Divulgando la cultura en dos idiómas.

Tips for taking care of your heart

By Tere Siqueira The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body, responsible for pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being and longevity. Unfortunately, heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that […]

Diabetes prevention, treatment options are available

Commentary by Chara As many medical experts have pointed out, type 2 diabetes can lead to other serious health problems.But type 2 diabetes need not be the catalyst for kidney failure and other illnesses and diseases. As multiple health care experts have stressed, early detection can prevent it.Some tips to help you to avoid getting […]

Early breast cancer detection matters

Commentary by Tere Siqueira Early breast cancer detection matters Regular screenings are key to detecting and treating breast cancer.Regular screenings significantly improve outcomes and survival rates. As health experts would agree, they’re particularly essential for women over 40 or those with a higher risk because of genetic, lifestyle or environmental factors.As Breast Cancer Awareness Month […]

Area offers multiple resources for victims of bullying

Commentary by Tere Siqueira Bullying can have profound effects on the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, especially children and teens.Fortunately, the Greater Kansas City area offers multiple resources to support victims of bullying. Support services include the following: *Red Card KC: A collaboration between Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Sporting Kansas City, this initiative […]

Nanoplastics increasingly more present in human brains, study claims

By Roberta PardoSamples of human brains collected in early 2024 during autopsies contained more miniscule bits of plastic than samples collected in 2016, according to a preprint study not yet peer-reviewed and published in a journal, posted online in May and reported recently by CNN.“The concentrations we saw in the brain tissue of normal individuals, […]

Some states see increases in COVID cases, CDC reports

By Chara The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting an increase of COVID-19 cases this summer, multiple media outlets are reporting.Multiple media outlets also are reporting the increases are a result of two new variants: FLiRT and LB.1. In a story posted in May and then revised in July for the Yale […]

Danger: Some obesity, diabetes meds increase chances of gastroparesis

By Roberta PardoSome patients who take diabetes and obesity medications run greater risks of a rare yet serious side effect, according to new data, CNN and other media outlets recently reported.That side effect is stomach paralysis — also called gastroparesis. According to three preliminary studies, people taking GLP-1 agonists run a greater risk of developing […]

Marí Marín: La felicidad empieza por tu panza

Tras leer este título, rápidamente uno pensaría en lo placentero que es comer, y más si se trata de tu plato favorito o un exquisito postre. Pero, no me refiero a la satisfacción de alimentarse, sino a cómo tu estado de ánimo está relacionado a lo que pasa por tu sistema digestivo. Nos bombardean con la […]

Kansas named among the states with the worst mental health care for young people

A new study has revealed the states with the worst mental health care for young people, with Oregon taking the top spot. Mental health treatment specialists at Onyx Behavioral Health analyzed 2023 data from Mental Health America on factors such as youth with at least one major depressive episode (MDE), students identifying with emotional disturbance, and […]

Help preserve our water

Commentary by Chara Our planet has a water crisis.According to the United Nations, about 2 billion people worldwide don’t have access to safe drinking water, and roughly half the world’s population is experiencing severe water scarcity for at least part of the year. In addition, as multiple sources have pointed out, many of our planet’s […]

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