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As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action
California June 9, 2026

As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action

California is facing a growing physician shortage, particularly in underserved regions where ... more

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As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure
Health January 18, 2026

As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure

Early 2026 data raise affordability concerns for millions of Californians For more than ... more

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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health
Health April 29, 2026

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health

A major study links common artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline, raising ... more

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Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis
Climate Change September 2, 2026

Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis

A new Los Angeles County dashboard is giving officials and residents a ... more

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Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much
Health September 2, 2026

Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much

A new Pew Research Center survey finds younger Americans are especially likely ... more

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AI Could Help Immigrant Families Access Healthcare Faster. Experts Warn It Could Also Deepen Inequality AI Could Help Immigrant Families Access Healthcare Faster. Experts Warn It Could Also Deepen Inequality
Health May 26, 2026

AI Could Help Immigrant Families Access Healthcare Faster. Experts Warn It Could Also Deepen Inequality

A major international review says artificial intelligence could improve translation, diagnosis, and ... more

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A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment? A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment?
Health September 1, 2026

A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment?

California’s IMPACT program has spent 25 years helping uninsured and low-income men ... 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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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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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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988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds 988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds
Health April 22, 2026

988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds

988 suicide lifeline youth suicide reduction is showing measurable impact, with new ... more

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738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos? 738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?
California September 9, 2026

738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?

Three Medi-Cal managed-care plans are ending a home-care service in January. The ... more

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4–6 Servings of Whole Grains a Day? What the New Heart-Health Study Actually Means 4–6 Servings of Whole Grains a Day? What the New Heart-Health Study Actually Means
Community & Society September 20, 2026

4–6 Servings of Whole Grains a Day? What the New Heart-Health Study Actually Means

A review of 87 randomized trials found that higher whole-grain intake improved ... 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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