By Obed Manuel Latina Lista 5. Not enough of us maintain a healthy diet According to the latest findings by the State of Obesity, 77 percent of adult Latinos in the U.S. are obese or overweight. The report…
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Video: Latino MBA student takes on the FDA over banning gay men from donating blood
Mar 5, 2013, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Old prejudices die hard. It’s a statement that is especially true for the gay community. Though there has been almost universal acceptance of the gay lifestyle, gay marriage and same-sex adoptions, there is still one area where…
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Guest Voz: One mother’s crusade to increase blood donations among Latinos
Oct 23, 2009, 2:14 PM 2
By Velia Gonzalez LatinaLista — When it comes to donating blood, the Latino community has a poor track record. In 2008, it was estimated that less than 4 percent of Latinos donate their blood. That fact is never appreciated…
