In U.S., Undocumented People Can Donate But Not Receive Organs
In U.S., Undocumented People Can Donate But Not Receive Organs
*California State Senator Ricardo Lara has re-introduced his Health For All bill that would, among many other things, address the irony that the undocumented can donate but not receive organs for […]
Closing the Health Coverage Gap for Hispanic Children
*Good work is being done, yet 11 percent of Latino children are without health insurance. VL By Anna Challet, New America Media NAM Ed. Note: A new study out this week […]
Many Latinos shun Obamacare for fear of getting relatives deported
*The next open enrollment perios for the Affordable Care Act starts this coming weekend. Among some Latinos fears become obstacles. VL By Soumya Karlamangla, Chad Terhune, Los Angeles Times Lilian […]
Debunking the Myth That Latinos Are Anti-Choice
*Something new to talk about, post-election. As non-Latino politicos strain to understand Latino culture and politics, they’d do well to know that with Latinos aren’t what they appear to be. […]
Majority of California Voters Support Health Care for the Undocumented
*More and more voters are understanding that healthcare for the undocumented is a public health issue, not a political one. VL By Anna Challet and Viji Sundaram, New America Media A […]
Clinical Trials: How Latinos Can Help Their Community’s Health
By Veronica Landa, NewsTaco There is little more frightening than finding out that you or a loved one is ill. Today we are fortunate to have tools at our disposal […]
The Politics of Immigration Puts Our Elders at Risk
*Here’s an immigration question that I haven’t heard asked before: “Who, then, will care for us as we grow old and frail? ” VL By Jacqueline Angel, University of Texas […]
Fighting birth defects with corn tortillas
*What do you think? Sounds like a good idea … VL By News4SanAntonio SAN ANTONIO – There’s a push to fight birth defects by adding a special ingredient to corn […]
Infographic: Kids Suffer Unequal Access to Safe Places to Play
*Heads-up! This is an important concern. Politics at a local level. VL By Salud Today Kids in predominantly minority or low-income neighborhoods are less likely to have clean, safe, […]
Genetics, and the new American Meztizage
*This story was suggested by Dr. Henry Flores. VL By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Here’s an interesting twist to the “Latino whiteness” debate. Science tell us that race is irrelevant. Demography […]
