Survey: Latinos Want Major Changes to Immigration System
Latinos widely agree that the immigration system in the United States needs a large overhaul, according to a new survey by PEW Research. “A majority…
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New $9.8 Million Study is 1st to Seek Full Understanding of the Latino Cancer Survivorship Journey
Latinos with cancer face a tough survivorship journey. Many suffer advanced disease, poor quality of life, and stressful social and economic inequities. This is why…
Tasty News: FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. That is why, on April 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Calculate It: See How Much Money a Sugary Drink Tax Can Bring Your Community
Sodas, juices, and other sugary drinks contribute to obesity and other health issues. This is why many communities are passing sugary drink taxes. This kind…
Two States Move Closer to Adopting Sugary Drink Taxes
Sugary drinks can have a detrimental impact on people of all ages, which is why civic and health leaders across the US are working to curb consumption…
Isabella Jimenez: Launching a Food App to Inspire Healthy Eating
Isabella Jimenez is only 16 years old, but she’s already an entrepreneur and app creator. In fact, she got started when she was 12. Jimenez began cr…
Tell CDC: Add Social Risk Codes to Better Classify Disease Diagnoses, Symptoms (ICD-10-CM)
Social risk contributes significantly to poor health. These social risks—also known as social determinants of health—include food insecurity, hous…
New Study: Social Media Discrimination Leads to Depression, Anxiety for Latinos
Exposure to racial and ethnic discrimination on social media is correlated with higher levels of anxiety and depression for young Latino men, accordin…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 3/9: The Surprising Role of School Meals in Advancing Health Equity for Students
For parents who don’t have access to enough food to feed their families, school breakfast and lunch are the only meals their children get in a day. …