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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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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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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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Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame
Health May 15, 2026

Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame

Intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, and intense fear after childbirth may signal postpartum ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available
Health February 5, 2026

California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available

For the first time in U.S. history, a state is directly selling ... 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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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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