Eating disorders: Bulimia
By Chara During recent decades, losing weight has become a pursuit for millions of Americans. But as dieting has grown in popularity, so have eating disorders, particularly among women. Bulimia is among those disorders. According to the Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association, 91 percent of female teen-agers have attempted to control their weight through dieting. The […]
Bad sleeping habits affecting Americans’ health, research shows
By Chara Many Americans aren’t getting a good night’s sleep, national health statistics show. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 40 million people in the United States suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders. Around 20 million people experience occasional sleep problems. According to research from the Hospital III Grau de EsSalud, […]
Separation anxiety and returning to school: Easing the nerves
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Typically, children experience a mix of emotions when they’re returning to school. Often, they’re excited to see their friends, yet sad the summer is ending. Some children feel another emotion: anxiety about leaving the comforts of home. Separation anxiety, the fear of leaving home or a loved […]
Ambulance drones being developed to deliver help faster, save lives
By Melissa Arroyo The time it takes for an ambulance to arrive can be critical. To address that issue, several engineers around the world are designing ambulance drones to deliver medical supplies to an emergency scene or fly patients from the scene faster and help save lives. One prototype, called the Ambulance Drone, can be […]
High blood pressure: A silent killer
By Chara There’s a silent killer in the United States: high blood pressure. Seventy-five million Americans live with high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every 3 adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Hypertension is defined as an elevation in the blood pressure. Researchers […]
De adicto a ADICTO: Los daños de las drogas son IRREVERSIBLES
De que mueren los hispanos? La diabetes, las enfermedades del corazón y cardiovasculares siguen siendo las tres principales causas de muerte en México, juntas suman más del 50% de las muertes en el país y las principales son: 1, Diabetes Mellitus, 2, enfermedades del corazón, 3, Cerebrovascular, 4, Cirrosis hepática y otros daños severos al […]
Street Talk: Teen pregnancy
By Paula Alzate Statistics show teen pregnancies are decreasing in America. Everyday people are questioning the statistics. According to a Vital Statistics Rapid Release report provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, teen pregnancies have decreased by 67 percent since 1991. According to CNN, factors that have contributed to the decrease include more access […]
De adicto a ADICTO: ¿El alcoholismo y la drogadicción son hereditarios?
El alcoholismo es una enfermedad adictiva, progresiva y mortal, que afecta tanto al sujeto que lo padece como a las personas que lo rodean. El alcohólico es aquella persona que ya perdió la capacidad de gobernar al alcohol, ahora es el alcohol el que lo gobierna a él. Pero, ¿Cómo saber cuándo una persona es […]
AHA debunks health myths concerning coconut oil
By Melissa Arroyo The American Heart Association (AHA) is advising against consuming coconut oil. Recently, the AHA reported that coconut oil has more fat content than other foods used for cooking, such as lard, and could increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. According to the report, the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease Advisory reviewed data […]
Diet soda isn’t as healthy as you might think
By Chara According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five Americans drink diet soda every day. But ironically, the diet drinks they think will help them lead a healthier lifestyle might cause them to develop serious health problems. A study done at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that people who […]