How to revive traditional, nutritious Hispanic cooking
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Chances are, your grandmother never counted calories, bought a protein shake or followed a trend with a name. She just cooked. Beans from scratch. Rice. Fresh vegetables. A piece of meat. A warm tortilla. Nothing complicated. Nothing processed. Nothing that came with a long list of ingredients no one could pronounce. […]
Clinical psychologist urges Hispanics to address mental health struggles
By Tere Siqueira The Hispanic community is at a critical juncture in addressing its mental and emotional well-being, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Norby Forero. Forero, a native Colombian with more than a decade of experience who’s based in the Greater Kansas City área, discussed how stress, trauma and unaddressed emotions are quietly affecting the […]
Flu cases are increasing, but still low
By Chara According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of flu cases nationwide is still low, but is on the uptick, particularly among kids. In its Week 45 report, posted recently on its website, the CDC pointed out the percentage of specimens testing positive for influenza and the share […]
Area blood supply reaches emergency levels
By Tere Siqueira The Community Blood Center (CBC) recently declared a blood emergency for the Greater Kansas City area. On Aug. 11, the nonprofit blood collection and distribution organization stated via a press release that regional supplies were “below a two-day inventory, far below the seven-day threshold needed to meet hospital and patient needs.” According […]
KDHE offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
By Chara The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is encouraging women to get screened for breast and cervical cancer. It is doing so through the Early Detection Works (EDW) program. EDW conducts free cancer screenings for eligible women, KDHE information states. Per the KDHE web site, women interested in getting screened may qualify […]
New HIV cases rise 10% in GKC area
By Tere Siqueira The Greater Kansas City area has seen a jump in HIV infections. As the news agency The Beacon recently reported, infections jumped from 206 in 2023 to 227 in 2024 for an 11-country area of Missouri and Kansas, citing data from the Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department. Sean Ryan with the department […]
‘Healthy life is about balance,’ physician insists
Interview by Tere Siqueira When it comes to health, information is seemingly everywhere. Wisdom, however, seems more difficult for people to find. To get honest answers, Dos Mundos recently talked with Dr. Marisol Rodríguez, an internist and primary care physician. In this interview transcript , she breaks down what it means to live a healthy […]
Measles outbreak and the importance of vaccination
By Chara Although measles was eliminated in the United States, a recent outbreak in the country has raised alarms. It also reminds us of the importance of getting vaccinated. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between January 1 and April 17, 2025, a total of 800 measles cases were […]
AI being used to predict breast cancer risks
By Tere Siqueira Artificial intelligence (AI) continues opening doors in the early detection of breast cancer. According to a report from breastcancer.org, a study led by a Washington University professor has shown that an AI model trained to analyze several years of a woman’s mammograms can predict breast cancer risks more accurately than traditional questionnaires. […]
Strategies and resources for stress control
By Tere SiqueiraHealth experts claim that effectively managing stress involves more than common solutions, such as meditation or simple breathing exercises.Instead, they advocate for precise, scientifically validated strategies designed to recalibrate the body’s internal stress mechanisms. Here are activities recommended by health experts for mastering stress and achieving optimal wellness:*Forest bathing: Originating in Japan as […]