How Germs Spread in the Healthcare Environment
Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are where people come for care, so there is a high chance some patients will have an infection. When a person ha…
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How to Unlock the Strengths of Latino Families
Latinos face a number of health disparities and inequities in many aspects including housing, transportation, and overall health. While it’s importa…
Help Researchers Learn Rapamycin’s Effects on Heart Health
Rapamycin is a medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as an immunosuppressant drug, making it helpful in preventing rejection in …
Isabella Jimenez Brings ‘My Fun Food’ to Your Phone, Kitchen
Isabella Jimenez is a Latina on a mission for health. At age 12, she had an idea for an app that serves as a digital cookbook where young people can l…
Why Don’t Latinos Enroll in Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are the most safe, rigorous way of testing for new and more effective disease treatments. Although Latinos comprise 18.9% of the US po…
Inhale, Exhale: How Germs Spread from The Respiratory System
It’s easy to take breathing for granted. But we should know exactly what the respiratory system is and how it can play a role in germs spreading in …
7 Steps to Eliminating Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Latinos and other people of color face heavy burdens of cancer, diabetes, and more. These disparities are driven by systemic racism and discrimination…
Study: Processed Food May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
We’re all busy with the hustle and bustle of life. It’s tempting to grab fast food or buy ready-to-eat food to avoid cooking after a long day. But…
When To Apply Infection Control Actions
Infection control keeps germs from spreading and making people sick. Infection control actions are based on recognizing the risks for germs to spread.…
Comment Now: Support the WIC Food Changes!
You can comment now on the USDA’s new proposed revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food p…