Projects

Menopause Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience of the Menopause Transition in Latinas

Yamina Cortes
March 2nd, 2025

Latinas constitute nearly 20% of midlife women in the United States (U.S.), but remain underrepresented in menopause research.

SALUD-M

Yamina Cortes
December 29th, 2023

The overall goal of this study is to identify sociocultural stressors associated with arterial stiffness progression in Latinas.

Biomarkers of ADRD Neuropathology in Midlife Latinos

Yamina Cortes
December 15th, 2022

Latinos are the fastest growing group of older adults in the U.S and will experience the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). In fact, by 206...

Menopausia, Salud, Corazón

Yamina Cortes
October 27th, 2022

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among Latinas. Yet, only 1 in 3 Latinas are aware that heart disease poses a threat to their health. The menopause transitio...