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5 Things to Know About Día de los MuertosDía de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a lively annual Mexican holiday that celebrates friends and family members who have passed away. Characterized by vibrant parades, singing, traditional…
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California Rules in Favor of Sugary Drink Tax, Rejects Penalty Clause of State Preemption LawCalifornia can no longer punish cities for enacting sugary drink taxes, as per an October 2021 court ruling that declared the penalty provision of the state’s Keep Groceries Affordable Act of 2018…
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Latino ‘Excess Deaths’ Far Exceed Initial Estimates during COVID-19 PandemicAnnually, CDC researchers compile and analyze data to predict the number of deaths that will occur in the coming year. The number of mortalities that go over this initial estimate, or “the difference between the…
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LymeX Exemplifies the Power of Partnerships after One Year of Progress
One year ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation launched the $25-million-dollar L
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Rappers, Actress Urge Latino to Get Screened for Cancer, Join Clinical TrialsHip hop artist Chuck D, one of the founding members of Public Enemy, once urged people of color to “Fight the Power.” Now he’s urging them to fight cancer. Chuck D wants people to “check your behind” and get…
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Melawhy Garcia: Éxito! Connected Me to Other Latino ProfessionalsDr. Melawhy Garcia wanted to elevate her work to improve health among Latinos in California by applying for PhD programs, but she wasn’t sure about it. She wanted to hear from experienced faculty and scholars…
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Slow the spread of COVID-19 at school
Parents & caregivers: Get kids 12+ vaccinated against COVID-19. Talk to your children about masking, distancing, & frequent handwashing so they can make choices that keep them safer at school.
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