Health
Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Vaccines. Also, Latina Covid Scientist: Nobel Nominee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 PROGRAM # 9537 12:00 PM PT Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Vaccines. Misinformation targeting Christians and other religious groups is going viral on social media. False rumors claiming scientists are using “aborted cell tissue” to produce Covid-19 vaccines are instilling pervasive feelings of vaccine skepticism and hesitancy among millions in the US. An […]
(Español) Pasa Senado de Arizona ley que prohíbe el aborto después de las 15 semanas
(Español) Ahora la legislación de marras pasa a la cámara baja del ese estado, de mayoría republicana, lo que hace pensar que con la aprobación de SB 1164 Arizona se ha convertido prácticamente ya en el segundo estado del país en aprobar la suspensión del embarazo a las 15 semanas, con excepciónsólo de determinadas circunstancias.
(Español) Donante de sangre con el generoso hábito de donar, salva su vida con la sangre de otros
(Español) “Nunca se piensa que se va a necesitar la sangre un día, pero en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, en una llovizna en un auto…”.
Blood Donation: Act of Love.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 PROGRAM # 9532 12:00 PM PT Blood Donation: Act of Love. This Valentine’s Day edition features stories of volunteers who are showing their love to their community by donating blood to patients in need. A young student who for years helped save the life of a number of patients in need of […]
(Español) El combate al Covid-19 paradójicamente benefició a la investigación del cáncer
(Español) “.. realmente no hay un interés de las farmacéuticas para venir aquí a -a México- a hacer investigación… hacer también programas con los pacientes, con la gente que lo necesita…”.
Exits by Black and Hispanic Teachers Pose a New Threat to Covid-Era Education
A national survey published by the National Education Association on Feb. 1 found that 55% of teachers planned to exit earlier than anticipated, up from 37% in August 2021. The numbers were highest among Black (62%) and Latino (59%) educators.
Extra Edition: A National Blood Crisis. (Program Repeat).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 PROGRAM # 9529 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: A National Blood Crisis. (Program Repeat). A hospital in Los Angeles was forced last month to temporarily close its trauma center because it ran out of blood for patients. This is part of a national blood crisis, “the worst blood shortage in over a […]
Covid Hits Cancer Patients.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 PROGRAM # 9528 12:00 PM PT Covid Hits Cancer Patients. A new, first-of-its-kind report shedding light on the impact of COVID-19 on patients with cancer is being released today. Patients with cancer not only are at increased risk for severe COVID-19, but also face cancer treatment delays and interruptions due to the […]
(Español) Universidades no consiguen terapeutas para el creciente número de estudiantes en crisis
(Español) “Hay que trabajar duro y también de forma inteligente”, afirmó Foltz. “Necesitas números, pero también necesitas la combinación adecuada de consejeros. Hay una necesidad constante de contar con personal culturalmente competente en un campus universitario”.
California Legislature to Consider Pioneering Heat Advisory System
In California, a group of lawmakers are poised to introduce a pioneering bill that would create a heat advisory system. The warnings would be similar to storm and fire warnings and would classify heat waves by their intensity and their impact on health.