Houston’s Latino Children Struggle with Diabetes, Health Challenges Nearly one of every two people are Latino in Harris County, Texas, which is home to Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city. As the Latino communi… Network_News April 12, 2024
The Critical State of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Latinos Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that impairs brain function and, over time, can cause memory, cognitive, and behavioral issues and eventually lea… Network_News April 11, 2024
Study: Only 1 in 5 Diagnosed with Cancer Seeks a Clinical Trial The last thing a person wants to hear from their doctor is “You have cancer.” Unfortunately, that’s the reality for the thousands of Americans… Network_News April 10, 2024
Dr. Carlos Salama: Protecting Latinos Against Infectious Diseases Carlos Salama’s father helped people every day as a physician. Inspired by what he saw, Salama knew at an early age that he, too, wanted to help oth… Network_News April 9, 2024
Latinos: Share Your Cancer Journey or Caregiver Experience Researchers at Texas Tech University are interested in learning more about you and your family caregiver’s experience with advanced cancer. The … Network_News April 8, 2024
Explore Resources for National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month The White House recently issued a presidential proclamation declaring April as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. “During Nationa… Network_News April 5, 2024
#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/14/24─Why Is Brain Health So Important? Brain health is important – but we often overlook it. The World Health Organization defines brain health as the “state of brain functioning across… Network_News April 4, 2024
New Federal Racial, Ethnic Categories Reflect Latino Diversity For over 25 years, Americans have been asked to categorize themselves as one of five races standardized by the federal government. However, the Un… Network_News April 4, 2024
Data: Unlocking America’s Screen Time Habits As technology has evolved, so has the way we receive, view, and disseminate information. With the invention of the smart phone and devices like ta… Network_News April 3, 2024
Updated Federal Guidance on Traffic Crash Reporting – A Missed Opportunity to Improve Safety In December 2023, the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the sixth edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC). T… Network_News April 1, 2024