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Study: Latino Kids Have Lower Rates Of ADHD

Mary Mata September 27, 2011

According to a study published recently, Latino children have lower rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD.  The Boston Globe reported that, when compared to non-Latino black and […]

The Legacy Of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Maathai

Mary Mata

Guapura 101: Exfoliating Your Patas

Mary Mata September 26, 2011

Despite Appearances, We’ve All Experienced Pain & Suffering

Mary Mata September 22, 2011

Recently someone wrote me asking me to tell them something soothing. She was going through a terrible loss, that of her two parents, and she thought no one could help […]

Latinos Face Major Risks From Delays Of Air Pollution Rules

Mary Mata September 21, 2011

Latinos are among those facing the greatest risk from efforts to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updates to health safeguards protecting Americans from ozone, mercury and other dangerous air […]

Unnecessary Breast Cancer Surgery More Likely For Latinas

Mary Mata

According to a report from Reuters, Latinas, low-income, and older women are most likely to get unneeded surgery for breast cancer. As found in the study, more than a third of 18,000 […]

Working To Prevent 1 Million Heart Disease Deaths

Mary Mata September 20, 2011

The “Million Hearts” initiative aims to prevent 1 million deaths from cardiovascular disease over the next five years. In addition to costing Americans $444 billion a year in medical costs […]