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Organ transplant officials have tweaked a policy to allow children like 11-year-old Javier Acosta, who has cystic fibrosis, to appeal for special consideration.

Transplant experts agree to special consideration for kids

By Maggie Fox, Senior Writer, NBC News

The board overseeing organ transplants in the U.S. voted on Monday to allow special consideration for children needing lung transplants after the families of … Read More

Young Bella Rodriguez-Torres lost her bout with cancer - but her memory among friends and family stays alive.

Young Miami girl loses bout with cancer – but her memory lives on

By Christina Hernandez, NBC Miami

A small casket was pulled out of a hearse at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church Friday afternoon. The casket was red, and everyone attending wore some of the … Read More

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Latina Leaders: A Cuban-American founds a Crohn’s and Colitis Center in Miami

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If there’s one thing Dr. Maria Abreu loves more than being a mom and running half marathons, it’s making sure everyone’s gastrointestinal tract is in … Read More

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

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Opinion: Inoculate your teenager

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Let's talk about the last thing in the world the mother of a 13-year-old boy ever wants to think about: her young son's sex life. If you're lucky, … Read More

Actress Rosario Dawson attends the UK Film Premiere of 'Trance' at Odeon West End on March 19, 2013 in London, England.

Rosario Dawson: I was hypnotized to prep for film

By TODAY Show

The actress talks about her role as a hypnotherapist in the new art-heist thriller “Trance” and says that going under hypnosis to prepare for the role gave … Read More

Singer Jennifer Lopez attends The Weinstein Company's 2013 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California

Jennifer Lopez’s new clothing line profits will support fight against breast cancer

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Jennifer Lopez is a singer, actress, dancer, producer and a philanthropist whose new clothing line for Kohl’s will donate all proceeds to fight breast … 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

Brain miracle

Brain tumor patient defies odds, vows to fight on

By Smantha Ptashkin, KVOA, Tucson, Arizona

TUCSON- Time takes on new meaning when a tumor takes over your brain. "I am fortunate for every day that I have and I keep that in mind everyday," says … 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