How Does Social Media Impact Teen Health?
Fully 35% of U.S. teens say they are using at least one of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook “almost constantly,” according to Pe…
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Dr. Juanita Mora: A Voice for the Latino Community and Infection Control
Juanita Mora recalls the exact moment that inspired her to be a doctor. Her mother had fallen ill with kidney disease. A young Mora served as transl…
Tell FDA: 5 Best Ways to Curb Added Sugars
Good news! The FDA wants your comment on strategies to reduce added sugar consumption! Sugary drink consumption, which is heavy among Latino children,…
Comment Now: Help Close the Digital Divide in Texas!
Having fast, affordable internet can improve lives with access to education, healthcare, and jobs, among other important opportunities. But nearly 7…
Protect Your Family from RSV
With the winter season in full swing, it’s peak time for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that …
Toolkit: How to Screen for Sugary Drink Consumption in Early Childhood
Did you know Latino kids consume more sugary drinks—soda, sports and energy drinks, sugary fruit juices, and flavored milk—than the average child?…
Restoring Trustworthiness in the Healthcare System
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt public trust in healthcare and science. Trust is especially low among communities that experience health disparities and ba…
Educating for the Skilled Trades
West40 explores pathways for students who are interested in pursuing careers in skilled trades. Host Chris Coffey is joined by Triton College faculty member Antigone…
How You Can “Come Home Covered” This Holiday Season
This holiday season, as many of us prepare to celebrate with friends and familia, it is important to do all we can to stay healthy and protect against…
Dr. Amelie Ramirez: Address Social Determinants of Health in Patients
Where you live can have a big impact on your health. In fact, our health is influenced by a variety of non-medical factors, such as the conditions in …