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3 Resources to Use During Healthy Weight Week
National Healthy Weight Week is recognized on the third week of January every year and focuses on achieving and maintaining healthy weight through h…
Comment Now: Limit Sugar, Alcohol in New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A few years ago, scientists advised federal leaders to adjust the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to lower added sugar intake from 10% to 6% of daily…
Former Marine Tim Barrientez is Dedicating Retirement Years to Improving Latino Health
18-year-old Timoteo “Tim” Barrientez wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. It was impossible not to sweat in the hot, humid climate of Port Isabel,…
February is American Heart Month
Ah, February. The month dedicated to celebrating love and relationships. But before you take a deep dive down the Valentine’s Day candy aisle, consi…
The Rise of Screening for Social Determinants of Health
Did you know that your Zip code is more important than your genetic code in predicting how long you will live? That’s right – where you live can h…
5 Ways to Practice Healthy Social Media Habits
Social media plays a large role in society today. People use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and many other platforms as daily sources …
The Harsh Impact of Alcohol on the Latino Community
Alcoholism in the U.S. has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A one-year increase in alcohol consumption in the U.S. during the CO…
Latinos Rise to Record-High 18.9% of U.S. Population
The U.S. Latino population has risen to 62,647,044, representing 18.9% of the nation’s population, according to new Census Bureau estimates. The num…
Will Your Child Get Free School Lunches This Year?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools had the flexibility to offer school meals free to all public-school students. Now, some of this flexibi…