UT Health San Antonio Researchers Striving to Learn More About Latino Dementia Risk
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are launching a five-year, $15.5-million study to investigate why the region’s older Mexican Americans experien…
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Alberto Martin: Making the Most of Every Opportunity for Latino Health
As a child in Puerto Rico, Alberto Martin dreamed of playing professional soccer. He knew that becoming a soccer pro meant lots of hard work, practi…
Latinos Support Electric Vehicles, But Lack Access to Them
One of the biggest contributors to climate change are gasoline-powered vehicles, which emit greenhouse gases that warm Earth’s atmosphere. In a posi…
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,…
Advocate for Change During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month or Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight mental health and wellness of Bl…
3 Infection Control Resources Healthcare Workers Can Use Right Now
Although the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended, healthcare workers continue to encounter COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in the workplace. …
Latinos Rise to 19.1% of U.S. Population
The Latino population increased to 63,664,346 in 2022, representing 19.1% of the total U.S. population, according to new Census data. Here is ever…
Latino Adults More Likely Than Others to Skip Medication Due to Cost
Times are financially tough for many families, especially low-income Latinos. To save money, many people are cutting costs on non-essentials, like eat…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 8/1: Improving School Climates for Children and Teen’s Mental Health
Our nation’s youth are struggling with mental health more than ever before. This crisis is fueled by excessive social media use, climate change, gu…
Explore Resources for Bladder Cancer Survivors and Caregivers!
Every year, more than 82,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Making up 5% of all cancers, bladder cancer also is the 6th most common cance…