The Unsung Impact of Latinos on the U.S. Economy
Latinos are driving the U.S. economy thanks a rise in population, workforce participation, entrepreneurship, and economic contributions. But progress …
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Long COVID: How Latinos Can Help Enhance Recovery from COVID-19
While most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, some continue to experience symptoms weeks after their initial recovery. Th…
Heat Waves Make Climate Change Hot Topic Among Latinos
More than 50 million people in the US are under excessive heat warnings, and more than 25 major cities have tied or broken record-high temperatures th…
Webinar: A New Vision for Reaching Latinos for Systemic and Behavioral Change
Latinos are expected to comprise well over 25% of the U.S. population by 2050. But they face health disparities in eye health, diabetes, obesity, canc…
How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial?
Many vaccines, including the current vaccines for COVID-19, come in small bottles with more than one dose inside. These are known as multiple-dose, or…
16,000+ People Call to Update ‘Dangerous’ Federal Vehicle Safety Ratings
More than 16,000 concerned Americans sent public comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging them to make changes to…
Tell NASEM: Add Urban Planning Scholars to New Committee on Policies Impacting Health Equity
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has nominated an ad hoc committee to review federal policies that contribute to …
Latinas, Take Control of your Prenatal Health
Sascha Ellington, PhD Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC is encouraging people who are pregnant, trying to get pregn…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 7/5: What Is Biospecimen Donation and Should You Donate?
Ever heard of donating biospecimens for research? When a person donates biospecimens—blood, fluid, or tissue samples—it gives researchers the oppo…
Did Americans Suddenly Become Worse Drivers or Are Megacars Spiking Traffic Fatalities?
Driving is a daily danger to American life. And it is getting more dangerous. More Americans died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021 than any ot…