Latinos Run Higher Risk Of Mercury, Coal Pollution

Latinos Run Higher Risk Of Mercury, Coal Pollution

Mary Mata June 15, 2011

[Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the Sierra Club.] An analysis of several studies conducted among Latinos reveal that this community faces a disproportionate risk from toxic […]

One Glass of OJ A Day Could Lead To Diabetes

Mary Mata June 14, 2011

You heard me right. Most of us think that a glass of juice was the right way to start a healthy day. You can’t believe everything you see on television. […]

New Govt Eating Guidelines: Lots Of Veggies On Your Plate

Mary Mata June 3, 2011

In an effort to stem the tide of diabetes and obesity, the USDA and First Lady Michelle Obama have unveiled a new way for us to think about the food […]

Let’s Stop Wasting Medicare Dollars

Mary Mata June 2, 2011

I think it’s clear to all of us that if you’re under 55 you won’t have your father’s Medicare when you turn 65. Medicare is growing at such an astronomical […]

Childhood Obesity Causes Premature Death

Mary Mata May 19, 2011

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 […]

Latinas May Suffer Under New Mammography Rules

Mary Mata May 17, 2011

Latinas — who are already less likely to receive treatment for breast cancer — may suffer even more under new mammography guidelines released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. A […]

Latino Blood Donors Vital To Nation’s Future

Mary Mata April 15, 2011

Latinos are more likely to be universal blood donors — that is have O- blood type — than other ethnic groups. This means that Latino blood donors have the chance […]

Mexican Immigrants At High Risk For Depression

Mary Mata April 8, 2011

CNN published an interesting report yesterday noting that Mexican immigrants run particular risk of depression when they first emigrate to the U.S. CNN reports: Researchers at the University of California-Davis […]

Diabetes Doesn’t Have To Be A Death Sentence

Mary Mata April 7, 2011

We all know someone who has diabetes, but we may not all understand exactly what this disease does to the body. Diabetes is an incurable, but treatable disease where the […]

A Pharmacy Tech Speaks: Advice For Latinos Filling Prescriptions

Mary Mata April 5, 2011

By Marlen Castañeda, Pharmacy Technician in McKinney, Texas I am a certified, registered pharmacy technician. A pharmacy tech works alongside a pharmacist and assists in typing and filling prescriptions. We can […]