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With Sedentary Lifestyles on the Rise in Latin America, New Campaign Challenges Women to...
NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, Pro Mujer launches its new physical activity video series, Muévete Más. Sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity are quickly spurring the rise of obesity and preventable ...
Eggs, Springtime Celebrations, and Food Poisoning
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during ...
Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Helps Prevent Athletes from Getting Benched Due to...
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Sports-related eye injuries cause an estimated 100,000 doctor visits each year.1 Yet, most of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection. In fact, a recent study of ...
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Praises Chicago City Council Move to Raise Tobacco-Buying Age...
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Today, Chicago joined 135 cities and the State of Hawaii in a national movement to realize a smoke-free generation by raising the tobacco buying age to twenty-one. They have set an ...
Strategic Partnership Brings Specialized Health and Lifestyle Programming to HITN
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced a strategic partnership with Natcom to include health and lifestyle segments as part of its regular ...
Ally Brooke and Friend at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fifth Harmony singer and March of Dimes Celebrity Ambassador, Ally Brooke (left), born prematurely, celebrates winning an award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards with her new friend ...
Press Conference In Support Of Tobacco 21 Ordinance
CHICAGO, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition and Oak Street Health will hold a Press Conference at 10 am on March 14th at Oak Street Health Center - Brighton Park, 4327 S. Archer Ave., Chicago ...
Cal/OSHA Cites and Fines Adult Film Producer James Deen Productions for Violating Condom and...
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA issued citations today with proposed penalties of $77,875 to adult film production company Third Rock Enterprises Inc., also known as James Deen Productions, for multiple ...
Powerful California Senate Committee Passes SB 819 to Ban Powdered Alcohol
SACRAMENTO, California, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are reporting that the first of two proposed bills to ban powdered alcohol in California has been passed ...
Some Imported Dietary Supplements and Nonprescription Drug Products May Harm You
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- If you buy imported products marketed as "dietary supplements" and nonprescription drug products from ethnic or international stores, flea markets, swap meets or online, ...
City Of Hope Launches Spanish-Language Integrated Communications Campaign To Meet The Needs Of The...
DUARTE, California, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- City of Hope today announced the launch of its first-ever broad, integrated Spanish-language communications campaign to reach the Hispanic community in Southern California. ...
SC Johnson Donates More Than 60,000 Units of OFF!® Mosquito Repellent for U.S. Territories
RACINE, Wis., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, as part of its commitment to provide at least $15 million to help protect families from the Zika virus, SC Johnson announced a donation of more than 60,000 cans and bottles of ...
Superbugs threaten hospital patients
ATLANTA, March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- America is doing a better job of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but more work is needed – especially in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Centers for ...
Sofia Milos To Host Joy Foundation Benefit at Red Carpet Opening of Allure Banquet...
LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Actress Sofia Milos will host a benefit for The Joy Foundation at the Grand Opening of the Allure Banquet and Event Center on Thursday, March 10th.
The Joy Foundation helps children ...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of preterm birth for mothers with asthma
Early exposure may affect pregnancy outcomes, NIH study finds
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk of preterm birth when exposed to high levels of certain ...
Michael J. Astrue Joins National Alliance for Hispanic Health Board
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Michael J. Astrue to the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health," said Augustine C. Baca, Chair of the Board of Directors of the ...
Natureplex, LLC Acquisition of Medline’s Enema Category
OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/-- Natureplex, LLC, an over-the-counter drug manufacturer headquartered in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is pleased to announce that it has purchased the enema product category ...
Turn Five Minutes of Airport Downtime into a Lifesaving Layover
DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Airport travelers can now put their time to good use and take five minutes to learn the simple, yet lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR via interactive training kiosks debuting at six ...
Cal/OSHA Warns Condom Use Required in Adult Films
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Following Thursday's meeting of the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board where it did not adopt a proposed standard pertaining to the adult film ...
UPDATE: Use the Nutrition Facts Label and Reduce Your Sodium Intake
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- February is American Heart Month. In the United States (U.S.), an estimated 56% of adults have either hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension (slightly ...
Use the Nutrition Facts Label and Reduce Your Sodium Intake
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- February is American Heart Month. In the United States (U.S.), an estimated 56% of adults have either hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension (slightly ...
African Americans, Hispanics face greater risk of heart failure
DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- More than 915,000 Americans will be diagnosed with heart failure this year, according to the recently published American Heart Association 2016 Statistical Update.
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One Year After Government Approval, The Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon Finds Success In Mexico...
GREAT NECK, New York, Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Spatz FGIA, Inc., www.spatzmedical.com, makers of the Spatz3 Adjustable intragastric balloon, announces that, one year after official government approval, Spatz3 adjustable ...
National Network of Hispanic Mentors in Nursing Unveiled
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Building on the success of its campaign Hispanics in Nursing launched in 2015, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and Hispanic Communications Network-La Red Hispana ...
National Hispanic Medical Association Hepatitis C Summit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) will hold a national summit on Hepatitis C at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B354 on February 11, 2016 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm ...
