Category: Health
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Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community
Health September 27, 2024

Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community

One of the biggest concerns of community groups is about how the ... more

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Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
Health September 24, 2024

Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test ... more

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CA Birth Center Closures Deepen an Existing Maternity Care Crisis CA Birth Center Closures Deepen an Existing Maternity Care Crisis
Health September 17, 2024

CA Birth Center Closures Deepen an Existing Maternity Care Crisis

Californians have continued to lose access to labor and delivery services. This ... more

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among the Latino Population Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among the Latino Population
Health September 11, 2024

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among the Latino Population

Latinos are one of the fastest growing segments of the United States ... more

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Novel predictor of prediabetes in Latino youth identified in new USC study Novel predictor of prediabetes in Latino youth identified in new USC study
Health September 11, 2024

Novel predictor of prediabetes in Latino youth identified in new USC study

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC ... 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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7 Healthy Hydration hacks to Take Back to School This Year 7 Healthy Hydration hacks to Take Back to School This Year
Education August 12, 2024

7 Healthy Hydration hacks to Take Back to School This Year

Fall is in the air, which can mean only one thing—it’s time ... more

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Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus
Health July 12, 2024

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus

A key mystery behind one of the most common autoimmune diseases may ... more

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US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis
Crime June 25, 2024

US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis

In a landmark announcement, the U.S. surgeon general declared firearm violence a ... more

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FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front
Health June 10, 2024

FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to ... more

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The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question
Health June 7, 2024

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question

Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol ... more

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You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever
Health June 4, 2024

You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever

The human body is built to fight back against weight loss. Smaller ... more

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Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission
Health May 22, 2024

Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission

The border crossing that separates Tijuana in Mexico from San Diego in ... more

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THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house
Health May 20, 2024

THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house

THC-infused drinks are popping up more often in the refrigerator section. And ... more

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How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment
Health May 15, 2024

How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment

Millions of patients rely on insulin. But with new drugs, some have ... more

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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

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Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito
Health May 9, 2024

Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito

In Los Angeles, those who wage war on mosquitoes are adding a ... more

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes? Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Health May 8, 2024

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting ... more

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Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Health May 2, 2024

Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk

Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode of ... more

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Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year
Health May 1, 2024

Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year

Women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, ... more