News tagged with hispanic population


Some minorities believe they are less likely to get cancer compared to whites, study shows

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues analyzed national data to investigate the differences in cancer prevention beliefs by race and ethnicity. They found that minorities, including blacks, Asians and Hispanics, ...

Cancer created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers train promotoras to combine mobile technology, cancer prevention messages

In an effort to increase cancer prevention education in the Hispanic population, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will use cutting-edge mobile technology to provide information ...

Health created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Many medicaid patients skip drugs that could prevent heart trouble

(HealthDay) -- Many Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions that can lead to heart disease -- diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- do not take their prescribed medications, a new ...

Cardiology created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers develop guidebook for promoting healthy lifestyles among Hispanic populations

A collaborative guidebook involving Kansas State University researchers is helping individuals, families and communities improve the health of Hispanic populations.

Health created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women far more likely to live to 100 than men: U.S. census

(HealthDay)—Women stand a much better chance of becoming centenarians than men do, a new U.S. Census Bureau report shows.

Health created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 4