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Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California
Health January 14, 2026

Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California

What seniors, people with disabilities, and undocumented adults need to know—and do ... more

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Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now
Health May 17, 2026

Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now

Renewal delays and paperwork problems are disrupting healthcare access across California, but ... 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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Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial  Offers Hope Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial  Offers Hope
Health May 31, 2026

Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial Offers Hope

A major international study found that adding apalutamide to hormone therapy before ... more

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Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening? Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?
Health July 13, 2026

Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?

Scientists have spent years identifying what helps prevent childhood obesity, from breastfeeding ... 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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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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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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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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How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities
Health September 21, 2026

How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, and Latino communities face ... 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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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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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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Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story. Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.
California September 29, 2026

Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.

A new American Heart Association scientific statement says cardiovascular disease became the ... more

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