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Inspirational Young Latina of the Week: Patricia Ramirez
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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Patricia Ramirez

By Amaris Castillo | 01/16/2012 - 11:55 | 0 Comments

Last week, we kicked off "Inspiring Young Latina of the Week," a unique weekly column where we will be profiling young Latinas who are making a difference in America. We asked Latina’s readers on Facebook to send in their...

PHOTO: Robi Draco Rosa Reveals Himself After Cancer Diagnosis
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PHOTO: Robi Draco Rosa's First Photo Since Cancer Treatment

By Amaris Castillo | 12/01/2011 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

There’s no doubt that ex-Menudo star and mega-producer Robi Draco Rosa has had an incredibly tough year fighting cancer. The heartbreaking news of a tumor inside the 42-year-old musician’s stomach was announced by his publicist earlier this year, and since then, we haven’t heard much from Draco Rosa while he underwent treatment.

Until yesterday, that...

Robi Draco Rosa On Life Since Cancer
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Robi Draco Rosa On Life Since Cancer

By Amaris Castillo | 08/31/2011 - 12:28 | 0 Comments

It has been an extremely difficult year for Robi Draco Rosa. The 42-year-old ex-Menudo star has undergone extensive treatment after a cancerous tumor was found in his stomach – near his liver. From his home in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the musician spoke to Univision’s Primer Impacto about...

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Oscar de la Renta Confirms He Had Cancer

By Latina Staff | 08/01/2011 - 14:17 | 0 Comments

At the launch for his latest fragrance at his gorgeous country home in Kent, Connecticut, fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who celebrated his 79th birthday on July 22, admitted that his experience with cancer inspired his gorgeous new scent, Live In Love.

"it's given me a warning to fully appreciate life, love, and nature," said...

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Life Without Chávez? Venezuelans Ponder The Thought

By Amaris Castillo | 07/08/2011 - 15:00 | 10 Comments

Many Venezuelans have begun to ponder life without their leader. Hugo Chávez, who has ruled the Latin American country for the past 12 years, has been seen only sporadically in public lately and revealed that...

Hugo Chavez is Battling Cancer
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Hugo Chavez is Battling Cancer

By Fox News Latino | 07/01/2011 - 08:30 | 0 Comments

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez revealed that he is battling cancer and recently had a tumor removed in Cuba, making his political future uncertain.

The politician appeared on television Thursday evening looking quite thin as he read a prepared speech with a serious and at times sad expression. He said he is resolved...

Robi Draco Rosa Has Cancer
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Ex-Menudo Star Robi Draco Rosa Has Cancer

By Amaris Castillo | 04/28/2011 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Ex-Menudo star Robi Draco Rosa has cancer.  According to People en Español, the news was announced to press by the 41-year-old singer’s publicist, Angelo Medina.  After multiple exams and visits to medical specialists in the U.S., Medina said a cancerous tumor was found in Draco Rosa’s stomach, near his liver.  The Grammy winner is...

Brazilian Straightening Could Cause Cancer
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Brazilian Straightening Could Cause Cancer

By Kate Sandoval | 02/25/2011 - 15:45 | 1 Comment

News broke at the end of last year that Brazilian straightening treatments contain formaldehyde (even those that claim to be formaldehyde free). Formaldehyde is the same ingredient used for embalming and is a known carcinogen, which means that it can cause cancer and a host of other very serious health concerns. More and more stylists who perform straightening treatments...

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