Category: Health
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Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood
Health March 8, 2023

Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood

Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the United States population, yet ... more

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Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s
Health October 6, 2023

Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. According to the Centers ... more

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Tuberculosis cases on the rise Tuberculosis cases on the rise
Health March 26, 2024

Tuberculosis cases on the rise

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents that tuberculosis ... more

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
Health August 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere ... more

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Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California
Health December 27, 2024

Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California

The first open enrollment deadline for Covered California, the California health insurance ... more

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How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks
Health March 13, 2025

How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks

Alcohol and personal health have been in the news lately amid a ... more

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know
Health May 6, 2025

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know

Cases of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes double across the U.S., with Los Angeles ... more

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How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health
Health July 19, 2025

How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health

Your bathroom routine could reveal hidden risks of dementia, inflammation, and chronic ... more

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Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly
Health November 19, 2025

Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly

Americans are going into 2026 more anxious about health care costs than ... more

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Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk
Health January 19, 2026

Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk

Doctors point to hormones, pregnancy, and biology—not lifestyle myths Gallstones are one of ... more

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Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated
California March 16, 2026

Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated

Southern California faces record triple-digit temperatures in March 2026. Residents are urged ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It
Health August 31, 2026

The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It

Forced work to support the family. Grief and disruption from a parent's ... 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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Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID
COVID December 19, 2022

Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County who contract COVID-19 are more ... more

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5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving 5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving
Family June 10, 2023

5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving

You know why exercise is important for your family: It can lower ... more

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5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins 5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins
Health January 4, 2024

5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins

As Americans hang fresh calendars and debut New Year's resolutions, some will ... more

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