Diabetes Gene Common In Latinos Has Ancient Roots

This article was suggested by Taquista Laura Rubalcava. By Michakeen Doucleff, NPR When it comes to the rising prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, there are many factors to blame. Diet […]

By Hope Gillette, Saludify Hispanics are one of the fastest growing minorities in the United States, representing more than 16 percent of the country’s population, according to the most recent U.S. […]

By Latinovations November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and statistics reveal that Latinos develop diabetes 1.5 times greater than White Americans, making Latinos one of the top racial and ethnic groups athigher disk of […]

By Hope Gillette, Voxxi Higher levels of insulin resistance were found among Mexican-Americans with an ancestral link to Amerindian tribes, states a study from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston […]

Mexican Americans have a higher rate of obesity than the rest of population; whereas about 40% of Mexican American adults are obese, only 36% are nationally. This report included data […]

Dear Martha: Every time I try to lose weight at the beginning of the year , for  the first three or four months I manage, but then comes the rebound. Over the years this has caused […]

As part of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign, an initiative to boost healthy foods and fitness, Mrs. Obama recently made a two-day visit to the Los Angeles area. While […]

The prevalence of obesity in United States children has reached epidemic proportions. The most recent national estimates suggest that the prevalence of at-risk-for-overweight continues to remain alarmingly high, with no signs of […]

By Cheryl Smith For many Texans, it’s easier to get Cheetos, Twinkies and Ho Hos from a convenience store than fresh fruits and vegetables from a supermarket. The U.S. Department […]

If I told you that, every year, about the same number of women under the age of 55 die from heart attacks as from breast cancer, would you be surprised? […]