Nearly 174,000 Americans worked in the solar industry in 2014, according to The U.S. Census Bureau. That's an increase of nearly a quarter since the year prior.
Extract from rosehips, the red-orange fruit of the rose plant, could drastically reduce the development and migration of cells from a type of breast cancer, known as triple-negative, which represents about 10 to 20 percent of breast cancers.
Earth Day 2015, observed on April 22, will be the 45th anniversary of a day that's been famously marked by an effort to improve environmental consciousness, sustainability and eco-friendly economic growth. And this year numerous companies are demonstrating confident efforts that prove they're interested in the environment.
Four hundred children and young adults were liberated from slave-like conditions, after being subjected to exhaustive work at Mexican farms for a year, according to Alfonso Navarrete, Secretary of Labor in Mexico and a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, and PrEP is a powerful daily pill option for those who are at high risk of contracting HIV. No, PrEP is not a cure or a vaccine, but PrEP is a meaningful tool that can provide a high level of protection against HIV, and it's far more effective when combine with other prevention tools such as condoms.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation's chief Hispanic advocacy and political rights group, has voiced its support of an updated bipartisal draft that would renovate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), benefitting English-language learners (ESL learners).
Mexican-American social entrepreneur and the award-winning author of "Seven for the Revolution" Rudy Ruiz depicts yearning and suffering on the page with purpose and intrigue, converting backstory and conversations into thunderous, nuanced stories. And employs his social interests to create a more conscious, original story.
The online publication Latin Business Today, LLC (LBT), which looks to "inform, inspire, mentor & empower," has a revamped site and a renewed interest in catering to U.S. Latino businesses, offering unique content and mentorship.
The national uninsured rate continues to drop, and this is doubtlessly due to the Affordable Care Act, which has increased insurance rates access among all racial/ethnic groups and prompted a drastic decrease in the health care disparities faced by people of color.
Standardized testing is valued far more by Latino voters than non-Latino voters. Also, Latino voters are more optimistic when it comes to investing in public education.
"SOS: Salva Mi Casa" (Save My House), a new Spanish-language how-to series will provides tips and instruction on home décor and overhaul to the U.S. Latino population.
In the past, research has been conducted on genetically engineered mice and non-human primates, but a new trial was the first to test antibody-based therapy on humans.
YouTube Hispanic, a Google venture that was unveiled at the Hispanic Marketing Forum held in New York during the month of March, has set its sights on gaining the attention of the coveted, blossoming Hispanic demographic to determine what appeals to the group.
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine launched a slew of mobile applications to help individuals suffering from anxiety disorders and depression.
Each year, 9 million people fall ill, and 1.5 million die (equaling one death every 21 seconds), as result of tuberculosis. Yet, many believe that tuberculosis is a disease of the past.
Tufts University, located in Massachusetts, has opted to advocate for undocumented students by offering them financial aid so they might fund their undergraduate education and find further success in their futures.
"Emma Gomez: A Courageous Woman Displays True Grit" tells a harrowing story, one that focuses on the importance of smaller things, as well as burdens that people carry.
Smartphone shoppers, who are overwhelmingly young, have emerged as the smarter shopper. Mobile influence has pierced each market, and it's evident that tech-savvy millennials are leading the pack when it comes to mobile influence and off-line purchasing.
Starbucks Coffee Corporation, founded in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, has collaborated with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer Starbucks' employees four years of paid tuition for enrollment in ASU's online bachelor's programs.
The San Francisco-based community-driven, home-rental marketplace Airbnb features property listings located in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And the latest nation to open its doors to U.S. travellers via Airbnb is Cuba.
South American, central western-located nation Bolivia will host the first-ever international conference on community radio and free software in Cochabama this year, from June 11-13.
Scientists have established a new way to cook rice, which reduces the number of calories by at least half with the use of coconut oil--and this could subsequently shrink obesity rates.
