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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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