New Video Series Reveals What Drives NASA’s Psyche Mission Team
What motivates someone to labor for years to help build something that will be rocketed into space, never to be seen again on our planet?…
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The State of Liver Cancer in Latinos
We know many types of cancer deeply and disproportionately affect U.S. Latinos. Liver cancer is a particular problem. In fact, Latinos have th…
Banker Turned Psychiatrist: How Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. Found His Calling
“Now remember, you must return your books on time,” said the librarian at the local public library in Austin, Texas. She peered down at 6-year-old…
Giving Birth in Cars: The Reality of Rural America’s Maternal Health Crisis
Implications of the lack of quality maternal healthcare in the United States are well documented. Pre-term birth rates are rising, maternal mental hea…
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…
Clinical Trials Bring Researchers Closer to Long COVID Treatments
Most people with COVID-19 get better within a few days to a few weeks after COVID-19 infection. But some people, including many Latinos, develop long …
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Wins AACI Cancer Health Equity Award
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, has won the 2023 Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Cancer Health…
The Need for Mental Health Resources for Latino Youth
Young Latinos face many barriers when it comes to mental health support and resources. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has highligh…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/5/23: Building a Healthier Future for Latinos
Latinos face many challenges to good health. Equitable access to healthcare is often out of reach. Discrimination is a reality for many, along with fi…
Farmers Markets Are Essential for Local Food Systems
Does your town have a farmers market? Farmers markets are a path to healthy food access. They are especially important amid the push for nutrition sec…