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California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates
Health August 17, 2026

California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates

New CDC data show kindergarten vaccination coverage fell nationally while exemptions reached ... more

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Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults, and Latinos Face One of the Fastest Increases Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults, and Latinos Face One of the Fastest Increases
Health May 4, 2026

Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults, and Latinos Face One of the Fastest Increases

new American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer is climbing in adults ... more

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Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families
Health June 4, 2026

Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families

The biggest overhaul of maternity billing in decades could affect insurance costs, ... more

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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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HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know
Health August 18, 2026

HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know

Two peer-support programs have been added to the federal child-welfare prevention framework. ... more

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California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Health July 17, 2026

California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

As temperatures rise across California, health experts warn that dehydration can develop ... more

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As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action
California June 9, 2026

As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action

California is facing a growing physician shortage, particularly in underserved regions where ... more

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The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After. The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.
Health August 7, 2026

The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.

Most pregnancy-related deaths happen after mothers leave the hospital. Here's what California ... 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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Personalized mRNA Melanoma Treatment Hits Phase 3 Goals: What Latino Patients Should Know Personalized mRNA Melanoma Treatment Hits Phase 3 Goals: What Latino Patients Should Know
cancer August 19, 2026

Personalized mRNA Melanoma Treatment Hits Phase 3 Goals: What Latino Patients Should Know

Merck and Moderna say their personalized mRNA therapy helped delay melanoma recurrence ... more

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Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind
Health May 8, 2026

Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind

As stress rises for working families across California, research shows slow breathing ... more

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Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Health May 11, 2026

Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

A new JAMA study found a two-way link between premenstrual disorders and ... more

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Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It
Health June 17, 2026

Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It

Experts say paternal postpartum depression affects millions of fathers worldwide, yet many ... more

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Breakthrough Cancer Treatments are Here But Gaps Remain for Latino Patients Breakthrough Cancer Treatments are Here But Gaps Remain for Latino Patients
Health April 20, 2026

Breakthrough Cancer Treatments are Here But Gaps Remain for Latino Patients

Pancreatic cancer breakthroughs 2026 are extending survival, but low Latino participation in ... 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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