How to beat the summer heat
Commentary by Chara High temperatures have arrived in the Kansas City area – and it appears they’ll be here for a while. If you want to enjoy the warm weather and avoid dehydration or other serious heat-related conditions, try the following tips: *Drink plenty of water: Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a […]
New policy on co-pays and deductibles will limit access to meds
A new insurance policy may affect HIV patients and others living with chronic disease, who need access to daily medications. In the past ten years, the average deductible for individuals with employer-sponsored health plans raised from $616 in 2007 to $1,505 in 2017. Those covered through the Affordable Care Act exchanges face even higher […]
Parents, beware of PANDAS
Commentary by Eulogio JP If your child has or recently had a strep infection, please pay close attention to what I’m about to tell you. Your child’s strep infection could lead to Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). PANDAS is almost exclusively seen in children under 12 years old. If after a […]
Dra. Nancy Álarez: We are all responsible for sexual abuse
Sexual abuse causes great damage to victims, even more, when they are minors. This abuse is considered a crime because it negatively and permanently affects the quality of the victim’s lives. Sexual abuse affects victims in all their facets: in their sexuality, their relationships, work, and emotional development. By committing abuse, the psychological and physical […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: Unintended malnutrition Guard 4
In my practice, I see many patients who malnourish themselves or they continue to have all complications associated with obesity even though they are able to reach normal or low weight with their diet and exercise. Excess of carbohydrates, diets based on processed foods and lack of vitamins are the most common mistakes people make […]
El estudio del Alzheimer busca urgentemente voluntarios hispanos
El estudio se centra en la detección temprana de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y su seguimiento a lo largo del tiempo Los hispanos tienen 1,5 veces más probabilidades de desarrollar la enfermedad de Alzheimer (Family Features) Más de 5 millones de estadounidenses padecen actualmente la enfermedad de Alzheimer, y los científicos esperan que esta cifra […]
It’s Summer! Do not forget to Protect yourself from Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 3.5 million of these cases are diagnosed each year. The month of May is dedicated to raise public awareness about skin cancer. Gardeners, landscapers, and people that work exposed to the sun are more […]
Salgado shares insights on suicide
Interview by Tere Siqueira Dos Mundos supports efforts to stop suicide, including by promoting suicide awareness. As a show of that support and in observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the newspaper presents the following transcript of a recent interview with licensed clinical psychologist Alan Salgado, who shared his knowledge about the issue: […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: Unintended malnutrition Guard 3
In my practice, I see many patients who malnourish themselves or they have all complications associated with obesity even though they are able to reach normal or low weight with their diet and exercise. Excess of carbohydrates and lack of vitamins are the most common mistakes people make when dieting on their own. This is […]
Teen suicide increases
CDC suggests connection between teen suicides and social media By Tere Siqueira Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggest a connection between social media usage and teen suicide. According to the federal agency, suicide rates for teens have risen as their social media usage has surged. Recently reported teen suicides have been linked to […]