Lactose Intolerance
... Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced b...

Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
... Diabetes in Hispanic Americans is a serious health challenge because of the increased prevalence of diabetes in this population, the greater number of risk factors for diabetes in Hispanics, the great...

Health Problems in Hispanic American/Latina Women
... There are nearly 14 million Hispanic American/Latina women in the United States. They include women from diverse cultures, histories, and experiences --Mexican Americans, Central and South Americans, ...