Want to Screen Patients for SDoH? Consider These Factors
Share On Social!Did you know that our health is influenced by many non-medical factors?That’s right. The conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work, and age – known as social determinants of health (SDoH) – can greatly help or harm our health.As a...
Number of Latinas in Higher Education Continues to Grow
Share On Social!As the US Latino population continues to grow, so does the representation of Latinas.Today, the Latina population has grown at a faster rate than Latino men, with 24% of Latinas making up the total population (compared to a 22% growth for Latino...
Webinar: The Importance of Diverse Biospecimens and How Can Latinos Donate
Share On Social!When people donate biospecimens—blood, fluid, or tissue samples—it gives researchers the opportunity to better understand, treat, and prevent conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s.So why don’t Latinos donate?Find the answers at UT Health San...
VZ 428: Toni Okamoto Shares How to Be Plant-Based on a Budget
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ve got an amazing guest who’s going to share how we can eat plant-based without breaking the bank. Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, a website and social media platform that has helped...
Study: Latinos Are Underrepresented in Racial Equity News
Share On Social!Latinos face a variety of inequities that contribute to poor health, including disproportionate rates of police brutality, housing instability, and financial hardship.These inequities are rooted in racially biased systems and structures that...
How Do Germs Spread from Wet and Dry Surfaces?
Share On Social!Water is used a lot in healthcare, and in a lot of different ways.For example, water is used in sinks, faucets, ice machines, drains, toilets, and therapy pools.While water is needed in healthcare settings, certain germs, especially some...
What is Photoaging, and How Can You Prevent and Treat it?
Prolonged exposure to UV light from the sun or artificial sources can cause the skin to age prematurely, a process known as Photoaging. This article will provide an overview of Photoaging, why it happens, and how it can be prevented and treated. It’s important...
Why Aren’t Children Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
Share On Social!Nutritious food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for children.However, a February 2023 CDC report shows that many children ages 1-5 are not eating fruits and vegetables daily and are regularly drinking sugary beverages.“In 20 states,...
Why Don’t All Americans Have Paid Sick Leave?
Share On Social!The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of paid sick leave (PSL) policies in the workforce.Unfortunately, 21% of America’s working population still does not have access to PSL three years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according...