Category: Health
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Tuberculosis cases on the rise Tuberculosis cases on the rise
Health March 26, 2024

Tuberculosis cases on the rise

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents that tuberculosis ... 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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How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks
Health March 13, 2025

How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks

Alcohol and personal health have been in the news lately amid a ... more

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know
Health May 6, 2025

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in California: What You Need to Know

Cases of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes double across the U.S., with Los Angeles ... more

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How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health
Health July 19, 2025

How Often Should You Poop? New Study Links Bowel Habits to Brain and Kidney Health

Your bathroom routine could reveal hidden risks of dementia, inflammation, and chronic ... more

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Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly
Health November 19, 2025

Survey: Nearly Half Worried About 2026 Health-Care Costs; California Rated Poorly

Americans are going into 2026 more anxious about health care costs than ... more

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Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk
Health January 19, 2026

Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk

Doctors point to hormones, pregnancy, and biology—not lifestyle myths Gallstones are one of ... more

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Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated
California March 16, 2026

Southern California Faces Historic March Heatwave: Stay Safe and Hydrated

Southern California faces record triple-digit temperatures in March 2026. Residents are urged ... more

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738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos? 738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?
California September 9, 2026

738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?

Three Medi-Cal managed-care plans are ending a home-care service in January. The ... more

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Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID
COVID December 19, 2022

Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County who contract COVID-19 are more ... more

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5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins 5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins
Health January 4, 2024

5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins

As Americans hang fresh calendars and debut New Year's resolutions, some will ... more

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Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy
Health April 19, 2024

Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy

An increasing number of women are reporting unplanned pregnancies — even among ... more

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The Stress-Diet Connection: 10 Foods That Naturally Calm Anxiety The Stress-Diet Connection: 10 Foods That Naturally Calm Anxiety
Health April 1, 2025

The Stress-Diet Connection: 10 Foods That Naturally Calm Anxiety

Discover how simple dietary changes can soothe your nerves and restore balance. Stress, ... more

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Good-Bye Reading Glasses! FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops Good-Bye Reading Glasses! FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops
Health August 28, 2025

Good-Bye Reading Glasses! FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops

Lenz Therapeutics’ Vizz eye drops improve near vision for up to 10 ... more

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Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026 Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026
Health December 28, 2025

Why Health Care Will Cost More for Some—and Less for Others—in 2026

Medicare drug price negotiations begin in 2026, lowering costs for seniors as ... more

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Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign
Health February 4, 2026

Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign

  Dermatologists say what looks alarming in the drain is often biology at ... more

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Poor Sleep in Young Adults May Be the First Warning Sign of Diabetes Risk Poor Sleep in Young Adults May Be the First Warning Sign of Diabetes Risk
Health April 9, 2026

Poor Sleep in Young Adults May Be the First Warning Sign of Diabetes Risk

sleep problems depression diabetes risk young adults is emerging as a critical ... more

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Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge
Health January 30, 2024

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge, reaching ... 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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