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Is There A Gene that Causes Breast Cancer in Latinas?

Mary Mata June 21, 2013

By Marlo Heresco, Vida Vibrante Angelina’s Jolie’s recent disclosure about having a double-mastectomy because she was in a high-risk group of women who might develop breast cancer, has raised additional […]

When a curvy body is healthy: Latinas as ideal of beauty and health

Mary Mata June 20, 2013

Juanes takes on key public health issue for young Latinos

Mary Mata June 19, 2013

Texas Legislature Denies Path to Equality in Health Care Access

Mary Mata

By Juan Flores, La Fe Policy Research and Education Center I have disliked the Medicaid program, but not enough to deter my support for the Medicaid Expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). […]

For Latinas, a Guide to Success at Work

Mary Mata June 18, 2013

By Valeria Fernández, New America Media Editor’s Note: Rose Castillo Guilbault, celebrated author of the memoir, “Farmworker’s Daughter: Growing Up Mexican in America,” has just released a new work with co-author Louis […]

Study Finds Less Access To Super markets In Latino And Low-Income Areas

Mary Mata June 14, 2013

By Joey Palacios, Texas Public Radio According to an aggregated study by the UT Health Science Center, people have a better chance of finding a fast food establishment than a supermarket […]

Latinos key to Obama’s health law strategy

Mary Mata June 12, 2013

By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News/Philadelphia Inquierer President Barack Obama, who was re-elected with strong support from the Latino community, was in California this week and will endorse a plan that focuses […]