Dr. Amelie Ramirez Addresses Latino Childhood Obesity in Telemundo Special
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, was invited to discuss childhood obesity in Latinos by Noticias Telemundo an…
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A Family Describes the West40 Remote School Experience
Improved grades. More attention from teachers. Making friends. More creativity. That’s how a family describes their child’s experience with attending the West40 Remote School. Join…
Comment Now: FDA Wants to Require Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels!
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new proposal to require front-of-package nutrition labels on most foods that have a Nutrition Facts la…
San Antonio: Apply for Community Engagement Small Project Grant Funding
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) at UT Health San Antonio and the UTSA College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) want…
Report: Cancer Is Second-Leading Cause of Death for Latinos in US
From 2009 and 2019, cancer was the top cause of death in the US for Latinos. Now, while new data show that cancer has become the second-leading cause …
Comment Now to Prioritize Plant-Based Proteins in 2025 Dietary Guidelines
Scientists are recommending more plant-based protein sources – beans, peas, and lentils – in the upcoming 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for America…
Make Increasing Physical Activity One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
What is your New Year’s Resolution? One of the most popular resolutions is engaging in more physical activity. Moving matters for your health i…
Big Recommendations for Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
With cancer still rising in the US Latino population, UT Health San Antonio leaders and national cancer experts have published an online book with inn…
Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings
Cancer is a big health issue for Latinos and all people. That’s why Dr. Amelie Ramirez, director of Salud America! and the Institute for Health Prom…
Smoking One Cigarette Can Slash 20 Minutes Off Your Life
Did you know that smoking one single cigarette can burn 20 minutes off of your life expectancy? This is according to a UK-based study, which also foun…