Tag Archives: Health
Extra Edition: Colon Cancer (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PROGRAM # 9589 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Colon Cancer (Program Repeat.) Cancer deaths are declining in the U.S. thanks in part to better detection. Still, few Latinos seek colon cancer screening. Colon cancer survivors share their stories about early detection. Also, a medical expert discusses recent news, revealing that a low-fat […]
Extra Edition: Myths and Facts on Covid (Repeat Program.)
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 PROGRAM # 9585 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Myths and Facts on Covid (Repeat Program.) A lot of misinformation continues circulating in social media and may lead to wrong decisions. In order to clarify the confusion, a distinguished medical expert and community health promoter answers questions about common myths. Is it true […]
“Zeroing in on Healthy Air.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 PROGRAM # 9586 12:00 PM PT “Zeroing in on Healthy Air.” The transition to zero-emission electric vehicles would help clean smog pollution and save more than 100,000 lives and generate $1 billion in public health benefits. The ten cities that would benefit most are: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Jose-San Francisco, […]
Extra Edition: Rise in Suicides (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 PROGRAM # 9582 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Rise in Suicides (Program Repeat.) While the US suicide rates are falling, more and more Latino men are dying by suicide. Also, more children are feeling thoughts of suicide due to instances of family instability such as divorce, parent depression, substance abuse or school […]
Debunking Myths on Children’s Mental Health.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 PROGRAM # 9579 12:00 PM PT Debunking Myths on Children’s Mental Health. A medical expert on Covid and youth mental health debunks coronavirus myths and addresses parents concerns on the mental health of their children. What are the effects of the pandemic on children’s mental health? Does wearing a mask cause anxiety […]
Extra Edition: California’s Endemic SMARTER Plan (Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 PROGRAM # 9575 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: California’s Endemic SMARTER Plan (Program Repeat.) California announced a new plan to tackle the pandemic. This is the first plan in the nation that treats Covid as an endemic risk. Gov. Newsom said the state has to be prepared and learn to live with […]
Latinos and Alzheimer’s.
MONDAY, MARCH 28 PROGRAM # 9574 12:00 PM PT Latinos and Alzheimer’s. Latinos are expected to experience the steepest increase in Alzheimer’s in the next 40 years. Still, they have poor access to high quality care, are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and clinical trials, and are often misinformed about dementia. And since Latinos […]
Extra Edition: New Covid Mask Guidelines (A Program Repeat.)
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 PROGRAM # 9571 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: New Covid Mask Guidelines (A Program Repeat.) As California makes major strides in turning the tide on the Omicron wave, the state has released new indoor Covid masking policies. What do these new rules mean for all Californians? How about the unvaccinated? What about […]
Transition Care for Kids Under Fire in Texas. Also, “Don’t Say Gay” Bills.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 PROGRAM # 9570 12:00 PM PT Transition Care for Kids Under Fire in Texas. Despite legal setbacks, Texas is moving ahead with a plan to investigate parents who get health care for their transgender youth over possible child abuse. Will Texas make illegal to have a transgender child? “Don’t Say Gay” Bills. […]
Extra Edition: Virtual Colonoscopy (A Program Repeat.)
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 PROGRAM # 9568 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Virtual Colonoscopy (A Program Repeat.) A growing number of people under age 50 are getting colorectal cancer. Covid-19 delayed cancer screenings for millions and cancer diagnosis for thousands. To facilitate screenings, radiologists are promoting the choice of virtual colonoscopy, a special X-ray test which […]
