How to manage your anxiety about possible immigration raids
Commentary by Chara Under the latest U.S. presidential administration, news of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids can trigger overwhelming fear and anxiety, and make your daily life challenging.But know this: Living in fear isn’t the only option.Fortunately, there are ways to find peace in these difficult times. Here are some tips that will […]
Women’s History Month is a time to move forward together
Commentary by Tere SiqueiraMarch marks Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and recognize their ongoing struggles for equality.It’s also a time to think about making progress, as the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month makes clear.For 2025, the theme is “Moving Forward Together.” This theme emphasizes the power of […]
Area offers resources for eating disorder support
By Tere SiqueiraWith Eating Disorders Awareness Week set to begin Feb. 24, Dos Mundos is offering the following guide to resources for treating eating disorders, with an emphasis on organizations based in the Greater Kansas City area:*EDCare-Kansas City: EDCare offers outpatient and intensive programs for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and related […]
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 […]