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FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know
cancer August 27, 2026

FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know

The new once-daily pill nearly doubled median survival in a major trial. ... more

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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know

Onswik could reduce basal-insulin injections from daily to weekly, but patients still ... 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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FDA Approves Inluriyo-Verzenio Combination for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer FDA Approves Inluriyo-Verzenio Combination for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer
cancer September 23, 2026

FDA Approves Inluriyo-Verzenio Combination for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

The all-oral treatment is approved for certain adults with advanced or metastatic ... 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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Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time? Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?
California September 14, 2026

Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?

A new synthetic opioid has been detected in California, including in a ... 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 Hispanic Uninsured Rate Held Steady. So What Changed? California’s Hispanic Uninsured Rate Held Steady. So What Changed?
California September 16, 2026

California’s Hispanic Uninsured Rate Held Steady. So What Changed?

California’s Hispanic uninsured rate remained relatively stable even as Medicaid coverage declined, ... 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 Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table California Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table
California September 30, 2026

California Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table

California is changing how consumers identify healthier food. But in Los Angeles ... more

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California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide
California September 28, 2026

California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide

  The late-summer COVID wave is losing momentum nationally, but wastewater, hospitalizations and ... 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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