Texas Attorney General sues Biden administration over federal confidential contraception program
The Title X federal program allows patients to obtain contraceptives confidentially regardless of age, immigration status or income
As HIV rates across the country decline, the number of new Latino infections rise throughout the U.S.
A new analysis found Latinos experiencing a disproportionate number of new infections and diagnoses across the U.S., with highest numbers in the Southeast
Federal agencies warn Texas not meeting SNAP, Medicaid requirements; state risks losing funding
Federal agencies said Texas is not meeting requirements to process Medicaid and SNAP applications, leading to delays and backlogs, potentially affecting funding
Latino, Black neighborhoods across the U.S. see less access to pharmacies compared to other groups
Pharmacies across the U.S. have rapidly closed over the past year, leaving minority communities with little access to public health services.
Latinas and Black girls are entering puberty at an earlier age compared to others
While the average age for girls to get their first period is between 8-13, some Black and Latina girls are getting it as young as 5 years old. Here's why.
New Florida law makes it easier for international healthcare professionals to practice medicine
Here's what professionals in the field should know about SB-7016
Hispanic households lead in eldercare despite economic, social hurdles, reveals study
Collage Group revealed that lack of cultural competency, as well as family traditions, make Hispanics more likely to become caregivers.
A look at the health disparities lowering Latinos' life expectancy in the U.S.: the main causes
Despite progress made through initiatives like The Affordable Care Act, health inequity remains a persistent issue across the U.S.
A Latino community in New Mexico is grappling with undrinkable water; residents are demanding action
As deaths are reported in Sunland Park, residents are calling for water free of arsenic, a natural and dangerous substance
Controversial Herbicide Poses Disproportionate Health Risks for Rural Latino Communities in California
Despite links to Parkinson's disease and other health risks, Paraquat remains a widely used herbicide
Puerto Rico Declares Dengue Epidemic as Cases Surge, Prompting Urgent Public Health Measures
The U.S. territory has recorded over 500 cases so far this year, most of them in San Juan. More than 340 have been hospitalized
Latino Middle Schoolers Outpace Other U.S. Demographics in E-Cigarette Use
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health urges policies to protect Hispanics and other targeted communities
Texas City with Largest Proportion of Latino Population Has Highest Obesity Rate in the U.S.: Study
A report by WalletHub analyzed data from 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across 19 key metrics
Measles Outbreak Grows in Chicago with Four new Cases Reported at Migrant Shelter
All of the affected were reported in stable or good conditions
Marijuana Use May Be Linked To Higher Risks of Cardiovascular Issues, New Study Finds
A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital found higher risks of health issues the more frequently marijuana was used
What do Latinos Think About Using Weight Loss Drugs Such as Wegovy and Ozempic?
According to the CDC, almost 44.8% of Latino adults live with obesity
Latinos at Higher Risk of Being Overmedicated in Hospitals, Increasing Chances of Death
Language disparities between patients and clinicians are cited as a potential reason that could lead to deep sedation
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Loneliness in the Latino Community During the Holidays
The language of emotions can be intricate, and for Spanish-speaking families, articulating feelings can be even more challenging
Life Expectancy For Hispanics in U.S. Increases to Reach 80 Years
The figure is above the national average and is higher than all other ethnicities except for Asian Americans
Culture, Lack of Awareness, Discrimination: What Drives Hispanics Away from Clinical Trials?
One of the main reasons for the poor participation, health policy experts often say, is the lack of awareness about the existence and relevance of this practice
Health Insurance Rates Among Latinos Climb in California, But Disparities Persist: Report
The state saw historic gains in last year, but Latinos are still most uninsured demographic
Racial Disparities in Surgeries Resulted in 12,700 Dead Black, Hispanic Patients in Two Decades, Study Shows
Disparities in surgical procedures have resulted in 605 total excess deaths per year since 2000
The Keys to Understand 'Landmark' Agreement Between Kaiser Permanente and Union Workers
The agreement includes increasing yearly wages, a higher minimum wage, increased job security and new training programs to increase in-house career growth
'100 Latina Birthdays,' A Podcasting Effort to Put Latinas' Critical Issues in the Spotlight
Backed up by LWC Studios, this series will consist of five seasons which will focus on what's going on in the lives of Latinas in the U.S.
How Selena Gómez Uses Her Latin Voice to Advocate for Mental Health with Rare Impact Fund
The Latin community is one of the biggest groups who face Mental Health illnesses and Latin voice
A Bill Seeks to Increase Latino Physicians' Representation in the U.S.
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. introduced legislation to designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day (NLPD)
Drugs to Treat Diabetes, Heart Disease, Among 10 with Potential Price Cuts Under Medicare
The U.S. federal government spends up to $50 billion on these prescription medications and seeks to negotiate reductions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Consumption of Alcohol Among Young US Adults from Minority Groups Increased in 2021-2023: Gallup
While alcohol consumption in the U.S. has declined among young people, drinking rates for Latinos have increased over the past decade.
CDC Warns Of Deadly Bacteria With High Fatality Rate, Declared Endemic To US Gulf Coast
Three cases of infection caused by these bacteria, which can lead to the potentially fatal melioidosis if left untreated, have been confirmed by the CDC.
Argentina Permits Over-The-Counter Sales Of Morning After Pill
Feminist organizations praised the action because they saw it as a sign of progress in a country where the dominant religion is Catholic.