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Latinos Rise to Record-High 20% of U.S. Population
Latinos continue to be one of the fastest growing groups in the U.S., rising to 20% of the population for the first time this past year, according to the U.S. Census. In addition, Pew Research Center shared these facts: Latinos ...
Research Links COVID-19 Vaccine to Cancer Survival
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death for Latinos and all people in the US. But thanks to modern medicine, ...
Yoli Day: From Stomach Cancer Survivor to Health Leader, Clinical Trial Supporter
Yolanda “Yoli” Barrera Day wasn’t aware she had stomach cancer. Not very many do because from a health ...
A Child’s Neighborhood Can Impact Their Risk for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes has increased at an alarming rate in children, increasing to between 24% and 45% (compared to 1-2% before ...
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Myth: Vaccines are linked to autism. Truth: In 1998 there was a scientific paper that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. ...
Share Your Bladder, Melanoma, Ovarian, Thyroid, Lymphoma Cancer Story with Avanzando Caminos
For the last few years, Hispanic/Latinos living in South Texas have been sharing their cancer stories with the Avanzando ...
Behold, the Mega Lung! And Stop Smoking for the Great American Smokeout!
Do you smoke cigarettes and want to quit? On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, you can join thousands of people who will begin ...Browse our articles
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Salud America! is daily curating information on healthy changes via toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating healthy changes in your area.
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Get the latest stories, research, and news on different aspects of health among Latinos and all people, including obesity, cancer, and the non-medical drivers of health.
Research
Salud America! focuses on topics of potential change to promote healthy changes for Latino and all families. Each topic has a scientific research review and bilingual issue brief, video, and infographics.
Salud Heroes
They are people like you—children, parents, teachers, health workers—who learn of childhood obesity, get an idea to do something about it, mobilize support, and drive policy and system changes in schools and communities.
Resources
These curated resources are great nuts-and-bolts guides to healthy changes, as well as helpful content and data that can help you build a case for a decision-maker.
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How Quitting Smoking Can Be Good for Your Brain, Regardless of Age
We know smokers have an increased risk of dementia. Now new research suggests that quitting ...
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Research: 1 in 4 Latino Children Live in Doubled-Up Households
One quarter (25%) of all Latino children live in doubled-up households, according to new data from ...
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Linda Mota: Champion for Cancer Prevention and Research
On a late October night, Linda Mota woke with a start. While her mind should have been ...
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