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Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks
cancer March 28, 2025

Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks

High consumption of sodas and energy drinks may be fueling a rise ... more

3 mins read
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Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions
Health February 28, 2025

Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions

The proverb "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the ... more

5 mins read
Parriva
539
Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure
Health April 25, 2024

Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure

For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a ... more

2 mins read
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Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque
Health February 25, 2026

Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque

New research highlights sex-specific cardiovascular risks and underscores the urgent need for ... more

3 mins read
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1,118
Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year
cancer October 5, 2023

Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women ... more

2 mins read
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Landmark HPV Study Finds Cervical Cancer Deaths Near Zero in Vaccinated Young Women. Why Latina Families Should Pay Attention Landmark HPV Study Finds Cervical Cancer Deaths Near Zero in Vaccinated Young Women. Why Latina Families Should Pay Attention
Health June 20, 2026

Landmark HPV Study Finds Cervical Cancer Deaths Near Zero in Vaccinated Young Women. Why Latina Families Should Pay Attention

A major study found no cervical cancer deaths among vaccinated women ages ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
744
LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods
Health April 29, 2024

LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a new tool ... more

2 mins read
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LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions
Health February 15, 2026

LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions

Vaccination, STI and TB services will shift to six remaining sites and ... more

3 mins read
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Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth
Health October 29, 2024

Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth

According to the CDC, babies of mothers who do not get prenatal ... more

3 mins read
Francisco Castro
940
Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status
California September 18, 2025

Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status

Unauthorized non-citizens (also called “undocumented immigrants”) may or may not be eligible ... more

2 mins read
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Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare
Health Cover Story January 26, 2026

Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare

As staffing shortages fuel walkouts across California and Hawaii, patients face delays, ... more

3 mins read
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January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19 January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19
Health January 8, 2024

January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19

January and February are expected to be the worst for flu, RSV ... more

2 mins read
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Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives
Health October 16, 2024

Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives

Growing up in Winchester, Virginia,  used to do the rounds with her ... more

5 mins read
Francisco Castro
874
It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage
Health November 8, 2024

It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage

Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, ... more

5 mins read
Francisco Castro
887
Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths
Health April 12, 2025

Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths

From tennis balls to jaw devices, discover what science actually says about ... more

3 mins read
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1,419
Is Pumpkin Good for You? Is Pumpkin Good for You?
Health October 29, 2023

Is Pumpkin Good for You?

Is pumpkin good for you? Pumpkins are more than a seasonal decoration ... more

2 mins read
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1,146
Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

4 mins read
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1,302
Is coffee nutritious or harmful? Is coffee nutritious or harmful?
Health November 3, 2023

Is coffee nutritious or harmful?

For many people, enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee first thing ... more

1 min read
Reynaldo Mena
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Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up
Health November 1, 2024

Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up

Average healthy babies will triple their weight by the first birthday. In ... more

7 mins read
Francisco Castro
207
Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California
Health Cover Story April 7, 2026

Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California

insulin cost cap study Medicare reveals lower drug costs and better diabetes ... more

3 mins read
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The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win
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As Robotaxis Spread Across Los Angeles, Some Latino Communities Ask: When Will It Be Our Turn?

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