Ruby Vargas, 59, is one of the many U.S. Latinos living with Type 2 Diabetes.She has been living with the disease for the last 12 years; the disease took the … Read More
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By now, it is well known that obesity is a major problem in America. But did you know that Latino children, especially second and third generation, are at … Read More
In California, immigrant doctors fill the Latino physician shortage
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In the years since Dr. Michelle Bholat first began practicing family medicine, the need for Latino doctors serving Latino patients in her home state of … Read More
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Here is an interesting fact I found while catching up on reading medical journals. According to a large study on sleep and heart health, Latinos – or their … Read More
The essential guide to diabetes drugs
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I watched my mother, like so many Latinos, struggle with type 2 diabetes. Almost 12 percent of all U.S. Latinos have diabetes. Moreover, compared to … Read More
It’s never too early to learn about diabetes
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Fourth grade students at De Escandon Elementary in Edinburg, Texas are learning about diabetes. "We chose fourth grade because we feel that students at that … Read More
Health and wellness isn’t just for students, it’s for teachers and staff too
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LA JOYA, TEXAS — Promoting health and wellness for students is a top priority for most school districts, but in the La Joya Independent School District, that … Read More
Salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa sounds the alarm on diabetes
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Eight years ago, Gilberto Santa Rosa says he was in New York feeling abnormally tired, thirsty and hungry, and his hands even started to sweat. He knew … Read More
Opinion: Let’s not throw a parade for school meals just yet
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CHICAGO -- It's not that I don't welcome good news, but here's a caveat to go along with recent reports that children in the U.S. are consuming fewer calories: … Read More
A healthy idea: Fool-proof baked alternatives to fried classics
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There’s no getting around the truth: Fried foods and snacks are an undeniable part of the classic Latin diet. Whether it’s crispy alcapurria purchased from … Read More
