Thousands upon thousands of underpaid airport, home care, child care, airport and fast-food employees took to the street in 270 cities across the nation on Nov. 10 to bring attention to an important cause, the #FightFor15 campaign.
Sleep inequality in a real issue in the U.S. The benefits of adequate sleep include improved memory, a longer life, stamina and increased creativity; yet communities of color are less likely than non-Hispanic white to get a good night's sleep, and more likely to suffer from disordered sleep.
Worldwide, the educational level of individuals populating the global workforce is improving. However, greater access to higher education does not translate to greater access to suitable jobs. Global unemployment remains high.
Mexican American writer, author and immigration advocate Rudy Ruiz was recently honored at the Los Angeles Latino Book & Family Festival. The author received three new awards for his critically acclaimed debut book "Seven for the Revolution."
Between 2013 and 2014, the prevalence of autism doubled for young people in the U.S., but plunged for Hispanic youth. The shift in rates could be attributed to changes in environmental factors, pharmaceuticals or advances in research, or it could simply be attributed to changes to survey questions, affecting estimations of developmental disabilities.
Could Meatless Monday help to curb childhood obesity in our nation's elementary and high schools? National obesity rates continue to surge despite cognizance about the importance of an active lifestyle and healthy eating; perhaps a weekly plant-based meal and food education could be the answer.
Due to a number of factors, including cultural differences, sampling complications and language barriers, surveying the Latino community can be quite the challenge, according to a Pew Research Center report published Nov. 12.
Vianney Rodriguez, founder of the food blog Sweet Life and co-author of "Latin Twist - Traditional and Modern Cocktails," has the best of both worlds. Born to Mexican parents in Texas, the food blogger plates and posts a diverse menu of recipes.
There's a lack of diversity among judges in the federal judiciary, according to new research. Only two-thirds of Latino justices have won re-election campaigns since 2000, compared to 90 percent of white justices. This is partially due to voters' aversion to Latino surnames.
The goal of doubling lung cancer survival by 2022 begins with spreading awareness about lung health during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. November is an annual opportunity to increase survival rates, promote prevention and inform the public about the realities of lung cancer.
Cuban classical composer and fourteen-time Grammy award-winning clarinetist and saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera has published his memoir, "Letters to Yeyito: Lessons from a Life in Music." The upbeat nonfiction piece offers an enthralling tour of D'Rivera lengthy career as a jazz musician, which spans six decades, two nations, and 30 solo albums.
Veterans are downplaying or avoiding mention of military experience in their workplace, according to a new report. Although 89 percent of veterans believe themselves to be ambitious, a majority of veterans found a greater sense of purpose and meaning in the military than their current job. Often, veterans find that they are limited in their jobs due to colleagues' presumptions and a company's inability to unlock their valuable skillset.
Stress and anxiety is associated with obesity in adults, but interestingly, it can also instigate obesity in the children of severely stressed adults. In fact, new research demonstrates that extremely frazzled Latino parents are nearly twice as likely to raise obese children.
A sizable chunk of U.S. Latinos believe education is one of the nation's most important issues. A recent survey of the Latino community offers clear opinions on standardized testing, charter schools, school vouchers, education spending, federal government performance and the direction of K-12 education.
Daniel Alarcón appeared at the Americas Society Council of the Americas on Nov. 5 for the launch of his latest publication, "City of Clowns." The graphic novel, illustrated by acclaimed Peruvian animator Sheila Alvardo, is adapted from the short story published in his book "War by Candelight."
At unprecedented rates, the U.S. Hispanic population is joining the labor force, flooding most fields. Even as this happens, research shows that the income and net wealth of Hispanic workers continues to be less than that of non-Hispanic whites.
Serial restaurateur Chef Josefina Santacruz plates astonishing fare in the Mexican tradition, but she also brings delicious Asian street food to Mexico City. Hell-bent on amplifying appreciation for Mexico's City's gastronomical richness, she's also interested in acquainting the public with her passion for eastern cuisine.
National Diabetes Month is a 30-day period dedicated to discussing diabetes risk factors, preventative care and management for the sake of prolonging lives and promoting healthier living.
Nutritionally-poor and unhealthy snacks have become increasingly present in television advertisements within the past five years, despite promises to regulate youth exposure to sugary, high-calorie food. A new report on marketing and snack food nutrition has found that Hispanic and black youth are disproportionate viewers of ads promoting unhealthy savory and sweet snacks.
Puerto Ricans are leaving New York and Puerto Rico and they're flocking to Florida, according to a new Pew Research Center. The budding Puerto Rican population is closing in on the Cuban population, which has long been the state's largest Hispanic subgroup.
"Eat everything in moderation" may be bad advice according to research produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. In fact, adhering to the old saying may result in a larger waist line, the development of diabetes and poor metabolic health.
The University of Washington has produced research, which found that approximately 3.5 percent of neighborhoods in Houston have the highest risk for cancer in the nation. The research also determines that toxic conditions are a threat to many poor immigrant Latino communities.
Richard Blanco, acclaimed Cuban American poet and storyteller, joined Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York and Americas Society Council of the Americas on the evening of Friday, Oct. 30 in New York City to read excerpts from his witty and charming memoir, "The Prince of Los Cocuyos: Miami Childhood."
Emory University produced a study that offers a clearer understanding of why U.S. Latino and African American patients are less trusting of physicians than white patients.
Harvard and Stanford researchers published a report in October's issue of Health Affairs, which confirms that work-related stress is killing the American worker, shaving years from their life.
