Category: Health
430
Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year
Health December 13, 2024

Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year

Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state ... more

313
FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems
Health March 5, 2025

FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems

Diabetic macular edema (DME) affects about 750,000 people in the United States ... more

468
Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life
Health April 30, 2025

Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life

Protecting babies through maternal immunization can prevent lifelong illness, hospitalization, and even ... more

355
Salmon vs. Tuna- Which Is Healthier and Best for Weight Loss? Salmon vs. Tuna- Which Is Healthier and Best for Weight Loss?
Health October 26, 2025

Salmon vs. Tuna- Which Is Healthier and Best for Weight Loss?

Discover the nutritional benefits, protein power, and heart-healthy fats of salmon and ... more

638
US seeks more efficiency in national organ transplant system US seeks more efficiency in national organ transplant system
Health March 23, 2023

US seeks more efficiency in national organ transplant system

The Biden administration is planning a major revamp of the nation's organ ... more

615
Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer
cancer October 20, 2023

Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer

The US FDA has proposed to ban formaldehyde in hair smoothing and ... more

559
About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says
Health April 10, 2024

About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says

Thousands of women between ages 50 and 74 are not receiving life-saving ... more

462
New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients
Health September 27, 2024

New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients

Prices for prescription pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed, disproportionately making them harder for ... more

651
These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth
Health January 6, 2025

These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth

Many people like eating popcorn. Sitting down to watch a movie, a ... more

432
US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives
Health March 25, 2025

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives

US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections ... more

608
Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick
Health May 15, 2025

Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick

President Donald Trump's new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent ... more

908
How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities
Health July 28, 2025

How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities

Despite President Donald Trump’s team claiming otherwise, experts say his One Big ... more

119
A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children
Health November 26, 2025

A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children

A group of digital activists is set to deliver a message to ... more

1,253
ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California
Health June 29, 2022

ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California

  1850 Crimes and Punishments Act Prohibits abortion except when necessary to save a ... more

542
The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk
Health July 5, 2023

The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk

Walking, at any intensity, is good for you. A slow, steady pace ... more

606
Why do we hide our illnesses? Why do we hide our illnesses?
Health January 12, 2024

Why do we hide our illnesses?

Why do we hide our illnesses? Mental health experts who work with ... more

493
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

668
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

543
Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it
Health January 31, 2025

Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it

Health is a human right. Everyone is entitled to it, regaradless of ... more