, 2007
Folic acid use declining among Latinas
October 24, 2007
Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Telenovela Star, Adamari Lopez Urge Hispanic Women to Learn about Breast Cancer, Early Detection is Key to Saving Lives
October 22, 2007
More Latinas fight domestic violence – Brazil
October 14, 2007
Canutillo pediatrician’s skills sorely needed in El Paso – Julia Ruiz
October 3, 2007
Did You Know? Infant mortality rates in poorer sections of the New York City remain considerably higher, and the rates for Black and Puerto Rican women are more than double the rates for whites and Asians
October 2, 2007
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Appoints Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Scientific Advisory Board
Story Reveals How Isabel and Her Family Learn About Bone Health and Osteoporosis
September 26, 2007
Did You Know? There was a 2.4% decline per year in deaths from breast cancer between 1990 to 2004 for white and Hispanic women.
September 25, 2007
Cholesterol and Hispanic Women: An Issue of the Heart
September 16, 2007
Woman driven to bring Latinas more knowledge – about breast cancer – Oregon
Did You Know? State figures from 2004-2005 show that 73 percent of white non-Hispanic women in Oregon 40 or older had had a mammogram the past two years, while 66 percent of Latinas in the same age group had
August 28, 2007
Voices of the Latina Institute: Spreading the Word – Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
August 27, 2007
Voices of the Latina Institute: When you hear the word abortion
August 21, 2007
Latina Teen Pregnancies Spur Push for Family Talks
August 20, 2007
University of Florida researcher to study depression in Latina women
August 13, 2007
Latina gathering helps raise funds for safehouse – Denver
August 10, 2007
Broward pediatrician sweated the small stuff – Pediatrician, 90, was the driving force behind Broward General Medical Center’s crack neonatal intensive care unit. – Dr. Isabel Diaz
July 30, 2007
Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell, a licensed psychologist in Athens, recently was named a Georgia Psychological Association Fellow, the organizations highest honor
Actress Perez to address Hispanic meeting on AIDS
July 27, 2007
Hispanic Teen Pregnancy Rate Jumps in Montgomery County – Maryland
July 25, 2007
Can the Poor Rates of College-Bound Latinas be Blamed on Obesity? Latina Lista
July 24, 2007
Sara Ramirez Proves That the Road to Success Is Full Of Curves as the Latest Hispanic Actress to Star in the Milk Mustache Ad
July 18, 2007
Did You Know? Nearly 1 in 4 Hispanic / Latino children under age 3 have not been fully immunized
CDC Launches Back-to-School Infant Immunization Effort
July 15, 2007
Hispanic Women Respond Better to High Blood Pressure Dugs than Non-Hispanic Whites
July 12, 2007
Arizona urges VD test for pregnant Hispanics – Rate of syphilis higher in Latinas, AZ statistics say
July 10, 2007
Hispanic women face great heart risk
June 27, 2007
Community Leaders Introduce New Program For Latina Health – New York City
June 17, 2007
Financial, cultural barriers prevent many Hispanic women from getting mammograms in Texas
June 4, 2007
Hispanic women find a new life at SafePlace – Olympia, Washington
May 26, 2007
U.S. women, especially minorities, short on folate
May 24, 2007
Actress Adamari Lopez to Participate in 2007 Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure – Hispanic Star Brings Personal Touch and Spirit of Survival to This Year’s 5K Event
May 23, 2007
Nutritionist Claudia Gonzalez, R.D. Shares Healthy Family Friendly Fast Food Tips for Summer Travel
May 10, 2007
Latina Suicides on the Rise
May 2, 2007
Half of 2004 teen moms were Hispanic – Cumberland County, New Jersey
April 12, 2007
Metro Latino: Lilia Lopez-Becerra – Arkansas
Ugly Betty star can’t stomach anorexia
April 10, 2007
Latinas with HIV discuss disease – New Jersey
April 9, 2007
Hispanic Women At Higher Risk For Breast Cancer – May Be Biological
April 5, 2007
Grant Provides Mobile Mammography To Hispanic Community – Kansas City
Did You Know? Among major population groups, Hispanic teens exhibit the highest pregnancy rate (53.0 per 1,000 female age-group population) in Kansas
March 29, 2007
Maria Antonia Toña Sanchez receives national honor for cancer outreach to Hispanic women – Hood River, Oregon
March 28, 2007
Conceptus Breaks Language Barrier by Offering Permanent Birth Control Information to a Growing Multi-Ethnic Community
March 22, 2007
Gracias Papi: Talking About the Unspeakable
A culture of young motherhood: Teen pregnancy remains an issue in Santa Cruz County – California (part 1 of 2)
March 21, 2007
Hispanic expectant moms learn about health issues at class – Jackson, Tennessee
March 20, 2007
Latinas keep each other exercising – Colorado
March 18, 2007
MANATEES LATINO LEADERS: Health care expert helps the infirm, powerless
March 13, 2007
Number of Hispanic women with HIV grows – El Paso, Texas
March 12, 2007
Comic book on statutory rape aims to help young Latinas
March 6, 2007
Health Program Targets Latina Women With Diabetes – Denver
Latina breast cancer program to expand services for women – Salt Lake City
March 5, 2007
Latina Lista: Young Latinas at high risk for eating disorders
Hispanic Women’s Hearts at High Risk: Study
February 13, 2007
In the eyes of a Latina: Addressing our obesity epidemic
February 5, 2007
Aggressive breast cancer hits Latinas
February 2, 2007
More resources for suicide prevention – from the New York City Council for Latinas
January 31, 2007
Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera Visits Bronx Hospital
Suburban doctor makes Hispanic influential 100 list – Chicago – Dr. Aida Giachello
January 19, 2007
Radio ads target Latino mothers – Focus is postpartum depression – Wisconsin
January 5, 2007
Folic Acid a Healthy Step for Hispanic Women
December 27, 2006
Latina victims of violence get help – Palatine, Illinois
December 19, 2006
Huge jump in number of Latinas seeking cosmetic surgery – but why?
December 13, 2006
Did You Know? Latinas have the highest rates of new cases of cervical cancer, about 2 1/2 times that of non-Hispanic women, as well as the second-highest death rate from cervical cancer
December 12, 2006
Ethnicity said to make a difference when it comes to menopause, aging – Study needs Latinas 40 to 60 years old – Texas
December 11, 2006
High infant birth weights seen in Latinos
Study to track breast cancer in Latinas – Tucson, Arizona
Did You Know? Hispanic women on average are diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years earlier than white women
Latinas seek careers as health-care advocates – Arizona
December 8, 2006
Maternal weight, glucose tolerance affect Mexican-American newborns
December 6, 2006
High Rate of Suicide Attempts by Asian and Hispanic Women to be Examined at Public Hearing This Thursday – New York City
November 30, 2006
Did You Know? Latinas, often the victims of sexism and machismo, now account for 25 percent of all Latino HIV infections, as compared to only 2 percent in 1981
Az teen pregnancies: high but slightly better – Arizona
November 28, 2006
The fit family: Two Miami moms launch a fitness magazine for kids — and parents, too – Marycel Diaz and Maria Sanz in Florida
November 27, 2006
Leadership course sharpens Latinos’ advocacy skills – Wisconsin
November 7, 2006
Did You Know? One in two Hispanic females born in the United States in 2000 will develop diabetes if current trends continue
October 19, 2006
Did You Know? Latinas who seek reproductive healthcare feel disregarded by healthcare professionals, particularly if the woman has limited English fluency
Sorority educates Latino students about HIV risks – University of Texas – Austin
