Autism is four times more common in boys than girls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but that number may not portray the whole truth. Some studies have shown that part of this seeming gender gap results from the fact that autism is often undiagnosed in girls.

Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas on September 1 as a category five storm, the second-strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. The storm devastated the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. It produced a still-rising death toll of 50, and more than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for on the islands.

On Friday, September 20, the Global Climate Strike took place in 137 countries and over 5000 locations around the world, making it the largest mobilization for climate change in history, according to 350.org, an international movement to end dependence on fossil fuels.

What does it mean to “look Latino?” And who gets to decide? As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the New York City Commission on Human Rights held a panel discussion yesterday to address the issues of colorism and discrimination within the Latinx community. Featuring Afro-Latinx speakers, the event was moderated by Brea Frank, host of Univision’s “La Gozadera.”

Home to 1.76 million Jews, New York is the epicenter of Jewish life in the United States. As families around the world gathered earlier this week to celebrate Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – The Workmen’s Circle, a social justice organization focused on a progressive Jewish identity, held a celebration of a different type.

Miami is one of only a handful of major U.S. cities with a majority-Latino population. It’s 69 percent of the population here, according to U.S. Census. The city also boasts an abundance of Spanish-language content produced by TV stations such as Telemundo and Univision. This is a culturally unique corner of the country, a place many describe as the “Miami bubble.” Latinos who leave the city often discover they are misrepresented or underrepresented in mainstream media.

Graduating from college is the end of a cycle for many, but for University of Florida alumni, it means joining a community. The Gotham Gator Club, the New York City and tri-state region chapter of UF’s alumni association, gets together to watch Gators’ football games, give back to the community and reconnect with fellow Gators in the greater New York area.

As the vaping trend continues to grow, so do reports of related illnesses. E-cigarettes were an $11.5 billion industry in 2018, and the sector is projected to become more profitable even as some states move to ban flavors such as mint and mango that critics say target young people and get them hooked on nicotine.

On an abandoned park site in New York City, two homeless men had begun building a home. By the time the city sent a crew to clear out the encampment, flooring and insulation were being installed. The situation reflects the lack of affordable housing, not only in New York but across the United States.

Amid the ongoing controversy over funding for women’s reproductive services, one New Yorker has decided to take matters into her own hands. Actor and sex educator Ashil Lee, 25, organized Script Tease, a night of short plays focused on sexual education that raised money for Planned Parenthood.

Tired of being rejected by employers claiming to be veteran-friendly, Army veteran Rishi Soneja decided to take matters into his own hands. After earning a degree in nutrition and food studies, he started his own mobile pizza catering business last year and is working on launching Food Hub Market, a platform that connects consumers to local food producers.

The environmental impact of the fast-fashion industry is a concern for many consumers. While it is difficult to pinpoint the industry’s level of sustainability, it’s clear that over half of the clothing is discarded within a year of production, creating greenhouse gas emissions and using an outsized proportion of chemical compounds. Many companies are taking notice of consumer awareness and, perhaps, taking advantage of it.