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Report: Arizona Fares Poorly on Health Insurance for Hispanic Kids

Report: Arizona Fares Poorly on Health Insurance for Hispanic Kids

By Jessica Swarner | Cronkite News |  (Washington, DC) – A new report says that Arizona had the 10th-highest percentage of uninsured Hispanic children in the nation in 2014 – the third-highest among states with the largest numbers of Hispanic children.

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New Guidelines: Mammograms are an Option at 40, Prove Most Beneficial at 50

New Guidelines: Mammograms are an Option at 40, Prove Most Beneficial at 50

A U.S. Government panel is recommending women get a mammogram every other year starting at the age of 50. The new guidelines by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are creating quite the stir, as they go against recommendations made

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Verdict: What is the Best Exercise to Shed Those Extra Pounds?

Verdict: What is the Best Exercise to Shed Those Extra Pounds?

It’s time to get a head start on New Year’s resolutions; and what’s usually high on everyone’s list? — A healthier lifestyle. Whether it’s dropping a few pounds, being more active or quitting fast food for a while, learning to

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Deadline for Health Insurance Coverage by Jan. 1st Extended to Dec. 17th

Deadline for Health Insurance Coverage by Jan. 1st Extended to Dec. 17th

(Phoenix, AZ) – December 15th was the deadline to apply for health insurance coverage and receive it by January 1, 2016, but this year unprecedented numbers of people using HealthCare.gov caused delays and difficulty enrolling. In light of this, the deadline to sign up

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Study: Your Zip Code in the Valley Can Determine Your Lifespan

Study: Your Zip Code in the Valley Can Determine Your Lifespan

(Phoenix, AZ) – Can where you live in the Valley impact your lifespan? According to a new study it can. A research study conducted in collaboration with Saint Luke’s Health Initiatives (SLHI) Foundation with researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University and

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Complete Guide to Measure Portion Size with the Palm of Your Hand

Complete Guide to Measure Portion Size with the Palm of Your Hand

How much food is too much? This might be specially hard to know when you’re trying to stay healthy or if you’re trying to lose weight. But learning about portion control might be one of the most important things to

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Releases its Annual List of Dangerous Toys

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Releases its Annual List of Dangerous Toys

By: Elenee Dao Cronkite News (Phoenix, AZ) – With Black Friday coming and Christmas in one month, buying toys will be at the top of the list for many parents. Toys can be fun for children, but they can also cause

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ALMA Patrocinará Feria de Salud en Peoria el 5 de Diciembre

ALMA Patrocinará Feria de Salud en Peoria el 5 de Diciembre

(Peoria, AZ) — ALMA patrocinará una Feria de Salud (Health Fair).   Este día de clínica proporcionará una consulta medica gratis, y un examen de diagnostico de salud a todos los familiares de 16 años o mayores. Estos recursos de salud

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‘Tome Un Respiro’ Campaign Educates Hispanic Community about COPD

‘Tome Un Respiro’ Campaign Educates Hispanic Community about COPD

(Glenview, Illinois)– Today, in conjunction with World COPD Day and National COPD Awareness Month, the CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians, is launching the second phase of the Tome Un Respiro campaign to raise

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Sneaky Food Swaps to Help You Cut Up to 500 Calories in Your Day

Sneaky Food Swaps to Help You Cut Up to 500 Calories in Your Day

Believe it or not, you could be cutting down on as much as 500 calories every day by substituting some of your most common ingredients. The best part? You won’t be missing out on the flavor. The Get Slimmers Guide

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