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Komen’s cuts may deny care to Latinas
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Komen Agrees to Continue Funding Planned Parenthood And Supporting Latinas

By Sugey Palomares | 02/03/2012 - 13:27 | 0 Comments

Despite recent reports that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation would cut funding and preventive care for the non-profit family-planning organization Planned Parenthood, the foundation has decided to reverse its decision. “We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve...

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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon "Closer Than Ever" After Illness
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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon "Closer Than Ever" After Illness

By Amaris Castillo | 01/11/2012 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

After Mariah Carey’s husband Nick Cannon suffered a health scare recently, a source close to the married couple said the experience has brought them closer.

In an interview with ...

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Selena Gomez's Mother Suffers Miscarriage
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Selena Gomez's Mother Suffers Miscarriage

By Amaris Castillo | 12/20/2011 - 10:10 | 0 Comments

Heartbreaking news for Selena Gomez and her family. According to E! Online, the part-Mexican singer/actress canceled two concerts scheduled this past weekend because her mother reportedly suffered a miscarriage. The website...

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Sofia and Oscar
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Sofia Vergara & Oscar De La Hoya Launching Health Website for Latinos

By Amaris Castillo | 11/02/2011 - 10:30 | 0 Comments

Would you want to get health tips from Sofia Vergara and Oscar De La Hoya? The Colombian actress and Mexican American former pro-boxer have reportedly teamed up to work on launching a health website for Latinos.

In a recent interview with...

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Star Tracker: Laz Alonso
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Star Tracker: Laz Alonso, Gisele Bundchen, Penelope Cruz and more!

By Adriana Rivera | 10/27/2011 - 14:30 | 0 Comments

—37-year-old Cuban actor Laz Alonso has just been cast in the music and dance-themed drama Planet B Boy. According to TheHollywoodReporter.com, the film, based on the award-winning 2007 documentary of the same name, will shoot in...

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 10 Latinas Send Messages to Loved Ones
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10 Latinas Send Messages to Loved Ones with Breast Cancer

By Amaris Castillo | 10/13/2011 - 12:11 | 0 Comments

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Latina readers on our Facebook page to send a message to a loved one who is suffering or has suffered from breast cancer. The outpouring of stories was remarkably touching – we appreciate those who responded.

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What to Watch: Rosario Dawson's "Five"
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What to Watch for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: "Five"

By Amaris Castillo | 10/07/2011 - 13:41 | 0 Comments

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and in honor of it, we wanted to highlight an upcoming film centered on the disease this week. Five, an anthology of five short films in one movie, explores how peoples’ lives are affected by breast cancer. The film stars one of our very own...

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WATCH: Demi Speaks About Her Eating Disorder & Bullying

WATCH: Demi Lovato Opens Up About "Self-Medicating" & Becoming a Role Model

By Amaris Castillo | 09/21/2011 - 11:30 | 0 Comments

In an appearance on Ellen yesterday, Demi Lovato opened up about her past eating disorders, self-medicating with alcohol and drugs, and her history of being bullied. The 19-year-old part-Mexican singer/actress, whose new album...

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