5 Reasons to Attend: Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos 2022
In the next 20 years, Latinos could face a 142% rise in cancer rates. Latinos also experience cancer differently—from genetics to healthcare access …
Month: August 2021
Study: Language Isolation Affects Latino Health
Older Latinos who live in neighborhoods where little English is spoken are at a higher risk of poor health and early death, according to a new study f…
Inside the Revamp of the Thrifty Food Plan and the Massive Expansion of SNAP
Lack of nutritious food can result in countless physical, social, and mental health complications. For many Latino families, governmental assistance p…
Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on FDA Granting Full Approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals Ages 16 and Older
The FDA’s decision to grant full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is grounded in science and the real-world experience of administer…
5 Ways to Engage Latinos to Support Healthier Drinks, Not Sugary Drinks
By Reena Singh Guest Blogger, Voices for Healthy Kids Voices for Healthy Kids recently completed research to get the Latino community’s take on suga…
Elsada Wilson: Amid Breast Cancer, Finding Hope Through a Clinical Trial
Cancer is a tough, scary, life-threatening journey, especially for women of color. That is why researchers conduct clinical trials, which are studies …
Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Policy Advancements Related to Food and Nutrition
RWJF strongly supports policy advancements related to food and nutrition, including a significant, permanent increase in SNAP benefits. These steps wi…
Join the AHEAD Clinical Trial to Help Our Familias Prevent Memory Decline!
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than their white peers. Its why diversity in clinical trials is absolutely critical. Fortun…
The COVID-19 Booster Shot and What Latinos Should Know
As medical experts work to fight back the COVID-19 Delta variant, the CDC released new vaccine guidelines that a third booster shot will be necessary.…
Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the current data on COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised people; the role of additional doses of mRNA…