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Your Health Insurance May Cost More in 2027. Here’s Where the Money Goes Your Health Insurance May Cost More in 2027. Here’s Where the Money Goes
Health September 3, 2026

Your Health Insurance May Cost More in 2027. Here’s Where the Money Goes

Employer health costs are projected to rise sharply, while ACA insurers are ... more

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Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important. Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important.
Health August 21, 2026

Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important.

That catchy nickname is based on real science. Here’s what your calf ... more

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Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It
Health June 17, 2026

Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It

Experts say paternal postpartum depression affects millions of fathers worldwide, yet many ... more

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Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance
Finances July 28, 2026

Why Your Paycheck May Shrink Next Year Because of Health Insurance

Employers are facing the biggest healthcare cost increases in 15 years, and ... more

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Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters
Health July 6, 2026

Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters

Even as temperatures climb across Los Angeles this week, many people still ... more

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Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It
Health April 30, 2026

Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It

Emotional outbursts, road rage, and chronic frustration are increasingly being tied to ... more

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Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health
Health April 24, 2026

Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health

Gen Z digital detox trend is cutting screen time to reduce anxiety ... more

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Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier
Health August 1, 2026

Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier

New research suggests that improving mental health screening in Spanish could help ... more

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Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science
Health July 9, 2026

Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science

Research shows that extreme heat can increase stress, worsen anxiety and depression, ... more

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WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know
Health July 23, 2026

WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know

New global guidelines highlight exercise, healthy eating, chronic disease management, cleaner air ... more

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When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem
Health October 5, 2026

When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem

A new USC study found emergency-room visits by foreign-born patients fell more ... more

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What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy
Health August 11, 2026

What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy

The FDA is proposing mandatory reporting for ingredients companies classify as “generally ... more

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West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now
California September 22, 2026

West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now

Los Angeles County has reported 100 West Nile virus infections and five ... more

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US Revamps Food Pyramid Under ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Push US Revamps Food Pyramid Under ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Push
Health January 12, 2026

US Revamps Food Pyramid Under ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Push

  Backed by the MAHA movement, the updated guidelines elevate protein and whole ... more

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UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact
Health September 5, 2026

UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact

A one-year transition agreement protects some existing patients, but the UCLA–Health Care ... more

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U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge
Health January 30, 2026

U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge

New data show U.S. life expectancy rebounding after COVID-19, with Latino Americans ... more

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Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency
Health January 15, 2026

Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency

The framework calls on Congress to lower prescription costs, redirect insurance subsidies, ... more

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Trump Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear Trump Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear
Health April 18, 2026

Trump Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear

The psychedelic drug research executive order aims to fast-track therapies for PTSD ... more

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Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know
Health August 10, 2026

Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know

The White House is calling for fewer routine childhood immunizations and separate ... more

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