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Amid the baby formula shortage, American women are now facing a tampon shortage. The shortage has resulted in a 10% price increase in the last year, with some retailers price gouging as high as $114 for one box of 18 tampons. The shortage stems from the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a shortage …
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Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Latino Health

TV personality Oprah Winfrey has selected Dr. Amelie Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio as a “Cycle Breaker” for her groundbreaking work to build health equity in the Latino community. Cycle Breakers is a video series from the Smithsonian Channel that spotlights leaders who are solving health disparities in marginalized communities. Each Cycle Breaker is …
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Analysis: US Poverty Higher in Latino Populated Cities

Latinos now make up 19.5% of the US population.  Counties in California, Florida, and Texas are home to some of the largest Latino communities in the nation.  However, a recent Axios analysis found that poverty rates are also higher within many of these areas.  US Census Bureau 2022 5-year estimates show that 10 of the …
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