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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

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Sound the alarms about the danger of deaths during maternity in the US Sound the alarms about the danger of deaths during maternity in the US
Health November 29, 2022

Sound the alarms about the danger of deaths during maternity in the US

As global maternal mortality declines, the U.S. is the only developed country ... more

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Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them
Health July 20, 2023

Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them

There are few constants within the world of weight loss, but one ... more

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California eases COVID-19 protocols, mild cases no longer warrant isolation California eases COVID-19 protocols, mild cases no longer warrant isolation
Health January 24, 2024

California eases COVID-19 protocols, mild cases no longer warrant isolation

California, the state that once enacted some of the strictest COVID-19 protocols, ... 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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60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine 60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Health November 20, 2024

60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

Six-in-ten Americans say they will probably not get an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 ... more

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Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health
Health February 21, 2025

Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health

Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a ... more

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Heavy Drinkers Face Double Brain Risk and Die Over a Decade Earlier Heavy Drinkers Face Double Brain Risk and Die Over a Decade Earlier
Health April 19, 2025

Heavy Drinkers Face Double Brain Risk and Die Over a Decade Earlier

 Researchers find strong links between alcohol abuse and brain injury, premature death, ... more

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Mitochondrial Health is the Hidden Key to Preventing Mental and Physical Illness Mitochondrial Health is the Hidden Key to Preventing Mental and Physical Illness
Health June 24, 2025

Mitochondrial Health is the Hidden Key to Preventing Mental and Physical Illness

Harvard and Stanford experts reveal how optimizing your cell powerhouses through diet, ... more

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Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds
Health January 9, 2026

Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds

Clinical trial links plant-rich nutrition and probiotics to lower PSA progression and ... more

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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder
Health February 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder

SAMHSA’s 2024 national survey reveals overlapping alcohol, drug, marijuana, and opioid disorders ... more

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A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people
Health March 7, 2023

A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people

Hispanic Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH, ... more

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As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity
Health March 26, 2024

As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity

Obesity affects roughly 42% of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for ... 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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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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Hepatitis A outbreak declared in Los Angeles County. Here’s what you need to know Hepatitis A outbreak declared in Los Angeles County. Here’s what you need to know
Health May 7, 2025

Hepatitis A outbreak declared in Los Angeles County. Here’s what you need to know

Public health officials have declared a Hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles ... more

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What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science
Health July 15, 2025

What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science

Bread is a staple in many households, often enjoyed daily as part ... more

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As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure
Health January 18, 2026

As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure

Early 2026 data raise affordability concerns for millions of Californians For more than ... more

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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

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Artificial Sweeteners get More Bad PR Artificial Sweeteners get More Bad PR
Health May 24, 2023

Artificial Sweeteners get More Bad PR

The World Health Organization isn't sweet on non-sugar sweeteners, the agency announced. ... more

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