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How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected
Health June 29, 2026

How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected

Hormonal changes during menopause can affect mood, sleep, intimacy, and communication, but ... more

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Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure
Climate Change June 30, 2026

Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure

A UCLA-led initiative is turning trusted community health workers into Heat Ambassadors, ... more

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New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire
Cover Story July 1, 2026

New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire

Clínica Romero's new Mobile Health Clinic will begin serving residents, workers, and ... more

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Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work
Health July 1, 2026

Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work

A new Medicare pilot program opens access to popular weight-loss medications for ... more

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A 5-Minute Walk Every Hour Could Be One of the Simplest Ways to Boost Your Health, Study Finds A 5-Minute Walk Every Hour Could Be One of the Simplest Ways to Boost Your Health, Study Finds
Health July 2, 2026

A 5-Minute Walk Every Hour Could Be One of the Simplest Ways to Boost Your Health, Study Finds

New research suggests that short hourly walks reduce fatigue, improve mood, and ... more

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$46B ‘smart wall’ pushes ahead on U.S.-Mexico border $46B ‘smart wall’ pushes ahead on U.S.-Mexico border
Immigration July 2, 2026

$46B ‘smart wall’ pushes ahead on U.S.-Mexico border

Billions of dollars are funding a new generation of border barriers, surveillance ... more

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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

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More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know
Health July 3, 2026

More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know

New research shows that many teenagers are seeking emotional support from AI ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents
LA July 6, 2026

Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents

California law allows authorities to issue steep fines, impound vehicles, suspend driver's ... more

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Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters
Health July 6, 2026

Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters

Even as temperatures climb across Los Angeles this week, many people still ... more

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California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges
California July 7, 2026

California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges

As California’s agricultural economy grows, farmworkers face rising risks from extreme heat, ... more

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Thousands of Autistic Students Are Going to College. Why Are Latino Students Still Missing From the Data? Thousands of Autistic Students Are Going to College. Why Are Latino Students Still Missing From the Data?
Cover Story July 7, 2026

Thousands of Autistic Students Are Going to College. Why Are Latino Students Still Missing From the Data?

A groundbreaking national study estimates as many as 286,000 autistic students are ... more

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New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45% New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%
cancer July 8, 2026

New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%

A major JAMA Oncology study links diets heavy in ultra-processed foods to ... more

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New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students
Education July 8, 2026

New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis warns that federal ... more

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Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science
Health July 9, 2026

Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science

Research shows that extreme heat can increase stress, worsen anxiety and depression, ... more

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