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Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it
Health March 8, 2023

Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it

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

1 min read
Parriva Newsroom
1,393
Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors
Health December 18, 2024

Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors

Becoming a doctor requires dedication, hard work, and resilience. On the way ... more

6 mins read
Francisco Castro
1,177
Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women
cancer October 14, 2023

Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women

Over the last several decades, the rates of new cases of lung ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
533
Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now
Health May 17, 2026

Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now

Renewal delays and paperwork problems are disrupting healthcare access across California, but ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
356
Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
232
How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities
Health September 21, 2026

How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, and Latino communities face ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
234
LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief? LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?
Health August 27, 2026

LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?

Overdose deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year, ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return
COVID December 3, 2022

COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return

Los Angeles County may soon reimpose indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,111
Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease
Health October 4, 2023

Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease

Loneliness has many consequences in people’s lives. Numerous studies have shown that ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,038
Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up” Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”
Community October 6, 2023

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

  "Are you going to give up? That's not what you taught us. ... more

11 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Health May 9, 2024

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also ... more

1 min read
Parriva Newsroom
821
Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders
Health March 24, 2023

Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders

There is an increasing trend in cases against eating disorders, and legislators ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
892
New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early
Health March 14, 2026

New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early

Updated recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
327
Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families
Culture May 18, 2026

Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families

New research shows laughter lowers stress hormones, strengthens social bonds, and may ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
280
Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize
Health June 15, 2026

Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize

Latinos develop skin cancer less often than White Americans, but they are ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
572
Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care
Health January 21, 2026

Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care

New American Heart Association data reveals persistent heart attack risks and unequal ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
228
Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information? Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information?
Health August 17, 2026

Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information?

Social media has become an important source of health information for Hispanic ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
888
Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection
Health February 7, 2023

Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection

Preventable bloodstream infections related to kidney failure treatment are more common in ... more

1 min read
Parriva Newsroom
229
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

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
1,187
Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done? Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?
Health December 20, 2024

Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?

The Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth ... more

3 mins read
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Would You Stay at His Airbnb? Joe Gebbia Just Put $8 Million Behind California’s Voter ID Campaign.
About 25 a Day: How ICE from the Los Angeles Region Added Up
Kudos for the Skid Row Raid. Now, Where Is the Mobilization for Those Seeking Help?

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