The 1st Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Texas Will Tackle Dementia in Latinos
Today, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designated UT Health San Antonio and UT Texas Rio Grande Valle…
Tag: Hispanic Health
Pregnant Latinas Have Low COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Pregnant Latinas have some of the lowest vaccination rates against COVID-19 compared to other ethnic/racial groups, according to a report from the CDC…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 10/5: Importance of Latino Participation in Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease
Sadly, Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than whites. Across the board, Latinos are underrepresented in clinical rese…
Combat COVID: Promoting Clinical Trials to Help Fight COVID-19
Combat COVID is a federal education initiative to share bilingual information and tips about vaccines, potential treatments, and clinical trials for C…
When it Comes to Climate Change, Latino Family Values Matter
Family is a critical aspect in the lives of many Latinos. Moreover, research has shown that members of Latino families can heavily influence each othe…
The Roots of Racial Disparities: A New Framework on the Social Determinants of Health
Where we live and the conditions that we live in impact our health and life outcomes. This concept is widely called the Social Determinants of Health …
From Fútbol to Lowriders: 8 Unique Ways to Reach Latinos for COVID-19 Vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccination gap continues among Latinos. In fact, most people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine were White (58%), while …
Scammers Target Latinos, Blacks More Than Other Groups
Latinos and other people of color are increasingly the targets of criminals who use the internet, phone, and text scams to steal money and damage well…
Webinar 9/23/21: Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Latino Community
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Latinas. Systemic health inequities contribute to lower rates of breast cancer screening among Latinos,…
The Latino Gap in STEM Jobs and How to Fix It
As a result of COVID-19 and systemic injustice, Latinos are not faring well in the job market. Worse, Latinos are experiencing the widest gap in one o…