Millions of Americans infected with HPV, CDC reports
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is infecting millions of Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The STD is the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to CDC statistics, it’s the most common STD in the United States. There are 79 million Americans infected with the virus, with 14 million people becoming […]
How to have a restful sleep
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Most people recognize the importance of a good night’s sleep. However, with a busy schedule and stress, many of us have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Here are a few tips to help you get a restful night’s sleep: *Maintain a schedule: Going to bed and waking […]
Flu season affects Hispanics more than other groups, CDC claims
By Chara Latinos get hit harder by the flu than other ethnic groups in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. The report suggests Latinos are affected more than other groups because they don’t get vaccinated. CDC statistics show that more than 39 percent of Latinos don’t get […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: How to read and interpret food labels: artificial sweeteners Part 6
Artificial sweeteners Food labels aren’t all they appear to be. Sometimes, for example, labels that say “no added sugar” have other sugars. Some of them are as harmful as regular white sugar. Those sugars include turbinado sugar (brown sugar), sucrose, dextrose, fructose, maltose, glucose, corn syrup, lactose, high corn syrup fructose, maple syrup, rice syrup, […]
Dangerous online videos show importance of parental monitoring
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Professional Social Worker A few news reports show the need for parents to be more involved in their children’s online viewing habits. More than 300 hours of videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Unfortunately, some of them are inappropriate, even disturbing – especially for young people. Recently, for example, […]
CHIP gets funded in deal to end government shutdown
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has funding again – through 2024, at least. As multiple news sources reported, federal funding initially ran out on Sept. 30, 2017, for the low-cost, combination federal-and-state government insurance program, which assists families with incomes that are too high for Medicaid, but who can’t afford private insurance plans. Although […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: Tips on how to read and interpret food labels: Part 5
Carbohydrates: All net carbs will be transformed into glucose (sugar) in the blood. Even when their flavor is not sweet, they can cause obesity and worsen diabetes. According to the amount of fiber they contain, carbohydrates can be classified as: “complex” carbohydrates that are the ones that have a higher amount of fiber and are […]
Flu virus spreading quickly
CDC provides prevention and management tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a flu virus is spreading quickly in the United States. The CDC website reports flu activity in at least 46 states, with Missouri and Kansas reporting high flu activity. Although it’s not considered an epidemic yet, the rise in […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: Tips on how to read and interpret food labels: Part 4
Sodium: or salt, which is the component that gives the salty taste of our food and is commonly used as a preservative in most packaged foods. Excess in sodium can increase blood pressure and cause swelling. Excess in sodium is not recommended especially for people with congestive heart failure or kidney disease. We should not […]
De Adicto a ADICTO: De tal palo, tal astilla
Consecuencias del Alcoholismo Esta enfermedad es crónica y mortal, se caracteriza por la pérdida de control y la incapacidad para abstenerse de beber. Aquella persona que desarrolla la dependencia al alcohol ve progresivamente afectadas todas las áreas de su vida. El deterioro físico es grave y su vida social y familiar se ven afectadas seriamente. […]