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Catherine Stewart

Catherine Stewart is a digital content curator for Salud America! and its home base, the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. She is a graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park, and hopes to utilize her skills to help people find their voices and inspire change in their communities.

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Hoja informativa: Conozca cómo el aislamiento social afecta la salud cerebral en adultos mayores


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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 ...

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Report: State of Inconsistencies in Latino Cancer Care


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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 ...

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Study: National HPV Vaccine Program Thwarts Cervical Cancer Deaths


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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  In Cervical cancer mortality trends ...

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Get Free Help from a Nurse to Navigate Blood Cancer Clinical Trials


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Blood cancer, which includes lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma, is on the rise in the U.S., impacting 1.7 million Americans and accounting for 10% of all new cancer diagnoses in the U.S., according to Blood Cancer United.  With the rise of diagnoses, researchers are scrambling to find ways to tackle blood cancer, but they need help from volunteers for clinical trials.  Clinical trials are studies with volunteers that enable advances that can prevent, slow, manage, and treat diseases like blood cancer. But not everyone has access to clinical trials.  Language hurdles, complex medical jargon, unpredictable costs associated with participation, and lack of access to reliable transportation all keep clinical trials out of reach from those who would ...

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Fact Sheet: Learn How Social Isolation Impacts Brain Health in Aging Adults


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Human beings need social interaction to live a healthy life. But did you know how much you socialize can have a direct effect on your brain health? Social isolation is not only linked to negative brain health, but the impacts also can be worse depending on where you live, according to a recent study from UT San Antonio and Princeton University. Check out our new fact sheet, How Does Social Isolation Impact Brain Health in Aging Adults?, to help our abuelos and abuelas across the globe understand how maintaining an active social life can impact their brain health as they age. This fact sheet was created by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of Salud America! and UT Health San Antonio based on a research brief from the San Antonio Center for AD/ADRD Population Aging and Social Studies (San Antonio ...

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Report: 4 Million Latinos Projected to Lose Health Care Coverage Within 10 Years


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The US is on the verge of a complete health care overhaul.  These changes include Medicaid eligibility, cuts to funding, and changes making accessibility and renewal more difficult.   According to a new UnidosUS report, this overhaul is projected to cut the health care of nearly 14 million Americans with the mass majority being Latino over the next 10 years.  Unless action is taken to intervene and counteract these changes, millions are anticipated to lose health insurance, leading to unaffordable treatment and care costs and worse health outcomes.   Let’s break down the report and how these coverage changes impact the health of Latinos and all families.   Significant Health Care Coverage Changes  The report highlights two significant acts ...

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9 Resources for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month


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Alzheimer’s and dementia impact the brain, cognitive activity, and memory.  As of 2026, 7.4 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report.   These numbers are set to increase to 13.8 million by 2060, according to the report.  Not only is Alzheimer’s a very prevalent disease, it’s also the 6th leading cause of death for older adults, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.   June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.  In honor of the month, we are raising awareness by sharing 9 resources to help prevent, navigate, and treat Alzheimer’s and so much more!  1. Make Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Your Alzheimer’s ...

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Survivors: Sharing Your Story Can Help Make an Impact


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It’s National Cancer Survivor Month and we are honoring survivors in South Texas and beyond by reminding them that their journeys matter.  In fact, they can even help future cancer survivors.   That’s the hope of the Avanzando Caminos Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Cohort Study, which is based at UT Health San Antonio and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center based at the University of Miami.   This study gathers cancer survivors’ unique stories to explore the familial, behavioral, mental, biological, medical, and other impacts on life after cancer.  Let’s break down how each of these cancer types impacts the Hispanic/Latino population and how hearing from survivors helps make a difference for future generations of survivors.   Latina Breast ...

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San Antonio Clinical Trial Offers a New Approach to Cancer Treatment


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When you hear the words “cancer treatment,” many think of chemotherapy.  The truth is there are many cancer treatments, such as surgery, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and more.   In addition, clinical trials are a treatment option.   Clinical trials are studies with volunteers that enable advances that can slow, manage, and treat diseases such as cancer.   For example, a new clinical trial at UT Health San Antonio is testing a treatment that trains your immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells in the same way a vaccine works to protect you from disease.   Let’s explore the new trial.   join the clinical trial How the Clinical Trial’s Cancer Treatment Works  Cancer treatments are designed to kill cancer ...

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