Health

BPT Spring is here, which means it’s time to start cleaning. While a good wipe down can leave your home feeling clean, there are several overlooked items that could be hosting germs, dirt and dust. So when you’re ready to get out the broom, mop and rags, don’t forget...

NAPSM Aunque  mucha gente sabe lo que es la diabetes tipo 2,otras personas no saben qué es la prediabetes. La prediabetes es una condición médica grave que afecta a 86 millones de estadounidenses, eso constituye más de una de cada tres personas. Esta condición frecuentemente causa la diabetes tipo...

Sacramento / CALIFORNIA  A new state fish advisory issued Tuesday for Shadow Cliffs Lake in Pleasanton offers safe eating advice for four species of fish. “Eating fish low in mercury provides important health benefits. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease and is an excellent source of...

Dr. Eva Vivian / Special to El Observador Latino children are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a higher rate than any other ethnic group. In fact, research from the National Council of La Raza found half of Latino children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes. Type 2...

Public Meeting about SoCal Methane Leaks Surprising Suzanne Potter / California News Service Conservation groups say the massive ongoing methane leak in southern California is a problem that could easily repeat itself at any of the 413 aging natural-gas storage reservoirs around the country. Methane gas has been leaking since...

Veladora de Elegguá Se ofrenda como tributo al espíritu que abre todos los caminos, para atraer oportunidades, para todo lo que ha de iniciarse, para contar con buena fortuna en todo tipo de proyectos, para la buena suerte en general. Para tener éxito en la profesión y el trabajo. Para...

If you have been feeling down lately, you’re not alone. The mid-winter blues are a common phenomenon. When clinically diagnosed, it is formally referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The National Institutes of Health characterizes SAD as a type of depression that can leave those who suffer from...

Alcachofa Cynara scolimus La alcachofa es consumida con frecuencia para incrementar la memoria, agilizar la inteligencia, conservar la sabiduría, ganar conocimientos, preservar la juventud y traer recuerdos de vidas anteriores. Actualmente se receta con frecuencia para fomentar mayor rapidez en el metabolismo, eliminar la grasa corporal y se usa como...

Santa Clara County / CALIFORNIA Starting Jan. 1, 2016, the age to purchase tobacco and electronic smoking products in unincorporated Santa Clara County increased from 18 to 21. The ordinance affects 17 retailers located in unincorporated county areas. “Our county continues to be a national leader in protecting the...