Category: Health
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MexiCoke: Sweet Nostalgia or Bitter Health Risk? MexiCoke: Sweet Nostalgia or Bitter Health Risk?
Health July 21, 2025

MexiCoke: Sweet Nostalgia or Bitter Health Risk?

Coca-Cola has given millions of Mexicans the "spark of life." Coca-Cola began selling ... 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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Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work
Health September 6, 2023

Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work

Symptoms linked to menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep ... more

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How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected
Health June 29, 2026

How Menopause Can Change a Marriage and What Couples Can Do to Stay Connected

Hormonal changes during menopause can affect mood, sleep, intimacy, and communication, but ... more

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Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic
cancer March 14, 2023

Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is ... more

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Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work
Health July 1, 2026

Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work

A new Medicare pilot program opens access to popular weight-loss medications for ... more

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Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026 Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026
Health December 28, 2025

Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026

Medicare drug price negotiations begin in 2026, lowering costs for seniors as ... more

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Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South
Health January 6, 2026

Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South

  As health insurance premiums surge in California, more Los Angeles residents—including Latino ... more

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Medical tourism: big savings, great risks Medical tourism: big savings, great risks
Health March 9, 2023

Medical tourism: big savings, great risks

The four Americans who were shot at and abducted in Mexico were ... more

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Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt
Health June 1, 2026

Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt

Federal guidance outlines work, education, training, and community service requirements for certain ... more

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New Medicaid Rules Could Disrupt Care for Rare Disease Patients Across California New Medicaid Rules Could Disrupt Care for Rare Disease Patients Across California
Health May 22, 2026

New Medicaid Rules Could Disrupt Care for Rare Disease Patients Across California

New federal Medicaid rules are reshaping access to gene therapies, coverage renewals, ... more

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Medi-Cal Renewal: The Challenge Putting Coverage for Thousands at Risk Medi-Cal Renewal: The Challenge Putting Coverage for Thousands at Risk
Health April 10, 2026

Medi-Cal Renewal: The Challenge Putting Coverage for Thousands at Risk

Medi-Cal renewal California 2026 is becoming a critical issue as new policy ... 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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Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California
Health January 14, 2026

Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming in 2026: Asset Limits Return and Coverage Tightens for Millions in California

What seniors, people with disabilities, and undocumented adults need to know—and do ... more

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Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns for California: Signs, Prevention, and Preparedness Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns for California: Signs, Prevention, and Preparedness
Health February 27, 2025

Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns for California: Signs, Prevention, and Preparedness

The recent measles outbreak in Texas, which has resulted in 124 confirmed ... more

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Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Health March 13, 2025

Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know

  Measles? That’s a disease medical science conquered long ago, right? Not quite right. ... more

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Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center
Health February 5, 2026

Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center

Public health experts warn that weakened surveillance, misinformation, and delayed response are ... more

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Marijuana Use May Reduce Alcohol Intake Marijuana Use May Reduce Alcohol Intake
Health November 20, 2025

Marijuana Use May Reduce Alcohol Intake

  A growing number of people are giving up alcohol in favor of ... more

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María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’ María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’
Health June 30, 2025

María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’

Undocumented Californians have paid nearly $8.5 billion in state and local taxes, ... more

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