Concerns remain as COVID-19 pandemic weighs on Hispanic people in US
Apr 21, 2023
The coronavirus, and all that has come with it, continues to disproportionately affect Hispanic people and their health.
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Her parents needed a Spanish-speaking doctor. She's becoming one to break down health care barriers.
Apr 19, 2023
As she was growing up, Melissa Rodríguez Mendoza saw a need for Spanish-speaking health care workers when her parents struggled to navigate doctor visits. Now, she's in medical school.
To prevent heart disease in women, a 'one-size-fits-all approach' might not work
Apr 10, 2023
Sex, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors play significant roles in women's heart disease risk, says a new report that highlights the differences and calls for sharper research.
Discrimination linked to higher risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease
Apr 5, 2023
Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades.
Explaining cardiovascular risk disparities among young people with Type 1 diabetes
Mar 30, 2023
Black and Hispanic children with Type 1 diabetes develop stiff arteries – an early sign of cardiovascular disease – at a higher rate than their white peers, new research finds.
Many Latinos in the US don't get enough sleep, and researchers are trying to learn why
Mar 24, 2023
Researchers are looking in Arizona, near the Mexico border, for some reasons why Latino adults aren't sleeping enough – a problem linked to cardiovascular disease.
Medical student learned lesson at an early age: 'Health goes beyond medicine'
Mar 22, 2023
His family's health experiences in the Bay Area inspired Juan Medina-Echeverria to become a doctor.
What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each night
Mar 16, 2023
Why do adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night and why do kids need more? Experts explain what happens while we sleep – and what doesn't when we cut sleep short.
California man didn't know he was living with a 'ticking time bomb'
Mar 15, 2023
Having untreated high blood pressure had wreaked havoc on Richard Horton's blood vessels, leading to two strokes that left him fighting to overcome paralysis.
Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Mar 6, 2023
Traditional foods from Latin America and the Caribbean can have salt, unhealthy fats and dense calories. But there are ways to make the dishes healthier and stick to their tasty roots.