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Mayra Alvarez - the Director of Public Health Policy in the Office of Health Reform at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - has a very special message for her sister and other Latinos across the country.

Op-ed: A big sister’s advice – get covered!

By Mayra Alvarez

Alejandra was born when I was eleven years old. She’s sassy, smart, beautiful, but first and foremost, my baby sister. Our two older sisters and I have done … Read More

There is so much information on websites and apps about health, but here are some guidelines that will help you navigate the information from a doctor.

7 tips for evaluating healthcare websites from a doctor

By Dr. Joseph Sirven

The internet has fundamentally transformed the way I practice medicine, challenging the doctor-patient relationship.  I see examples of this every day, from a … Read More

Cutting back on red meat doesn't mean you can't enjoy classic Latino dishes.

Replacing red meat: delicious healthy recipes to try right now

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Here’s some news for steak-loving Latinos:  excessive consumption of red meat – with its saturated fats like myristic and palmitic acid – can lead to … Read More

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Smart apps to manage your health

By Monica J. Vila, The Online Mom

Usually, when you have a medical issue, your doctor will check your vital signs, run a few tests, and ask you a lot of questions. Sometimes you will have all … Read More

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Latino’s proven to be more Vitamin D deficient than other races

By Erin Murray, KVEO

MCALLEN - Ninfa Perez is getting her Vitamin D levels checked. "I had been hearing all about the Vitamin D deficiency and the side effects, so I got … Read More

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Free health clinic draws thousands in L.A.

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Care Harbor LA transformed a sports arena into a huge health clinic where many of those seeking services are not only employed, but have insurance – and … Read More

Dr. Keivan Stassun, at right, created the Vanderbilt-Fisk Bridge Program to help more Latinos and African Americans pursue doctorate's degrees. Tommy LeBlanc, pictured at left, is one of the first to finish the program and already has an impressive job on tap.

Vanderbilt University program ‘bridges’ Latinos to PhD degrees

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Dr. Keivan Stassun, a Mexican-American professor of astronomy at Vanderbilt University, used his background and understanding of the Latino experience in the … Read More

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Family calls new medical procedure a miracle

By NBCLatino Staff

After battling an extremely rare disease, 10-year-old Ricky Martinez is calling a new medical procedure a miracle. KNSD's Diana Gurvara has the story. … Read More

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Latino youth have the fastest growing rates of diabetes, says study

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Startling new analysis reveals that Latino youth have the fastest growing rates of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, outpacing other ethnic groups even as diabetes … Read More

Cristina Rodriguez and her husband, Germán Rodriguez. (Photo/courtesy Jade Payne)

Zumba teacher uses cancer diagnosis to boost Hispanic bone marrow donor enrollment

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Cristina Rodriguez is a confident, bubbly young woman who adores Zumba, singing at church and loves planning for the children she hopes to have someday with her … Read More