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Cancer in Minority Communities

March 25, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the issues of health disparities and differences in health outcome between Blacks/African Americans, and the general US population. It has produced greater burdens in disease and economic outcomes for minority communities, when compared with others. This is not a new trend; it is a longstanding issue observed across many disease spectrums. Cancer has marked disparities between Blacks and others with respect to disease management and survival. […]

Here’s How Eating Too Much Sugar Affects Your Mental Health

March 25, 2021 Carma Henry 0

High sugar intake leads to high BMI, obesity, a decline in oral hygiene, and diabetes. However, what’s not often discussed is the significant impact of a high sugar diet on mental health. […]

Thalidomide Survivors Paid More Than $13 Million And An Apology

March 25, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

CANBERRA, Australia — More than AUD 17 million ($13 million) has been paid to 95 Australian thalidomide survivors, with a national apology from the federal government. The morning sickness drug, sold under the brand names Contergan and […]

A Diagnosis No Woman Wants To Hear

March 24, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

At the doctor’s office, María del Carmen Díaz heard the diagnosis no woman wants to hear: “you have breast cancer.” The disease involves a malignant tumor growing in the breast cells. It tends to invade […]

Easter During The Pandemic: Holy Week’s Health Measures

March 24, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Each year during Easter, Mexicans celebrate the Passion of Christ with a huge parade and theatrical performance. It is a massive event that has thousands of viewers and participants. This year, due to the COVID-19 […]

Stranded: Travel Agencies Struggle During The Pandemic

March 24, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

While traveling is a dream for many, the pandemic has turned it into a nightmare for a variety of businesses, including travel agencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic havoc in Mexico, and tourism […]

To Travel Or Not To Travel, That Is The Question

March 24, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

The pandemic has hit the tourism sector in Mexico as hard as in other countries. Mexican tourism consumption decreased by more than $7 billion in 2020, according to Statista. Tourist sites, airlines, hotels and restaurants […]

Coronavirus Report: March 15, 2021

March 18, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Coronavirus Report: […]

What African Americans and Other Minorities Need to Know About Their Risks for Cancer

March 18, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The good news on cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cancer incidence and mortality overall are declining in all population groups in the U.S.—due in large part to impressive advances in diagnosis and treatment as well as increased public awareness of the need for regular screenings. The bad news? Minority populations – Blacks and African Americans, in particular – are still more likely to develop cancer and die from the disease. […]

Midwifery Is A Centuries-Old Tradition In Mexico

March 16, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, midwifery has contributed much to obstetrical knowledge. In Mexico, it is a centuries-old tradition. Midwives were highly respected figures in pre-Hispanic Mexico and still are among indigenous communities. The […]