1 in 6 Latinos in the U.S. live with a physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental disability that impacts how they navigate life and health, according to the Cisneros Institute. Tailored healthcare resources can help. This includes treatment for alcohol use disorder that addresses the unique needs of people with disabilities – who are diagnosed with alcohol use disorders at more than three times the rate of adults without disabilities, according to a new study by Boston University. Let’s dig deeper into this research and why it matters for overall health. Alcohol Use Disorders among People with Disabilities Alcohol use disorder is “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health ...
Summer has officially kicked into high gear. With many cities across the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat, it’s important to know how your age impacts your body’s response to extreme heat conditions. Aging adults are some of the most vulnerable populations to the harmful effects of heat. Seniors, especially those with chronic health conditions, have a harder time cooling their bodies, sweat less, and have dulled sense of thirst. Medications can interfere with their body temperature regulation system. Exposure to extreme heat can also cause long-term adverse health effects like increased risk for cognitive decline for aging adults. Whether attending outdoor family gatherings or splashing in the pool with the grandkids, here is ...
Healthy eating can be a challenge for many different reasons. Lack of access to grocery stores, rising food costs, and lack of awareness of how to eat healthy are just a few reasons why some people have worse nutritional diets than others. That’s where Nutrition Navigation can help. Nutrition Navigation is a new virtual nutrition counseling service from Healthier Texas that is designed to connect Texans with personalized, evidence-based care from registered dietitians. Let’s dive deeper into this tool and see how it can help Texas families and communities.
The Benefits of Nutrition Navigation
Nutrition Navigation was created to help combat the barriers that communities face when it comes to understanding and practicing better nutrition. Through Nutrition Navigation, ...
Para vivir una vida saludable, el ser humano necesita la interacción social. ¿Pero sabía usted que la cantidad de tiempo que una persona socializa puede tener un efecto directo en la salud de su cerebro? El aislamiento social no solo se vincula a una salud cerebral negativa, sino que los impactos también pueden empeorarse dependiendo del lugar donde viva, según un estudio reciente de UT San Antonio y Princeton University. Consulte nuestra nueva hoja informativa, ¿Cómo afecta el aislamiento social a la salud cerebral en adultos mayores?, para ayudar a nuestros abuelos y abuelas en todo el mundo a comprender cómo mantener una vida social activa puede afectar su salud cerebral a medida que envejecen. Esta hoja informativa fue creada por la Dra. Amelie ...
There are 1.5 million people in the U.S. living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Nearly 200,000 of the people living with type 1 diabetes in the US are under the age of 20. What’s more,13% of Latinos in the U.S. have T1D. “The prevalence of type 1 diabetes is increasing across all populations, most significantly among Hispanic youth,” according to Breakthrough T1D. This shows the importance of access to educational tools and resources to help Latinos and families navigate type 1 diabetes and that’s where Breakthrough T1D can help. Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization. With a mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications, no organization ...
This past year saw significant strides in cancer prevention and care, resulting in better health outcomes for all populations.
However, gaps in access to care, including language hurdles, citizenship status challenges, and insurance affordability remain consistent among cancer outcomes for overlooked populations.
These persistent burdens continue to negatively impact Latino survivorship.
The state of non-medical drivers of health on cancer outcomes is examined in the yearly report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
Let’s dig into the 2026 progress report and look at the 9 key takeaways impacting Latinos. 1. Cervical Cancer Deaths Drop Amid Strides in Preventative Care
Recently, researchers have seen a dramatic drop in cervical cancer deaths worldwide.
A ...
More than half (52%) of parents say that their job makes it harder to be a good parent, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. This especially takes a toll on working moms. In fact, 62% of full-time working moms say it’s difficult for them to balance work and family responsibilities, compared with 47% of dads. “Compared with dads, working moms take on more at home and have a harder time finding balance,” Pew Research states. Let’s dive deeper into this topic and how it impacts parents and families.
Working Parents by the Numbers
Of the nation's 85.9 million families, 79.8% had at least one employed member in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. It can be difficult to define the line between work and family for many U.S. working ...
While screen time can have some benefits, evidence is mounting of high risks to children’s mental and physical health, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General. That is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to refine two objectives to further limit screen time as part of Healthy People 2030. The refinements are to increase the proportion of children ages 2-5 who get no more than 1 hour of screen time a day and increase the proportion of parents who follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on limiting screen time for children ages 6-17. They’re also proposing to add three new objectives. You can comment on the changes by emailing HP2030Comment@hhs.gov. Or you can endorse a comment from Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, ...
Cervical cancer continues to harm women across the globe, including Latinas, who are twice as likely to be diagnosed than other women. The good news is that cervical cancer is highly preventable. Along with routine screenings, the HPV vaccine can prevent or minimize the risk of getting the virus that causes cervical cancer. In fact, a new study out of the UK has discovered that since the introduction of a national program to promote the HPV vaccine, cervical cancer deaths have dropped dramatically. This study highlights the effectiveness of the vaccine when given at the appropriate age. Let’s dig into the study findings and what they mean for the future of cervical cancer.
Study Findings
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Endorse Dr. Amelie Ramirez’s Comment to Limit Children’s Screen Time in Healthy People 2030
While screen time can have some benefits, evidence is mounting of high risks to children’s mental and physical health, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General. That is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to refine two objectives to further limit screen time as part of Healthy People 2030. The refinements are to increase the proportion of children ages 2-5 who get no more than 1 hour of screen time a day and increase the proportion of parents who follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on limiting screen time for children ages 6-17. They’re also proposing to add three new objectives. You can comment on the changes by emailing HP2030Comment@hhs.gov. Or you can endorse a comment from Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, ...
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