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November 5, 2009
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil
August 18, 2009
Latino Nutrition Month Inspires Latinos To Bring Healthy Choices To The Table
July 21, 2009
Hispanics had 21 percent higher obesity prevalence compared with whites. – Hispanics in the Northeast had lower obesity prevalence than Hispanics in the Midwest, South or West.
June 24, 2009
About 40.9 percent of Hispanic children between 10 and 17 years old are obese in the United States, according to the BHC. But in Texas this number is even higher, at 46.8 percent.
The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission has announced that obesity and diabetes are its top priorities for 2009-2010. – Approximately 1.5 million adults in the border region are overweight or obese and another 1.2 million have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
June 1, 2009
Hispanic children in US at greater risk for obesity than other ethnic/racial groups
October 20, 2008
Video: USDA and Ad Council Announce New Spanish-Language PSAs Featuring Disney’s Jungle Book Characters to Target Hispanic Families
October 15, 2008
Texas man attempting to lessen Latino obesity – His name is Jorge Vela and he’s a personal trainer by profession and the creator of the first binational fitness boot camp dubbed The SPI Boot Camp Challenge.
July 24, 2008
Latino Diabetes Association launches new website to prevent growing Diabetes Epidemic in the Latino Community.
July 17, 2008
Does Eating at Abuela’s Make Children Fat?
June 19, 2008
Premier Web Site on Child and Teen Mental Health Now in Spanish – AboutOurKids.org Offers Hispanic Parents Vital Information on Kids at Risk
Jóvenes SANOS quizzes community about fast food – Watsonville, California
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
June 4, 2008
Fourth Annual SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners Chef Splendido Contest Supports Aspiring Hispanic Culinary Talent, Opens Call for Entries
May 13, 2008
Fundacion Azteca America Partners with the Ad Council for Health Awareness Campaign
U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high – (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)
May 5, 2008
Celebra National Hispanic Health Campaign Kicks-Off Seventh Year of Festival Tour in Chicago, Provides Education on Key Health Issues Impacting Hispanics / Thousands of Free Medical Screenings
April 24, 2008
The Mabel Katz Show
April 21, 2008
Latino Doctors to Share Innovations in Care at NHMA Conference April 17-20; Presidential Panel to Speak
March 24, 2008
Weight-control Information Network Introduces Free Spanish-Language Publication for Hispanic Teens
March 5, 2008
Grants awarded to Center for Hispanic Studies – University of Texas Arlington School of Nursing
February 19, 2008
Child obesity seen as fueled by Spanish language tv ads
February 6, 2008
Congressman Ortiz secures federal funds to support Hispanic health research at UT School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus
January 16, 2008
Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon
January 9, 2008
MTV Tr3s Responds to Feedback from Young Latinos with Three New Original Series and a New Documentary Destination
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
PepsiCo Game Teaches Mexican Kids About Nutrition
November 28, 2007
Health Plans Target Hispanic, Latino Communities Via the Internet
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 15, 2007
National Council of La Raza Joins NINDS Effort to Promote Stroke Awareness in the Latino Community
November 13, 2007
UnBuenDoctor(R) Launches the First Ever Spanish-Language Website Dedicated to Providing Hispanics with the Ultimate Resources for Health Care
November 6, 2007
Obesity Leaves Hispanics Prone to Cancers, Diabetes
Down on The Farm – (the farm bill mess)
November 5, 2007
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Website Features Spanish Health Information
October 9, 2007
Victory is so Sweet on Live Television: Splenda(R) Brand Chef Splendido Talent Search Chooses Winner on Telemundo’s Cada Dia
September 23, 2007
Vista clinic program reaches out to Latino families – California
September 9, 2007
The Cultural War on Diabetes – There’s an epidemic underway in this country, and minority communities are being hit hard. How two Los Angeles doctors are finding new ways to help.
September 7, 2007
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Institute for Health Promotion Research formed a new organization to fight childhood obesity among Latino children in America.
August 16, 2007
The “Touring with ChocoMilk and Pancho Pantera’ Program Launches to Empower Children to be Active and Strong
July 30, 2007
Nestlé Juicy Juice Promotes Healthy Habits, Active Lifestyle among Latino Children and Families – Through Copita Juicy Juice, Hundreds of children will gather to participate in junior soccer tournament at the Rose Bowl
July 26, 2007
airforce Nutrisoda Launches Spanish Language Web Site
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
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to Co-Headline Tour
July 10, 2007
Plans Announced for Boston’s Largest Latino Health Festival and Cultural Celebration at Boston City Hall on Sunday
Grant money earmarked for Latino health – Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward and Union City, California
June 26, 2007
Global Beverage Signs Hispanic Food Giant Goya Foods, Inc. to Distribute Popular MAVI Refresco
June 21, 2007
Florida Department Of Health Launches Hispanic Obesity Prevention Education
June 13, 2007
Message to Hispanic Chicago Residents: Think About Your Drink, It Could Affect Both Your Health and Your Weight
June 5, 2007
Celebra Hispanic Health Festival Stops In Denver; Provides Free Medical Screenings for Hispanics – Saturday, June 9
May 31, 2007
Celebra Hispanic Health Festival Stops In Atlanta; Provides Free Medical Screenings for Hispanics
Cristina Saralegui Will Join the Sin Barreras Family to Raise Awareness about Health and Well-Being in the Hispanic Community
May 26, 2007
Nationwide Hispanic Health Celebrations Hit Chicago
May 21, 2007
Latino Neighborhoods in Need Benefit from Beautification Boosts – Valley Toyota dealers kick off Barrios Bellos Program with weekend event starting Saturday, May 19- Phoenix
Puerto Rico tackling childhood obesity – (26% of youth are obese)
May 8, 2007
Congress, Media, Experts Come Together to Target Health Disparities at National Hispanic Medical Association Briefing
May 1, 2007
Congresswoman Hilda Solis Lays Out Top Latino Health Challenges in June Issue of “Médico de Familia’ Magazine
Up and Coming Latina Hollywood Actress Barbara Mori Stars in Her Latest Role as the Newest Hispanic Milk Mustache Celebrity
April 29, 2007
The DOH Hispanic Obesity Prevention Education HOPE Initiative is Accepting Applications for $325,000 in Mini-Grant Funding for Florida Organizations
April 23, 2007
Hormel Foods/Herdez Mexican Marketplace Celebrates Dia del Niño at Fiesta Broadway
April 19, 2007
Celebra Hispanic Health Campaign Launches Spring Tour in San Diego; Provides Free Medical Screenings For Hispanics
April 16, 2007
No Sign That Ethnic Groups Genes Cause Diabetes
April 13, 2007
83% of Hispanics Support Restricting TV Junk Food Ads
April 10, 2007
Celebrities Join Celebra La Vida Con Salud in the Battle Against Health Disparities in Hispanic Communities
April 9, 2007
Message to Hispanic San Antonio Residents: Think About Your Drink, It Could Affect Both Your Health and Your Weight
April 5, 2007
Destino awards $80,000 in grants to aid Latinos – Ventura County, California
March 29, 2007
Message to Hispanic Dallas Residents: Think About Your Drink, It Could Affect Both Your Health and Your Weight
March 28, 2007
VitaliciousTM Inc. Launches New Heart-Healthy VitaMuffins for Hispanic Market
March 26, 2007
Heart Attacks Serve As “Wake-Up’ Call for Hispanic Community
March 22, 2007
At New Bicultural Health Portal, There’s always a Doctor in the House to Inform Physicians, Latino Patients
March 21, 2007
GACLA Congratulates Congreso and the PA Medical Society for Innovative Health Initiative
National Hispanic Medical Association Draws U.S. Doctors to San Antonio
February 13, 2007
In the eyes of a Latina: Addressing our obesity epidemic
February 8, 2007
Obesity clinic targets Latinos – University of Southern California
February 2, 2007
Azteca America Teams up with the Ad Council for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services PSA Campaign Produced by DreamWorks to Combat Childhood Obesity
January 20, 2007
Language a predictor of obesity
January 16, 2007
Expansion of Successful Study Focused on Diet and Weight Loss for Hispanics/Latinos Announced Today
TV Personality Maria Celeste Arrarás Lands Her Latest Accolade As the Newest Hispanic Milk Mustache Celebrity
January 8, 2007
New Nationwide Study Suggests Healthier Beverage Choices in U.S. May be a Key Strategy to Help Fight Obesity
December 20, 2006
Significant Food Insecurity in Latino Community Can Be Stemmed by Strengthening Food Assistance Programs, NCLR Report Says
December 18, 2006
Did You Know? The Hispanic communitys skyrocketing rate of obesity-related diabetes — which accounts for the largest percentage of vision-loss cases among people under age 50 — has fueled a 10 percent increase in Hispanic clients at Lighthouse over the last 10 years. – Chicago
December 15, 2006
National Council of La Raza to Release Report on Hunger and Food Insecurty in the Latino Community
December 6, 2006
Spanish kids among fattest in Europe – study
Immigrants’ health assessed in Rand study
December 5, 2006
Depression engulfs area’s Puerto Ricans – Boston, Massachusetts
December 4, 2006
Forum to address health care disparities for Hispanics – Danbury, Connecticut
November 16, 2006
Spain Nixes Burger King Ad for the XXL burger – the caloric equivalent of eating 10 fried eggs (yikes!!)
November 13, 2006
Diabetes campaign has accent
November 7, 2006
The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Launches “Sabor Latino’ Recipe Book
October 15, 2006
“Celebra La Vida Con Salud’, National Hispanic Health Campaign Addresses Health Disparities Impacting U.S. Hispanics; Provides Thousands of Free Medical Screenings in San José – California
October 11, 2006
Latino health problems may grow center-store categories
October 1, 2006
Young Latinos focus of weight, diabetes study – Laredo, Texas
Did You Know? Laredo, Texas has the highest obesity rate among Hispanic children in the U.S.
September 28, 2006
Physical education class steps into a Latin groove – Des Moines, Iowa
September 26, 2006
The NBA, McDonald’s(R) and Discovery Kids en Español Partner to Tackle Childhood Obesity and Encourage Latino Kids to Be Fit
