Doris Alvarez

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Doris Alvarez is a news writer at Men's Journal covering travel, health and wellness, and trending news.

Kid's Above All: Providing Better Support To Spanish-speaking Women - ILLN

Empowering and inclusive birthing experiences are crucial for every mom-to-be. Having Spanish-speaking doulas ensures effective communication, cultural understanding, and personalized support during this transformative journey.

Joffrey Ballet's 'Hungry Ghosts,' choreographer Stina Quagebeur elevate conversation about opioid...

By Doris Alvarez Medill Reports Last year, more than 111,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, according to the CDC. Opioid fatalities inspired Belgian choreographer Stina Quagebeur to create "Hungry Ghosts," one of three pieces in Joffrey's February mixed repertory program, "Studies in Blues." "I'm kind of fascinated with how we are, how we think [...]

Planet Forward - Kellogg Climate Conference 2024

Northwestern student Doris Alvarez reports on the 2024 Kellogg Climate Conference where Coca-Cola laid out plans for sustainability.

Labeling Women with PCOS is Causing More Harm Than Good

Diagnosing women with the hormonal imbalance PCOS is becoming commonplace but often ignores underlying conditions causing it, such as insulin resistance or prediabetes, according to a Yale University physician.

It’s Never Too Early to Check Yourself for Breast Cancer: The U.S. Task Force Recommends...

The Perky Pair: Breast Cancer Unfiltered is a podcast hosted by Sarah Lawson-Quick and Charlie Gray. The two breast cancer survivors under the age of 40 share their breast cancer unfiltered stories with young women who have often been dismissed for their worries about breast cancer or felt isolated while experiencing breast cancer at an unexpectedly early age.

Aly Raisman ‘Unlearns Perfectionism to Embrace Authenticity’ and Amplifies Her Voice to Inspire...

SheBelieves Summit 2024, Key Note Speaker Aly Raisman

No Manches the tacos al pastor at Costera’s Tulum are ON FIRE. Literally.

New Mexican resto in Chicago’s West Loop is worth the ‘gram’, but Chef Ayala’s mouthwatering recipes will trick you to eat the food before snapping a pic.

Taylor’s Version: The Tokyo Edition 2024

Prenatal Yoga Can be Linked to Pelvic Floor Health

Chicago Family Doulas partners up with local business to provide free prenatal yoga and promote pelvic floor health for expecting mothers in the Chicago area.

Despite High Maternal Mortality Rates Among Black Women, The Struggle for Doula Service Coverage...

Mujer Libre, Mujer Anión

Producer, Writer, and on-air talent for MUJER ANION's commercial on menstruation pads (In Spanish)

American Dreaming with José Díaz-Balart: Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa (Part 1)

Famed Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa talks to José Díaz-Balart about his upbringing in Baja California, Mexico. Moving from migrant farmworker to Harvard Medical School, he founded the non-profit Mission: BRAIN to provide care to patients in underserved areas of the world.

American Dreaming with José Díaz-Balart: Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa (Part 2)

Gloria Estefan’s revolutionary impact on Latin music and her American Dream (Part 1)

Grammy award-winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Gloria Estefan was first seen as “too American for Latins” and “too Latin for Americans”. Estefan talks with José Díaz-Balart about how she pushed to showcase her Cuban roots, revolutionizing the music industry on her way to achieving her own American Dream.

Gloria Estefan’s revolutionary impact on Latin music and her American Dream (Part 2)

Grammy award-winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Gloria Estefan was first seen as “too American for Latins” and “too Latin for Americans”. Estefan talks with José Díaz-Balart about how she pushed to showcase her Cuban roots, revolutionizing the music industry on her way to achieving her own American Dream.

John Leguizamo on the lack of Latino roles in Hollywood and his American Dream (Part 1)

John Leguizamo on the lack of Latino roles in Hollywood and his American Dream (Part 2)

From Colombia to New York City, actor and comedian John Leguizamo opens up about the experiences that have shaped his American Dream through his constant push to be seen in a Hollywood world that lacks Latino representation. How does someone reach success in both film and theater as a Latino immigrant without losing their roots in an effort to belong? Leguizamo tells José Díaz-Balart.

Duolingo founder Luis von Ahn on education and his journey through the tech industry (Part 1)

Luis von Ahn is the genius behind CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA, which was sold to Google in 2009, and also the founder and CEO of Duolingo, the world's most popular language-learning platform. Born and raised in Guatemala, von Ahn saw firsthand that high-quality educational opportunities were limited to those who could afford it. Inspired to fix this, he created Duolingo to make language education free and accessible to everyone.

Entrepreneur Luis von Ahn on his American Dream (Part 2)

Louis von Ahn says his upbringing in Guatemala is the motivation behind the app Duolingo. He attributes his success to the opportunities he found coming to the U.S. and hopes to make a worldwide impact on education.

YouTube superstar Lele Pons on her mental health struggles, and secrets to overcoming them (Part 1)

Lele Pons is one of the most influential digital creators in the world today. Through creativity, hard work and determination, Pons is learning to take charge of her mental illness.

YouTube superstar Lele Pons on how she achieved her American Dream (Part 2)

Lele says her latin roots are the force that drive her to success. And she’s used that success to speak out for others.