Category: Health

“Take the kinks out of your mind,” intoned Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), “instead of out of your hair.”

Asian American elders in Washington are imperiled due to budget crisis that will cut basic services.

Although Nguyễn lost almost everything when she emigrated in 1975, she did not feel depressed about her loss and instead focused on the future.

A buttery staple of Indian households apparently isn't as bad for you as what was once thought.

Sometimes cross-ethnic connections can save lives.

As part of a new effort to reduce potentially lethal confrontations between the police and those with mental health needs, the County is employing a new program called Post Crisis Intervention.

Elder abuse and neglect are growing problems with the rapid aging of the United States, but Chinese seniors in this country face special challenges, according to a new study presented at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) annual convention.

Less than a third of people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States are in successful enough treatment that they will remain healthy and reduce the likelihood of transmitting the virus to their sexual partners, according to the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Millions of South Asians have been affected by contaminated water filled with arsenic, according to Ashok Gadgil, professor of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley, during a talk here Nov. 17.

Block2Block Radio talks with Kathleen Krenek the executive Director for "Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence" the South Bay's leading non profit devoted to helping women and their families deal with issues of abuse.

The following article is part of an innovative multimedia news package titled “Home Alone: Adult Health Center Cuts Devastate Elderly, Disabled.”

Altagracia Hernandez is raising two children with her husband on less than $2,000 a month. Access to affordable, healthy food is a challenge in East Palo Alto, Calif. and both kids are struggling with obesity.

Elders from China may find themselves struggling to get needed health care, and some get caught between Chinese and U.S. systems.

California is set to shut down its 330 adult day care centers for 38,000 elders and people with disabilities, at huge cost to the state — and families.

Block2Block Radio host David Madrid talks with Mario Ozuna-Sanchez of the National Compadres Network about the mental health and healing needs of men & boys in our communities.

Young videographers discuss what it's like to grow up poor in California, where one in four children is now living in poverty.

Being diagnosed with asthma has not stopped this young runner from attempting the ultimate endurance race.

A dental clinic for low-income Californians gives hope to some, but exposes painful, costly state and federal policies.

In some of California's top strawberry-growing counties, levels of banned methyl bromide are only slightly lower than they were a decade ago.

A recent study found that 93% of therapists are seeing more students coming to college already on psychiatric medication.

When people got sick in East Palo Alto, the most they could do without insurance was "pray, drink tea and hope," says some residents. All that changed with the development of the Ravenswood Family Health Clinic.

California had the second highest number of metropolitan areas with rates of food hardship in households with children, according to a new report.

U.S. schools lost 20,000 students this year to the fields — many of them child workers who suffer injury or death.

A new report shows that if GOP cuts become law, California would lose 28,000 jobs and millions in related business spending.

Martha Gutierrez calls Meals on Wheels her “guardian angels” for their help in providing food for her 90-year-old father. The program is struggling to survive as the City of San Jose is cutting funding.

High smoking rates among Asian Americans prompted a community organization to pair up with the county to shape tobacco sales policies and develop culturally competent media messages.

Somos Mayfair and Latinas Contra Cancer are taking steps to curtail cancer among Latinos with community gardens, healthy recipes and policies that increase access to nutritious foods. The podcast features Pamela Gudiño, program director of Somos Mayfair, and Ysabel Duron, founder of Latinas Contra Cancer. Read more about Duron in the article.

The number of Asian Americans with AIDS has climbed a remarkable 10 percent in each of the last five years. Health educator Malaya Arevalo is working to reduce those statistics.

Two bills introduced by Republicans last week would repeal a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and could hurt millions.

Amidst major budget cuts that have left senior citizen services on the chopping block, Maria Fernandez of Sacred Heart Community Services shares the organizing efforts by elders who are fighting to keep their community healthy and whole.

A public health worker, motivated by her own immigrant family experience, addresses the health issues of her Vietnamese community.

Block2Block Radio talks with Alo Kofeloa whose 8-year-old son Tevita (Vita) was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a bone marrow failure disease where the body can not produce enough blood cells to fight off infections and stop severe bleeding.

For the first time in history, every child in California is now eligible for health insurance coverage. But it’s up to parents to take advantage of these opportunities to get better care and coverage for children, and more economic security for their families.

The Vietnamese community of San Jose came together to discuss their criteria for the selection of the next San Jose Police Chief. The dialogue centered around officer-involved shootings and building back trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities.

Phở soup is a San Jose favorite, and customers may be protecting their health as they slurp down the Vietnamese specialty.

The alcoholic energy drink Four Loko has generated national controversy after a repudiation from the FDA and has been banned in several states. Critics say the drink targets underage youth and offers a dangerous mix of caffeine and potent amount of alcohol. In this article, San Jose youth give their opinion on the drink that has been called "blackout in a can."

Experts answer some frequently asked questions about the new health care reform law.

Experts answer questions about the new health care reform law and how it affects the elderly.

Health care reform law experts answer questions from small business owners about policy and their obligations as employers.

From October 2 to 20 the Latino community can access health forums and services during Binational Health Week sponsored by the County of Santa Clara, Consulate of Mexico and community organizations.

A new piece of California legislation may offer support for families to care for loved ones. If passed, the bill could mean American-Indian families staying together, rather then sending youth into foster care, writes commentator Jessica LePak.

In North San Jose, a unique taco truck is quickly developing a fan base with its green chorizo tacos. The tacos served by Cuauhtemoc Lopez are inspired by his youth growing up in the world capital of chorizo in the city of Toluca in Mexico. Mr. Lopez talks about the difficult times he faced before becoming a successful and outstanding Taquero.

Indian American seniors immigrating to the United States face the challenge of acculturation while dealing with issues of aging.

Nutritious, delicious, and filling comfort food from the streets of India is redefining the country’s cuisine in the United States.

The organizers of Bike Party tell us, "Everything looks better from the seat of a bike." And that includes the streets of San Jose. The following De-Bug video and writing give a window into the South Bay's new two-wheeled revolution called San Jose Bike Party.

This year's Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held at the San Jose Convention Center attracted over 1,500 brilliant young minds.

As Silicon Valley high-tech firms expand their production operations across the globe, local labor leaders are building international ties to elevate global health and safety standards in the industry.

Given today’s high cost of health care, the RotaCare San Jose Clinic (also known as the Free Clinic) is a community treasure. This nonprofit clinic provides free medical care to low-income individuals and families who have no health insurance in San Jose.

Writer and volunteer for the South Asian Heart Center, Hatti Hamlin, profiles a South Asian woman who changed her lifestyle after learning health is more than how you look.

One in 110 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. In Silicon Valley, South Asian parents are learning to deal with this growing reality.

When the San Jose Medical Center closed in 2004, thousands of downtown residents were left stranded without medical services. After years of public pressure, the Santa Clara County has finally announced a plan to build a new downtown clinic on the original site.

The following is five young adults from San Jose chronicling what they ate and drank for two days, from the time they got up to the time they went to sleep. All five have different backgrounds, jobs, living situations, and consequently -- dietary habits.