The Art of the Mexican Stereotype: MEXICALI SCHMOES
The Art of the Mexican Stereotype: MEXICALI SCHMOES
From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio Friz Freleng’s MEXICALI SCHMOES (1959) Classic, just classic. Watch for yourself and then read all about the cool backstory of Speedy Gonzales in Tex[t]-Mex! […]
Why Are There So Many Cases of Whooping Cough These Days?
In 2010 there were 9,100 reported cases of Whooping cough. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that in rare cases can be fatal to children. It […]
If You’re Diagnosed With Cancer, Get A Second Opinion
Most of us do our homework when making a purchase; we check out the Internet and magazines like for information about cost and reliability so we get the most value […]
Surviving My Mexican Mother’s Herbal, Homemade Remedies
I hated being sick when I was a kid — but my mom hated it worse. She would always have these homemade remedies that only made sense in her mind. […]
Disease Clusters Plague U.S. Communities
By Gina Solomon When I was a Clinical Fellow at Harvard in the mid-1990’s, I learned of a major investigation into a childhood leukemia cluster in nearby Woburn, Massachusetts. Twelve […]
Potato Chips Pack On Pounds
Bet You Can’t Eat Just One! Herein lies the problem. You can’t eat just one potato chip. If we could, we’ be much slimmer and healthier. According to the Harvard School […]
Childhood Obesity Causes Premature Death
Fat babies are more likely to become obese children who are more likely to become obese adults. Childhood obesity represents a health crisis for not just young Latinos, but all […]
Guapura 101: How To Properly Wash Your Hands
Hand washing is super important, but even for people who do it often, it’s useful to know “how” to do it “right.” Which is to say, there is a method […]
