Busting PTSD Myths Infographic
Debunks five common myths about posttraumatic stress disorder and provides resources to help you or a loved one cope with PTSD. Visit health.mil/RealWarriors for resources.
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We Need to Recognize Toxic Stress as a Health Condition with Clinical Implications
There is a common health condition with serious medical consequences that has not been nationally recognized by the medical or public health community—toxic stress response. Toxic stress is the body’s response to prolonged trauma─like abuse or discrimination─with no support. It can harm lifelong mental, physical, and behavioral health, especially for Latinos and others of color. …
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Busting the Myths and Cultural Barriers to Clinical Trials
Some Latinos fear becoming a guinea pig. Others worry about cost or trust. But clinical trials can provide volunteers potentially life-saving treatments and help researchers learn how to manage and treat different diseases for their family and communities. Join UT Health San Antonio’s Zoom webinar — “Busting the Myths and Cultural Barriers to Clinical Trials” …
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Busting Cancer Myths in 9 Different Languages
“Don’t stand too close to a microwave – you’ll get cancer!” “You use antiperspirants? Don’t you know that causes cancer?” We’ve all heard these claims. But are they true? Thanks to the Cancer FactFinder, an online resource examining myths and misinformation about cancer, you can determine what is fact and what is fiction. The Cancer …
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Debunking the Myths and Misinformation on COVID-19
As we fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to make sure we’ve got all the right facts. Public health experts are seeing a lot of misinformation about COVID-19 spread on social media. Whether conspiracy theories or jokes about side effects, experts are concerned about the implications it could have. Misinformation could especially hurt Latinos, who …
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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 sugary drinks and sugary drink taxes. The research identified several messaging findings and strategies to help engage the Latino community in efforts to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks. Specifically, the research …
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