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#ZAPzika Campaign From March of Dimes Urges Prevention of Brain Damage to Babies
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The March of Dimes is seeking thousands of signatures for an online petition to demand that Congress act immediately to pass a bipartisan funding package to combat Zika ...
Motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. could drop by half with proven strategies
ATLANTA, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- About 90 people die each day from motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in the highest death rate among 19 high-income comparison countries. Our nation has made progress in ...
New Slate Of Grants For Innovative Cancer Research Brings Total Investment To $25 Million...
DALLAS, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As The Mary Kay Foundation℠ celebrates 20 years of pursuing its goals of eliminating cancers affecting women and ending the epidemic of domestic violence, the Foundation continues its ...
FDA Launches Nutrition Facts Label Online: A Web-based Guide for Reading the Label
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Nutrition Facts label is found on packaged foods and beverages, and can serve as your daily guide for comparing foods and making healthy choices. The U.S. Food and Drug ...
Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande from Cartagena, Colombia, has 99% of success in minimally invasive...
CARTAGENA, Colombia, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande de Cartagena (NHBG) reported that the institution has become a reference for minimally invasive procedures or laparoscopic surgeries, which are ...
Don’t Let Super Lice Spoil Summer Camp
Tackle lice head-on with Vamousse® for pre-arrival treatment and during-camp defense
MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It is no surprise that summer camp can be a summer home for head lice. With the growing presence ...
Ivan Rodriguez, Puerto Rican Baseball Star, to Raise Awareness of Threat of Zika Virus...
EWING, N.J., June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Church & Dwight Co. Inc., the maker of Trojan™ Brand Condoms, and the National Coalition of STD Directors announced today a partnership with Major League Baseball ...
Cal/OSHA Issues Extreme Heat Advisory
OAKLAND, California, June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA urgently advises employers in Southern California to prepare for record-setting temperatures. The...
Five Tips from Ophthalmologists That Will Protect Your Eyes from Sun Damage
American Academy of Ophthalmology highlights ways to protect against harmful UV exposure
SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The days are longer, the sun is hotter, the beach beckons and out comes the sunscreen. ...
Advanced treatment for addiction to benzodiazepines effective in 94 percent of patients
MADRID, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Building on its experience of recent years, the Spanish drug treatment center TAVAD continues to obtain excellent results with its advanced benzodiazepine detoxification treatments. Nine ...
“Black Henna” Tattoos May Put You at Risk
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The summer vacation season is here… time to pack your swim suit, hit the beach, and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a temporary tattoo to mark ...
In Honor of June Dairy Month, Milk Life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes and...
MIAMI, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- A key element of healthy eating put forth by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is to "choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all food groups." What makes ...
California Assembly GO Committee Passes SB 819 to Ban Powdered Alcohol
Palcohol Promoter Mark Phillips' Profit Motives Trumped by Public Health and Safety Concerns
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are ...
Landmark Bill Protecting Consumers from Dangerous Chemicals Applauded by the National Alliance for Hispanic...
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We applaud Congress for passing this historic bill that will keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals found in everyday household products," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and ...
An advanced treatment program for cocaine addiction gives positive results in 80 percent of...
MADRID, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Spanish TAVAD advanced detoxification center continues to achieve extremely high retention rates. Of the total number of patients treated for cocaine addiction, 100% completed the ...
Heritage Health Solutions Supports Southwest Military Wheelchair Basketball Conference
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. (Heritage) is proud to team up with Texas Woman's University Project INVEST in support of the annual Southwest Military Wheelchair Basketball ...
Mosquitoes And Diseases They Carry: Experts Say Control With Insect Screening
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As news of the Zika virus continues to dominate headlines, health experts recommend taking precautionary measures, including installing insect screening, to help prevent ...
Cal/OSHA Issues Statewide High Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar
OAKLAND, California, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA is urging all employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures hit extreme highs this week. The National Weather Service has issued ...
(UPDATE) Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary in...
NEW YORK, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Saturday, June 4, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®New York at Carnaval del ...
Food Safety Tips for Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPAINC PR WIRE/ -- Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that ...
Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary!
CHICAGO, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Saturday, June 4, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®Chicago. The ...
Dr. Cynthia A. Telles Elected to the Board of the National Alliance for Hispanic...
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Cynthia A. Telles, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health," said Augustine C. Baca, Chair of the Board of Directors of ...
Zika Virus May Be Linked to More Eye Problems in Brazilian Babies with Microcephaly
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Researchers studying babies with a Zika virus-related birth defect say they have found previously unreported eye problems possibly linked to the virus that could result in severe ...
Fireworks Eye Injuries Have More Than Doubled in Recent Years
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fireworks sales will start blazing across the country starting Memorial Day weekend, running through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, the American Academy of ...
Nina DeLorenzo Joins Healthy Americas Foundation Board
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Nina DeLorenzo to the Board of Directors of the Healthy Americas Foundation," said John Cuellar, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Healthy Americas ...
