May 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

May Is Asthma Awareness Month

May is Asthma Awareness Month, encouraging Californians to learn more about the chronic respiratory disease and its triggers. According to the U.S. Environmental... Read more »

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Long Time Benefits for Young Girls Who Play Sports

Good news for soccer moms: Girls who join organized team sports at age 11 are more likely to stay physically active as they get older, according to a new study in... Read more »

Hispanic Baby Boomers: Golden Years Not So Golden

The old adage “healthy, wealthy, and wise” appears to be more of a fantasy than a reality for aging Latino Baby Boomers, according to Cal State L.A.’s Professor... Read more »

Even Small Increases in Copays Affect Children’s Healthcare Use

Increases in copayments of only a few dollars for ALL Kids, Alabama’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), led to declines in the use of several... Read more »

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Attend Go Red Por Tu Corazón for Women Luncheon, Courtesy of White Memorial

Latinas interested in learning more about heart disease and how to live heart-healthy are invited to attend a special half-day conference on April 25 being sponsored... Read more »

Underage Drinking — A Huge Cost

Underage drinking and its resulting injuries rack up over $750 million annually in medical costs, a Mayo Clinic study reports. The findings, published online in... Read more »

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A Week of Poison Prevention

This is National Poison Prevention Week and health officials from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are urging everyone, especially parents, to... Read more »

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Bilingual Immigrants Report Better Health Than Speakers of One Language

Healthy individuals who immigrate to the U.S. often see their health decline over time. A recent study from Stanford University suggests that immigrants who learn... Read more »

Another Corner Market In East Los Angeles Transformed

A neighborhood in East Los Angeles turned out Saturday for the re-opening of Ramirez Meat Market, the second corner store to receive a healthy food makeover as part... Read more »

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Eat Fresh and Avoid Excess Sodium for Your Heart’s Sake

Food is your friend and your biggest foe. A healthy diet sustains us, but a poor diet can raise blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels and weight and put... Read more »

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