As Healthland previously reported, Latinos in America are longer lived than whites or blacks, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The bad news? Although Latinos comprise 14% of the national population, …
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California’s Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Latino Babies Hardest
An old disease, pertussis or whooping cough, reemerged this summer in California and crept into the Pacific Northwest. At least one infectious disease expert explained the epidemic by calling the region the “epicenter of vaccine …
Study: The Perils of a Heavy Bottled-Water Habit
Americans quaff nearly 10 billion gallons of bottled water each year, in large part because they assume, wrongly, that it’s healthier and safer than tap water. Somewhat surprisingly, the data has suggested, underserved black and …
The Hispanic Mortality Paradox: Why Do Latinos Outlive Other Americans?
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has collected national life expectancy data for the Hispanic population, and backed up the surprising findings of past studies: the average life expectancy of a …
How Group Drumming May Improve Low-Income Student Behavior
Students in poor communities are among the most vulnerable to social and behavioral problems, often caused by environmental stress.
Raising Hispanic Kids in a ‘Build a Fence’ World
My daughters have never met Arizona Governor Jan Brewer — and it’s likely they have never even heard her name. That makes sense since they’re only 9 and 11. But even at their age, they’ve become familiar with Brewer’s — and …
Asthma Symptoms Hinder Children’s Sleep and School Performance
Sneezing and wheezing can make children feel miserable, and that discomfort can hamper how well they do in school.
Suicidal thoughts among Asian American women
A study of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the Asian American community reveals that U.S.-born women of Asian descent have alarmingly high rates of suicidal ideation—thoughts of suicide—compared with the general U.S. population. Nationally, an average of 13.5% of people will contemplate suicide in their lifetime, among Asian
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New Worry for College Students: Food Insecurity
It’s not just the Freshman 15: college students’ eating issues also include malnutrition
‘Stop and Frisk’ Stirs Up, Rather than Deters, Youth Crime
Law enforcement reminders of the consequences of criminal behavior are supposed to curb illegal activity, but some of these intimidation strategies may be backfiring, especially among youth.
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Is Quality Pre-Kindergarten the Key to a Better Vocabulary?
Preschool might seem like nothing more than child’s play — a riot of high-spirited kids engaged in finger painting, blockbuilding and games.
Youth More Aware of AIDS, but Too Many Still Don’t Know Their HIV Status
As World AIDS Day approaches Dec. 1, public health experts are turning the focus on teens and young adults who make up a remarkably high proportion of HIV infections in the U.S.
Traces of Marijuana Found in Trayvon Martin’s Body: Does It Matter?
News that the Florida teen’s autopsy revealed trace amounts of THC shouldn’t be misinterpreted to equate marijuana use with violence.
