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Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds
cancer June 24, 2026

Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds

While cancer survival continues to improve nationwide, researchers warn that Hispanic Americans ... more

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Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque
Health February 25, 2026

Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque

New research highlights sex-specific cardiovascular risks and underscores the urgent need for ... more

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Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak
Health August 20, 2026

Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak

Federal officials say consumers do not need to avoid lettuce generally, while ... more

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Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California
Health Cover Story April 7, 2026

Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California

insulin cost cap study Medicare reveals lower drug costs and better diabetes ... 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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What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy
Health August 11, 2026

What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy

The FDA is proposing mandatory reporting for ingredients companies classify as “generally ... 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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Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare
Health Cover Story January 26, 2026

Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare

As staffing shortages fuel walkouts across California and Hawaii, patients face delays, ... more

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Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance
Finances July 28, 2026

Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance

Employers are facing the biggest healthcare cost increases in 15 years, and ... more

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A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes
Health February 12, 2026

A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes

As federal health dollars disappear, L.A. County’s proposed tax hike may determine ... more

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A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
Health February 3, 2026

A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro become common in American homes, ... more

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How to Manage GLP-1 Side Effects Safely, According to Doctors and Clinical Research How to Manage GLP-1 Side Effects Safely, According to Doctors and Clinical Research
Health Cover Story May 19, 2026

How to Manage GLP-1 Side Effects Safely, According to Doctors and Clinical Research

Nausea, constipation, fatigue, and stomach problems are common with GLP-1 medications like ... more

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A New DNA Test Could Predict Obesity Decades Early A New DNA Test Could Predict Obesity Decades Early
Health March 24, 2026

A New DNA Test Could Predict Obesity Decades Early

genetic test predicts obesity risk years before symptoms appear, offering a major ... more

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Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health
Health April 24, 2026

Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health

Gen Z digital detox trend is cutting screen time to reduce anxiety ... more

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How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage
Health Cover Story April 5, 2026

How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage

foreign doctors visa freeze US is straining an already fragile healthcare system, ... more

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