Just 1 in 10 pediatricians offer autism screenings in Spanish

By Jacquellena Carrero, NBCLatino Many studies have shown that Latino children are less likely to get diagnosed with autism than other kids, and according to a new study, language appropriate screenings may have something […]

Are you taking your medications? Do you smoke? How much do you drink? Do you have risky sex? Is there heart disease in your family? We’ve all heard these questions […]

As many serious medical errors happen in the outpatient setting (doctors’ offices) as in hospitals. Invasive and high-technology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are increasingly being performed in the outpatient setting […]

An exciting report this week notes that Latinos are increasingly applying to and attending medical schools in the U.S. and in significant numbers. Since 2004 applications by Latino students to […]

By Frances Beinecke When I speak to lawmakers and business leaders about the costs of climate change, they tend to think in terms of damaged property and lost agricultural revenue. Certainly […]

Is your radiologist an expert in reading mammograms? Unfortunately, in many cases, the answer may be no. Every year, 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 don’t survive. October is […]

According to Reuters, Latinos trail behind their white counterparts in being screened for colon cancer.  Even worse, the gap widens with people who have a family history of the disease. […]

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 […]

You never outgrow your need to be vaccinated. No matter what your age, there are recommended vaccines to help keep you, your family, and your community safe. Each year, 50,000 […]

100 million Americans visit emergency rooms (ERs) at least once a year. With the current economic recession — Americans, whether insured or not — make ample use of hospital ERs.: […]