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FDA Approves New Over-the-Counter Tylenol With Naproxen for 12-Hour Pain Relief FDA Approves New Over-the-Counter Tylenol With Naproxen for 12-Hour Pain Relief
Health July 25, 2026

FDA Approves New Over-the-Counter Tylenol With Naproxen for 12-Hour Pain Relief

The first nonprescription combination of acetaminophen and naproxen gives consumers a new ... more

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Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated
Health July 31, 2026

Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated

Energy drinks, alcohol, sugary sodas and salty foods may increase your body's ... more

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Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows
Health August 16, 2026

Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows

New research is reviving interest in digoxin, an inexpensive and decades-old heart ... more

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How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself
Health March 8, 2026

How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself

The "spring forward" shift of Daylight Saving Time disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing ... 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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Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening
Health January 28, 2026

Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening

American Cancer Society data shows early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing while Latino ... more

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$5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles $5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles
Health Cover Story March 16, 2026

$5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles

Clínica Romero’s new Behavioral Health Center, funded by a $5 million state ... more

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Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California
Health April 26, 2026

Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California

Chili peppers health benefits and longevity are gaining attention as studies link ... more

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Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care
Health Cover Story June 26, 2026

Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care

As federal subsidies expire, more California families are facing higher premiums or ... more

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Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks
Health January 13, 2026

Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks

Cancer survival rates are improving nationwide, but preventable gaps in screening 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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Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk
Health January 22, 2026

Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk

Record infections, rising congenital cases, and a penicillin shortage expose deep gaps ... more

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California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop
Health January 11, 2026

California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop

California pediatric flu hospitalizations reach rare seasonal highs, raising concerns for families ... more

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California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families
Health August 16, 2026

California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families

A toxic agricultural weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other health concerns ... more

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Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know
Health July 22, 2026

Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know

California's Medi-Cal program remains active after the federal government delayed $867 million ... more

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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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New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families
Health January 19, 2026

New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families

Senate Bill 729 requires many health plans to cover infertility care, ... 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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California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak
Health July 11, 2026

California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak

Most California cases are linked to international travel, but health officials are ... more

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